Canada has sent hundreds of invitations to transportation workers
Special selection for different specialists – from air traffic controllers to carriage drivers.
On December 20, the second ever Express Entry drawing was held especially for transportation workers. A total of 670 invitations were sent out.
This selection was first held on September 20, and the passing score has remained unchanged since then. Successful applicants had to score 435 points or more in the Comprehensive Ranking System. Points are awarded for parameters such as age, work experience, language skills, education, availability of a job offer in Canada, ability to adapt to the country, and so on.
In order to qualify for the selection process for transport sector workers, one must have one of the ten eligible occupations — the full list can be viewed here. In addition to relevant qualifications, you must have at least 6 months of relevant experience in the last 3 years.
In addition to targeted selections for workers in high-demand occupations, Express Entry also has general draws for the three federal immigration programs:
The last general selection so far took place December 18.
Express Entry is one of the fastest ways to immigrate to Canada. Contact us for help with assessing your chances of obtaining a permanent residence permit, finding the right immigration program and applying.
We will continue to monitor the history of Express Entry giveaways to keep you up to date on the number of invitations issued and passing scores.
