Second express entry draw in a month
1,000 invitations were sent out in a category-based selection draw for individuals with professional expertise in trade occupations in the most recent Second Express Entry draw, which took place on December 19, 2023. A minimum CRS score of 425 was necessary for invited candidates to be evaluated for an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
Rare Occurrence of Category-Based Draws
The IRCC held a category-based draw specifically for candidates in the Trade Occupations category just twice. This kind of Second express entry draw was done previously on August 03, 2023.
Second Express Entry draw #276
Type of draw: Trade Occupations (2023-1)
Number of invitations issued: 1,000*
Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,000 or above
The round’s date and time: December 19, 2023 at 14:44:00 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 425
Tie-breaking rule: November 04, 2023 at 11:16:58 UTC
If many candidates have the lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the time and date on which their Second express entry draw profiles were submitted.
*Invitations to apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program may be extended following this round of interviews.
Qualification for Trade Occupations
To be qualified for the Trade Occupations category, you have to:
Have a minimum of six months of full-time, uninterrupted work experience in a trade occupation that falls within the Trade Occupations category, either in Canada or overseas, during the last three years.
Meet every prerequisite listed in the round’s instructions.
List of Trade-Eligible Occupations (2023-1) Draws Based on Categories
Skilled trades occupations in Canada require specialized knowledge, technical skills, and manual dexterity. Here is a list of eligible professionals and their NOC under the Trades occupation (2023-1) Second Express Entry draw category:
| Occupations | 2021 NOC Code | 2021 TEER Category |
|---|---|---|
| Residential and commercial installers and servicers | 73200 | 3 |
| Elevator constructors and mechanics | 72406 | 2 |
| Machine fitters | 72405 | 2 |
| Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics | 72402 | 2 |
| Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics | 72400 | 2 |
| Carpenters | 72310 | 2 |
| Plumbers | 72300 | 2 |
| Electricians (except industrial and power system) | 72200 | 2 |
| Welders and related machine operators | 72106 | 2 |
| Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | 72014 | 2 |
There are many benefits to working in a skilled trade in Canada, including high salaries, good job security, opportunities for advancement, and challenging and rewarding work.
To learn more about the opportunities that exist in skilled trades careers in Canada, we encourage you to contact our immigration counselors.
Assessment Criteria
You may want to think about the following assessment criteria in order to optimize your chances of being eligible for ITA.
1. Skills: Increase your CRS points by obtaining relevant education, training, or skills.
2. Language Proficiency: It is essential to be proficient in either French or English.
3. Work Experience: You can gain points if you have relevant job experience in a skilled trade.
4. Provincial Nomination: Candidates who have already been nominated by a province are awarded extra CRS points.
5. Age: Younger candidates receive more points
6. Arranged Employment: You can gain additional CRS points if you have a legitimate employment offer from a Canadian company.
