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Canada lists 10 job categories eligible for Express Entry
Canada has announced 10 categories of workers eligible for targeted category-based selection under its 2026 Express Entry system.
Key takeaways
- Canada has listed 10 categories of workers eligible for targeted selection under its 2026 Express Entry system.
- Candidates must first qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Canadian Experience Class before entering the Express Entry pool.
- Meeting a category requirement does not automatically result in an invitation, as candidates are still ranked by their CRS scores.
- IRCC requires at least 12 months of qualifying work experience in an eligible occupation during the previous three years for the healthcare and social services category.
- Candidates who receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence have 60 days to submit their application.
Canada has announced 10 categories of workers eligible for targeted category-based selection under its 2026 Express Entry system. The designated categories include French-language proficiency, healthcare and social services, STEM, skilled trades, education, transport, and skilled military recruits, alongside physicians, senior managers, and researchers who possess Canadian work experience. To be considered, candidates must first qualify for one of three core Express Entry programs before being ranked by their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. Invited candidates have 60 days to submit their permanent residency applications.
The categories establish targeted pathways to address identified economic and labor-market needs across Canada.
By the numbers
- 10
- Job categories eligible for targeted Express Entry selection
- 12 months
- Minimum qualifying work experience required for healthcare category
- 3 years
- Timeframe within which healthcare work experience must be gained
- 60 days
- Timeframe to submit permanent residence application after invitation
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