{"id":319,"date":"2025-05-17T17:48:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T17:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coderbeans.com\/onkar-immigration\/canada-proposes-new-express-entry-categories-for-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-05-17T18:01:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T18:01:32","slug":"canada-proposes-new-express-entry-categories-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coderbeans.com\/onkar-immigration\/canada-proposes-new-express-entry-categories-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Proposes New Express Entry Categories for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">IRCC opened public consultations from 27th June 2024 to 28th July 2024 to discuss the new Express Entry categories. They also reviewed the existing categories and set new priorities for the selection of candidates through the Express Entry (EE) system. Let&rsquo;s take an in-depth look at the Express Entry public consultation and the new categories they might introduce for the draws in 2025. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:16pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><a name=\"_t1a7opt3b4r9\"><\/a>What is the Express Entry System?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Introduced in 2015 by the Canadian Government, the Express Entry system is an online application management system for immigrants to submit their permanent residence applications.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Potential candidates should be first eligible for any one of the federal economic immigration programs:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">The Federal Skilled Worker Program<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">The Federal Skilled Trades Program<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">The Canadian Experience Class<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Eligible candidates can create an online profile in the EE system. The profile consists of information about their work experience, skills, education, language ability, etc. The IRCC scores each profile based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidate gets an invitation to apply for permanent residence through regular draws, usually every two weeks. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Candidates who received the invitations have 60 days to submit a complete application for PR. The Canadian Government reviews the applications and sends a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) to the eligible candidates. The entire process takes around six months or less. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:21px; margin-bottom:5px\"><span style=\"font-size:14pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#434343\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><a name=\"_xfixvzjp16na\"><\/a>What about the Express Entry Category-Based Selection System?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Introduced in 2023, the category-based selection system is the process through which Canada targets specific groups of candidates who can help bridge the country&rsquo;s labour market and economic gaps. The categories could be occupations, language proficiency, work experience, skills and other criteria. These category-based selections form an integral part of the broader Express Entry framework.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">CLB level 7 proficiency in the French language<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Or, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">At least 6 months of work experience in the below-mentioned occupations:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Transportation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Healthcare<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Agriculture and agri-food<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">STEM<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Trade<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">&nbsp;No changes were made to these categories in 2024.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">IRCC, however, opened public consultations between 27th June and 28th July to review these categories and introduce a new one for 2025 Express Entry draws. Feedback from partners and stakeholders will decide the fate of the existing and new Express Entry categories. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:16pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><a name=\"_wu6c285f7m98\"><\/a>What are the Express Entry Priorities set by IRCC for 2025?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">The new Express Entry categories 2025 are to determined on the basis of three priorities set by IRCC:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:21px; margin-bottom:5px\"><span style=\"font-size:14pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#434343\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><a name=\"_y4r4ps77iq2l\"><\/a>(1st Priority) Structural Labour Shortages<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">IRCC wants to address the labour shortages in the existing occupation-based categories in 2025. Doing so will help Canada offer health services to its citizens and their families and improve the country&rsquo;s housing supply. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">They are collecting real-time evidence from stakeholders and partners to understand the urgency of each category. This will help them decide whether to discontinue any of the occupation-based categories in 2025. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">IRCC is also deciding on who to send the invites for the occupation-based categories in 2025. It can be the temporary residents who are living in Canada already or new skilled workers from outside. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><b>Check out the surveys done under this priority<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Rating all occupation-based categories based on the following:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Great need<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Average need<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Little need<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">No need at the time<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Not sure\/don&rsquo;t know<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">2 reasons why IRCC should focus on temporary residents to address the labour shortages<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Time taken to integrate them into the Canadian labour market<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Time taken to recognize international education and experience<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Work experience or education in Canada<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Acknowledging the contributions made by the ones already living in Canada<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Pressures related to population growth that impact Canadian communities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Others. Please specify. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">2 reasons why IRCC should focus on hiring new skilled workers from outside to address the labour shortages<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">New skilled workers boost the country&rsquo;s economy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Temporary residents who are currently living in Canada will get access to multiple immigration pathways <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Grant them PR on the basis of their Canadian experience and education<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Qualified residents in Canada already meet the needs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Others. Please specify. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top:19px; margin-bottom:5px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#666666\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><a name=\"_85ey54dql8bs\"><\/a>The possible introduction of a new education-based category in 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">IRCC is most likely to introduce a new category for education. It would depend on the following factors:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">The severity of labour shortages in this particular sector<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">How does permanent economic immigration impact the above?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><b>Here are the occupations IRCC may include as a new category of education:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Instructors for people with disabilities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Kingergarten teachers<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Elementary school teachers<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Secondary school teachers<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Early childhood assistants and educators<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Secondary and elementary school teacher assistants<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Educational counsellors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">The surveys also discuss if any other occupations need to be added to the above list. It is yet to be decided the criteria for the selection of candidates in this category. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top:19px; margin-bottom:5px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#666666\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><a name=\"_bx7ct528z9w6\"><\/a>(2nd Priority) Francophone Immigration<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Francophone immigration helps meet the labour needs of bilingual and French-speaking workers in Canada. IRCC plans to target 6%, 7% and 8% of French-speaking permanent residents in 2024, 2025 and 2026 respectively. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top:19px; margin-bottom:5px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#666666\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><a name=\"_m1xrt6sgxcn4\"><\/a>(3rd Priority) Current labour needs in crucial industries<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">IRCC is going to focus on emerging labour needs throughout Canada and introduce new occupational categories accordingly. Here are some of the potential occupational categories you can expect in 2025:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Applied sciences such as biomanufacturing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">New technologies such as eco-friendly technology<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">Natural resources such as the production of electric vehicle battery<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\">IRCC is yet to decide if they want temporary residents already living in Canada or new skilled workers from outside for this priority. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:16pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><a name=\"_285oimd2h5d2\"><\/a>Stay Informed with your Immigration Consultant<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size:11.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif\">The proposed new Express Entry categories for 2025 reflect the proactive approach to address Canada&rsquo;s economic and labour market needs. This forward-thinking approach underscores Canada&rsquo;s dedication to maintaining a robust and dynamic immigration system that benefits both newcomers and the nation as a whole. You should stay informed on all the updates with your immigration consultant to make the most of the opportunities here.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IRCC opened public consultations from 27th June 2024 to 28th July 2024 to discuss the new Express Entry categories. They also reviewed the existing categories and set new priorities for the selection of candidates through the Express Entry (EE) system. 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