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Canada invited 670 candidates in the 2nd Express Entry draw for transport occupations

Canada invited 670 candidates in the 2nd Express Entry draw for transport occupations

Canada invited 670 candidates in the 2nd Express Entry draw for transport occupations

On December 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second round of invitations in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations. Express Entry draw #277 was the third consecutive draw of the week, and 670 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued to skilled workers with work experience in the transport sector. 


In this draw, the cut-off score was 435 points. The tie-breaking rule for this round was August 30, 2023, at 17:30:21 UTC. As of December 20, 2023, there are 208,638 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool. 


In 2023, Canada issued 109,866 ITAs through the Express Entry draws.


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Invited transport occupations in this Express Entry draw


IRCC invited 670 candidates in the 2nd express entry draw for transport occupation, Invited transport occupations with their NOC code are the following:


  • 93200 - Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

  • 73300 - Transport truck drivers

  • 72604 - Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators

  • 72603 - Engineer officers, water transport

  • 72602 - Deck officers, water transport

  • 72601 - Air traffic controllers and related occupations

  • 72600 - Air pilots, flight engineers, and flying instructors

  • 72404 - Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

  • 72403 - Railway carmen/women

  • 70020 - Managers in transportation


Express Entry Draws 2023


About the Express Entry system 


The Canadian government uses Express Entry, an online system, to organize and process applications for skilled workers who want to immigrate to Canada and get Canadian permanent residence status. Express Entry will result in processing times of six months or less for potential skilled foreign workers. Express Entry manages permanent residency applications under three federal economic immigration programs.

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program

  • Federal Skilled Trades Program

  • Canadian Experience Class


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