The first week of July has been a busy one for the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Express Entry system. With four rounds of invitations, the IRCC has opened doors for thousands of potential immigrants, each round targeting a different group of skilled individuals. Here’s a recap of the week’s activities: July 4th: A General Draw The week kicked off with a general draw on July 4th. In this round, 700 invitations were issued, with the rank required to receive an invitation set at 511. This round was open to candidates from all Express Entry programs, offering a broad range of skilled workers the opportunity to apply for permanent residence. July 5th: A Focus on STEM Occupations The following day, the IRCC shifted its focus to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In this round, 500 invitations were issued, with a slightly lower rank requirement of 486. This targeted approach reflects Canada’s ongoing commitment to attracting skilled workers in these high-demand fields. STEM occupations in IRCC’s list are: NOC NumberOccupation20010Engineering managers20011Architecture and science managers20012Computer and information systems managers21200Architects21201Landscape Architects21202Urban and land use planners21203Land surveyors21210Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries21211Data scientists21220Cybersecurity specialists21221Business systems specialists21222Information systems specialists21223Database analysts and data administrators21230Computer systems developers and programmers21231Software engineers and designers21232Software developers and programmers21233Web designers21234Web developers and programmers21300Civil Engineers21310Electrical and electronics engineers21311Computer engineers (except for software engineers and designers)21321Industrial and manufacturing engineer21322Metallurgical and materials engineers41400Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers July 6th: Health Occupations Take Center Stage On July 6th, the spotlight was on health occupations. In light of the ongoing global health crisis, the demand for healthcare professionals has never been higher. In this round, the IRCC issued 1500 invitations, with a rank requirement of 463. This significant number of invitations underscores the importance of health professionals in Canada’s immigration strategy. 31112 Audiologists and speech language pathologists31201 Chiropractors31110Dentists31121 Dieticians and nutritionists41320 Education counsellors31102 General practitioners and family physicians42203Instructors of persons with disabilities31204Kinesiologists and other professional occupation in therapy and assessment32101Licensed practical nurses32201 Massage therapists33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations32120Medical laboratory technologists32121Medical radiation technologists32122Medical sonographers33102Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates31302Nurse practitioners31300Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors31203Occupational therapists31111Optometrists33109Other assisting occupations in support of health services32209Other practitioners of natural healing31209Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating32109Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment32102Paramedical occupations33103Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants31303Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals31202 Physiotherapists31200Psychologists31301Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses32103Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine31101Specialists in surgery41301Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies32200Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists31103Veterinarians July 7th: Celebrating French Language Proficiency The week wrapped up with a round focused on French language proficiency on July 7th. In this round, 2300 invitations were issued, with the rank requirement set at 439. This round highlights Canada’s commitment to promoting bilingualism and the unique opportunities available for French-speaking skilled workers. Back to all posts Share this post: Facebook-Logo Twitter-Logo Linkedin pinterest Mail-Logo
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