In category-based rounds of invitations, we invite candidates in the Express Entry pool who are eligible for a specific category established by the Minister to
In category-based rounds of invitations, we invite candidates in the Express Entry pool who are eligible for a specific category established by the Minister to meet an identified economic goal. We invite candidates to apply for permanent residence based on criteria such as
- ability to communicate in a specific official language
- work experience in a specific occupation
- education
Category-based rounds add to general and program-specific rounds by inviting top-ranking candidates who can help us meet these specific economic goals.
We’ll announce the chosen categories in advance.
Categories chosen for 2023
For 2023, we chose these categories:
- French-language proficiency
- Healthcare occupations
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
- Trade occupations
- Transport occupations
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
