Canada Express Entry – Category-Based Selection (Trade Occupations)
Canada's category-based Express Entry draws specifically target trade occupation candidates (25 eligible NOC codes as of April 2026, including electricians, welders, plumbers, machinists, and butchers) allowing them to be invited to apply for permanent residence even without the highest overall CRS scores. Candidates must maintain an active Express Entry profile; IRCC runs these trade-specific dra
Who can apply
Open to eligible foreign nationals worldwide who have an active Express Entry profile and qualifying experience in one of the 25 designated trade occupations.
- Type
- Legal work route
- Organisation
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Location
- Canada
- Field
- Construction, Manufacturing, Welding, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry, Heavy Equipment
- Level
- Professional
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time)
- Pay or funding
- Permanent residence; employer-paid wages; no application fee payable to government beyond standard IRCC processing fees.
Apply on the official site (opens in a new tab) → Check eligibility & prepare my CV
You'll go to canada.ca. Link last checked 16 October 2026. Always confirm the deadline and requirements on the official page before you apply.
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