Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw Under New Trades Category

April 2, 2026 · WOWERI

Canada's Immigration Department has held its first Express Entry draw under the new Trades category, issuing 3,000 invitations. To be considered, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 477.

Canada's Immigration Department Holds First Express Entry Draw Under New Trades Category

Canada's Immigration Department has held its first Express Entry draw under the new Trades category, issuing 3,000 invitations to candidates who met the necessary requirements. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:

• A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 477;
• Other necessary requirements, which can be found on the Canadian immigration department's website.

Candidates who received an invitation can now apply for permanent residency in Canada.

Source: cicnews.com