Published on : March 1, 2025
Existing categories undergo changes, with certain occupations added and others removed.
On February 27, 2025, Canada announced major changes to the category-based selection criteria of the Express Entry system. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller announced the 2025 Express Entry categories. The changes are for better aligning economic immigrant selection with labour shortages in Canada.
In 2025, Canada will focus on inviting candidates with Canadian work experience to apply for Canada PR visa under Express Entry. Such candidates will include those eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), an immigration program under Express Entry.
Additionally, IRCC will conduct category-based invitation rounds for meeting Francophone immigration targets and those who meet the labour demand in health, trades, and education.
The focus of 2025 EE category-based selection will be on Canadian immigration hopefuls with -
(1) strong French language skills, or
(2) work experience in specific fields like
Education is the new category announced. 5 occupations listed by IRCC under the category.
Express Entry Category-Based Selection | Education
|
Occupation |
Job Code, accounting to National Occupational Classification |
|
Early childhood educators and assistants |
NOC 42202 |
|
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants |
NOC 43100 |
|
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
NOC 41221 |
|
Instructors of persons with disabilities |
NOC 42203 |
|
Secondary school teachers |
NOC 41220 |
While the previous categories remain in place, IRCC has announced that the priority categories for the 2025 Express Entry system will be:
Express Entry categories given on IRCC’s website are:
These selected categories will be prioritized to receive Invitations to Apply (ITA) through category-based draws within the Express Entry system.
Additionally, further changes have been introduced to the category-based selection process.
Certain occupations have been removed, with others added. Category-wise, these changes have been as follows -
Express Entry Category-Based Selection | Healthcare and Social Services occupations
|
8 Occupations Added |
Job code |
|
|
1 |
Pharmacists |
NOC 31120 |
|
2 |
Pharmacy technicians |
NOC 32124 |
|
3 |
Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
NOC 32111 |
|
4 |
Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists |
NOC 32123 |
|
5 |
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
NOC 32104 |
|
6 |
Other medical technologists and technicians |
NOC 32129 |
|
7 |
Social workers |
NOC 41300 |
|
8 |
Social and community service workers |
NOC 42201 |
|
6 Occupations Removed |
Job code |
|
|
1 |
Instructors of persons with disabilities |
NOC 42203 |
|
2 |
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
NOC 32200 |
|
3 |
Educational counsellors |
NOC 41320 |
|
4 |
Other assisting occupations in support of health services |
NOC 33109 |
|
5 |
Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
NOC 31204 |
|
6 |
Other practitioners of natural healing |
NOC 32209 |
Express Entry Category-Based Selection | STEM occupations
|
6 Occupations Added |
Job code |
|
|
1 |
Mechanical Engineers |
NOC 21301 |
|
2 |
Geological Engineers |
NOC 21331 |
|
3 |
Civil engineering technologists and technicians |
NOC 22300 |
|
4 |
Insurance agents and brokers |
NOC 63100 |
|
5 |
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
NOC 22301 |
|
6 |
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
NOC 22310 |
|
19 Occupations Removed |
Job code |
|
|
1 |
Software developers and programmers |
NOC 21232 |
|
2 |
Data scientists |
NOC 21211 |
|
3 |
Web designers |
NOC 21233 |
|
4 |
Computer systems developers and programmers |
NOC 21230 |
|
5 |
Architects |
NOC 21200 |
|
6 |
Web developers and programmers |
NOC 21234 |
|
7 |
Business systems specialists |
NOC 21221 |
|
8 |
Urban and land use planners |
NOC 21202 |
|
9 |
Software engineers and designers |
NOC 21231 |
|
10 |
Computer and information systems managers |
NOC 20012 |
|
11 |
Engineering managers |
NOC 20010 |
|
12 |
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
NOC 21311 |
|
13 |
Database analysts and data administrators |
NOC 21223 |
|
14 |
Information systems specialists |
NOC 21222 |
|
15 |
Land surveyors |
NOC 21203 |
|
16 |
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants, and program officers |
NOC 41400 |
|
17 |
Metallurgical and materials engineers |
NOC 21322 |
|
18 |
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries |
NOC 21210 |
|
19 |
Landscape Architects |
NOC 21201 |
Express Entry Category-Based Selection | Trade
|
19 Occupations Added |
Job code |
|
|
1 |
Cooks |
NOC 63200 |
|
2 |
Gas fitters |
NOC 72302 |
|
3 |
Construction estimators |
NOC 22303 |
|
4 |
Concrete finishers |
NOC 73100 |
|
5 |
Floor covering installers |
NOC 73113 |
|
6 |
Construction managers |
NOC 70010 |
|
7 |
Sheet metal workers |
NOC 72102 |
|
8 |
Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services |
NOC 82021 |
|
9 |
Roofers and shinglers |
NOC 73110 |
|
10 |
Bricklayers |
NOC 72320 |
|
11 |
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) |
NOC 73112 |
|
12 |
Home building and renovation managers |
NOC 70011 |
|
13 |
Cabinetmakers |
NOC 72311 |
|
14 |
Industrial electricians |
NOC 72201 |
|
15 |
Electrical mechanics |
NOC 72422 |
|
16 |
Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors |
NOC 72100 |
|
17 |
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
NOC 72401 |
|
18 |
Water well drillers |
NOC 72501 |
|
19 |
Other technical trades and related occupations |
NOC 72999 |
|
4 Occupations Removed |
Job code |
|
|
1 |
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers |
NOC 72014 |
|
2 |
Machine fitters |
NOC 72405 |
|
3 |
Elevator constructors and mechanics |
NOC 72406 |
|
4 |
Residential and commercial installers and servicers |
NOC 73200 |
Express Entry Category-Based Selection | Agriculture and agri-food
|
2 Occupations Added |
Job code |
|
|
1 |
Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors |
NOC 82030 |
|
2 |
Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services |
NOC 82031 |
These changes to Canada’s Express Entry system for 2025 reflect a strategic shift in immigration priorities. With a new focus on education-related occupations, the system aims to address critical labour shortages in healthcare, social services, trades, and education.
Additionally, prioritizing candidates with Canadian work experience will facilitate a smoother transition for temporary workers into permanent residency. These updates reinforce Canada’s commitment to aligning immigration with economic and workforce needs, ensuring long-term growth and stability.
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