Major Changes to Canada PR in 2023
Express Entry Draws which are the pathways for inviting overseas skilled workers to apply for Canada Permanent Residency will be changed in major ways in 2023. Canada Express Entry next draw prediction is that invitations could be offered on basis of specific traits of the profiles in the Express Entry pool. The government of Canada has specified that the changes are required for addressing the severe shortage of skills in the nation.
Elaborating on the changes, Sean Fraser the Minister of Immigration in Canada highlighted the inadequacies of existing Express Entry draws. He said that the all-program draws are not agreeably assisting in the arrival of overseas nationals who are in perfect alignment with the highly demanded qualifications and skills in demand.
Upon implementation of the modifications, Canada anticipates prospectively increased rates of retention amongst individuals settling in particular communities. It is because individuals will be arriving in locations with opportunities as this was the criteria for their ITA.
Bill C-19, updated NOC codes and revised immigration intake plans for 2023-2025 are the major changes to be witnessed in 2023. Meanwhile, it has been declared by IRCC that it intends to conduct targeted draws under Express Entry in 2023. These draws will better equip the Government of Canada to cater to the precise gaps in the labor market and shortlist candidates having the skills demanded in the nation.
Policy Framework for changed draws
The framework for conducting targeted draws will be provided by Bill C-19. It will permit invitations to candidates as per the categorization specified by IRCC. This is to enable IRCC to particularly aim at candidates as per their education, language proficiency, and/or occupation for fulfilling precise gaps.
The operational mode of the targeted draws has not yet been announced. The basis for categorization and frequency of the draws are also not disclosed. The estimation is that such draws can commence in the first quarter of this year but exact dates are not yet announced.
The precise classifications are not assured, it is most likely that these will be according to attributes such as proficiency in the language, educational credentials, or work experience. For instance, IRCC can conduct draws offering ITAS to only those candidates having proficiency in French or experience in a specific in-demand occupation.
IRCC has said that extensive consultations will be conducted with diverse stakeholders for informing updated streams in Express Entry. It is to finally take a decision on the particulars of the new format of the draws.
Experts are of the view that Express Entry will shift its focus from the CRS score as early as the first quarter of 2023. It will conduct draws that permit Canada to accept overseas immigrants who can assist the nation in enhanced focus on precise sections and gaps in the labor market.
The ultimate aim of these targeted Express Entry draws is to reinforce the labor market in Canada. It is also anticipated that the rates of retention will increase.
Immigration Intake Targets: 2023 – 25
The updated immigration intake plan for 2023-25 considers immigration as a policy to assist in catering to the shortage of skills in Canada’s labor market. The objective is also to allure skills needed for filling job vacancies in sectors like Technology, Healthcare, and others.
Express Entry will remain crucial in catering to the shortages and demand for skilled roles in industries that are witnessing a highly severe scarcity of workers.
In the upcoming 36 months, Canada will amplify the figures of fresh immigrants to the nation annually. The increase will be year-on-year and as follows:
- 2023 – 465,000 fresh immigrants
- 2024- 485,000 fresh immigrants
- 2025 – 500,000 fresh immigrants
The latest immigration intake plan also intends at increasing the number of immigrants under regional immigration programs for catering to local job market demands. The following programs are included in these focused initiatives:
- PNPs – Provincial Nominee Program
- AIP – Atlantic Immigration Program
- RNIP – Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Are you ready for the next Express Entry draw 2023?
With the extensive changes to be implemented for Canada PR in 2023, it is essential that aspiring candidates are prepared for these updated policies. The groupings under NOC are not yet clear. It implies that candidates ensure to include all appropriate details in their Express Entry profile.
You must also make it a point to select the most suitable category under NOC 2021 or TEER for representing your profession/occupation. This is because the NOC 2016 has been replaced with the TEER classification. So you have to also update your profile with the precise TEER stream as it is possible that targeted draws will also be conducted as per particular TEER classification.
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