Bus and Truck Drivers eligible for Express Entry

Yes, that information is correct. IRCC has recently updated its National Occupation Classification (NOC) system from NOC 2016 to NOC 2021, and added 16 new occupations to the list of eligible jobs for Express Entry. This includes transport truck drivers and bus drivers, due to the significant labour shortages in these fields across Canada.

As a result of the labour shortages, there have been disruptions in the transportation sector, such as cancelled bus routes and events. The inclusion of these two occupations in Express Entry is a step taken by the Government of Canada to mitigate these shortages and attract more skilled foreign workers to fill the labour gaps.

In addition to Express Entry, foreign nationals interested in working in Canada as truck or bus drivers can also explore other immigration options, such as Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). These programs allow each region in Canada to choose the foreign workers that would best help address local labour market gaps.

It’s worth mentioning that IRCC is also expected to start targeted Express Entry draws in the near future, which will place less emphasis on a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and instead focus on specific target attributes such as language skills, educational background, or work experience.

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