Canada Express Entry 2026: These skilled workers are being prioritised for permanent residence

Canada has listed 10 categories for category-based Express Entry selection in 2026, covering sectors such as healthcare, STEM, trades, education and transport. Applicants must still qualify for Express Entry and meet category-specific rules before they can receive an invitation for permanent residence.

Canada has set out the skilled worker groups it is prioritising under its Express Entry system in 2026, giving prospective immigrants a clearer picture of where the country is looking for workers. The categories cover healthcare, technology, trades, education and transport, along with applicants who have specific Canadian work experience.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or IRCC, currently lists 10 categories for category-based Express Entry selection. The system allows Canada to pick eligible candidates from the Express Entry pool........

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