Category-Based Express Entry System
2026 shows IRCC's decisive shift toward category-based draws over general draws, with 10 active categories including new ones launched in February.
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Apr 11, 2026
New Data2026 shows IRCC's decisive shift toward category-based draws over general draws, with 10 active categories including new ones launched in February.
The trend toward occupation-specific draws will likely continue, making NOC codes and work experience as important as CRS scores for invitation success.
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