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Truck Drivers Became Eligible For Canada Express Entry

Truck Drivers Became Eligible For Canada Express Entry

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Reza Eslami, RCIC (R710241)

16 new occupations became eligible for Express Entry, including transport truck drivers, with the new National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 launch on November 16, Immigration Canada announced.  

Some 16 occupations Express Entry recognizes include nurse aides, long-term care aides, hospital attendants, elementary and secondary school teaching assistants, and truck drivers. 

Truck Drivers are among them due to significant labour shortages in Canada. Transport Truck Drivers with the NOC TEER code 73300 added to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). 

Because transport truck drivers are essential to Canada’s supply chain, labour shortages and other interruptions significantly affect the country’s economy. 

NOC TEER Codes 2021 is good news for Canadian employers, immigrants who are prepared to work in Canada, and a newly eligible set of employees who now have access to the Express Entry pathway to permanent residency. These modifications will help Canadians who require these services and will help employers by giving them access to a more capable workforce that will help propel the Canadian economy toward a thriving future. 

Canada faces massive labour shortages in the Truck Driving industry due to pandemic layoffs and a rapidly aging workforce. Labour Market Snapshot of Trucking HR Canada report estimated 17,230 transport truck drivers vacancies per year. With the Canadian economic recovery, trucking and logistics companies are increasing hiring. Truck driving is an essential component of Canada’s supply chain. Disruptions and labour shortages significantly impact the national economy. 

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Which Immigration Programs are affected by NOC TEER Codes 2021?

All IRCC Canada Immigration programs that have invited applicants using NOC skill types or levels will be impacted. Express Entry and several other Canadian immigration streams, including Temporary Foreign Work Permits, are affected by these changes.  

What are the 16 new eligible occupations for permanent residence through Express Entry?

Individuals with work experience in the following 16 occupations are now eligible to apply for Canada PR through Express Entry:   

  1. Transport truck drivers  
  2. Payroll administrators 
  3. Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants 
  4. Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates 
  5. Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants 
  6. Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants 
  7. Sheriffs and bailiffs 
  8. Correctional service officers 
  9. By law enforcement and other regulatory officers 
  10. Estheticians, electrologists, and related occupations 
  11. Residential and commercial installers and servicers 
  12. Pest controllers and fumigators 
  13. Other repairers and servicers 
  14. Bus drivers, subway operators, and other transit operators 
  15. Heavy equipment operators 
  16. Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 

How to immigrate to Canada as a Truck Driver?

If you enjoy driving trucks, you can immigrate to Canada using a different immigration pathway. Here we detail all available immigration options for Truck Drivers.
Truck Drivers Became Eligible for Canada Express Entry in 2023

What is Canada Express Entry System?

Express Entry manages Permanent Residence of Canada (Canada PR) skilled workers’ applications for three economic immigration programs. 
  1. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): Applicants from one of 50 National Occupational Classification (NOC TEER Codes) categories with secondary education and at least one year of continuous work experience are eligible. A valid job offer is not required. 
  2. Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): Applicants must have at least two years of work experience in the past five years in a skilled trade. They must have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer or a certification of qualification in their trade issued by a Canadian authority. 
  3. Canadian Experience Class (CEC): Applicants must be skilled workers with at least one year of Canadian work experience. 

How do you qualify for Canada Express Entry as a Foreign transport truck driver?

You must first meet the Federal Skilled Worker Program requirements to be eligible to place in a pool of candidates for immigration. You must complete an online Express Entry profile identifying your skills and qualifications. Then, the Express Entry system uses a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank you against other applicants in the pool on a points-based system considering a variety of factors, including age, education, work experience abroad and Canadian work experience, language proficiency in English and French, family members and details on any job offer.  The IRCC holds periodic draws, historically every two weeks, and invites the top-scoring candidates to apply for Canada PR. 

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How to Improve my CRS Score as a transport truck driver to be selected in the Express Entry system?

Strengthening your educational, experience, and language skills and finding a job in Canada are examples of achieving this. For example, receiving valid job offers can improve your CRS score by 50 or 200 points. Another example is to have a second language test result in French or English at the same time. Here is an article explaining how to increase your CRS score. 
How Can We Help you?

Arnika Visa Solutions Inc. is one of the most reliable Canadian Immigration Consulting companies in Canada. You can benefit from the expertise and experience of Arnika Visa’s RCICs in Canadian immigration. Arnika specialists can improve the quality of your immigration application to increase your chances of approval. Arnick’s expert team, under the management of Mr. Reza Eslami, an active member of The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), RCIC, R710241, will handle all the stages of your immigration application in detail, including choosing the best immigration pathway, preparing additional supporting documents and filling out the immigration forms, obtaining Canada PR, Canadian passport, etc.

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29 Responses
  1. Avatar of Haitham
    Haitham

    Hello. My name is Haitham Al-Obeid, of Syrian nationality, and I work in the field of driving for heavy transport. I have worked for more than seven years in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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      Admin

      Hi, thanks for contacting Arnika Visa. If you have any Canadian immigration inquiries or questions, please complete the Assessment Form accurately at (ArnikaVisa.com/form/). Then, one of our members will contact you shortly to answer your questions. Regards, Arnika Visa Team

  3. Avatar of Jorge G
    Jorge G

    Hello l am a truck driver with long experience in Europe l am from Spain and l am looking job in Canadá and if you can help me with informatión thank you

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      Admin

      Hi, thanks for contacting Arnika Visa. If you have any Canadian immigration inquiries or questions, please complete the Assessment Form accurately at (ArnikaVisa.com/form/). Then, one of our members will contact you shortly to answer your questions. Regards, Arnika Visa Team

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      Admin

      If you have a commercial driver’s licence from another country and would like to immigrate to Canada as a truck driver, you must get a commercial driver’s licence. To do so, you must complete Mandatory entry-level training at an approved training center before taking your road test. We can help you find the authorized center and get the Canada student visa. Thanks

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    Tariq Aziz

    Dear Sir. I am a truck driver my. Country. Is pakistan. I. Am. Working. Oman. Muscat. My Laisence. Issue. Date. 1.1.2013. I am. Experience. Driver. My Wish i. Am. go. To canda. But. I. Don’t know. For. Going. Canda. Please. Your support. Need. Me. Thanks

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      Admin

      Hi, we don’t have any job offers. We do have another pathway for Truck drivers willing to come to Canada. Please fill out the assessment form to be evaluated. Thanks

  15. Avatar of Fraj Mouez
    Fraj Mouez

    Conducteur de camion de transport depuis 10 ans et je suis diplômé en micanique des camions poids lourds et j’ai un certificat de formation de conducteur ADR depuis 2021

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