IRCC Conducted Second Express Entry Draw for Transport Occupations Category in 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw under Transport Occupations Category on October 28,2026.

However, this is the second Transport Occupations draw of the year and fifth since IRCC introduced category based selection in 2023. The latest Express Entry draw marked as the smaller round than the previous Transport Occupations draw held in August.

Eligible applicants should keep an eye on future category based draws and CRS cut off scores to stay informed about changes that might affect their chances of getting an ITA for PR.

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Express Entry Draw #453

IRCC held latest Express Entry draw under the Transport Occupation category on October 28, 2026.

Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2

• Date and time: October 28, 2026 at 10:34:14 UTC
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 477
• Number of invitations issued: 150
• Rank needed: 150 or above
• Tie-breaking rule: June 4, 2026 at 21:48:22 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

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Express Entry Selections Round Conducted in 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to invite applicants under different Express Entry selection rounds.

The below mentioned table highlights the total Express Entry draws conducted in the year, along with the draw type and ITA issued. 

What are the Eligibility Requirements for Canada Express Entry Transport Occupations Category in 2026?

To become eligible for the Transport Occupation Category under Canada’s Express Entry system, applicants are required to: 

Fulfill the eligibility criteria for at least one Express Entry program:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class

Must have at least 12 months of full time work experience or equivalent part time experience, in an eligible transport occupation within the duration of the last 3 years. The experience does not require to be continuous and can be gained abroad or in Canada. 

Applicants are required to have experience in one of the professions listed by IRCC and satisfy the relevant requirements in the invitation round. 

Eligible Occupations Transport Occupations Category

As per the current IRCC official occupation list, the following occupations are eligible for the Transport Category in 2026.

• Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors (NOC 22313)
• Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors (NOC 72404)
• Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers (NOC 72410)
• Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors (NOC 72600)

Applicants who wish to move to Canada should keep themselves updated with the latest immigration information in order to move smoothly. 

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Source: canada.ca

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