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Unlocking Canada's 2025 Express Entry: New Opportunities for Educators and Healthcare Professionals

Aderayo Olabisi Adepoju

03 March 2025 | Last updated 03 March 2025

{"ops":[{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Canada has once again fine-tuned its Express Entry system; Canada's Express Entry system, a primary pathway for skilled immigrants seeking permanent residence, has undergone significant updates in 2025 to better align with the nation's evolving labor market needs. These changes present new opportunities for professionals, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","size":"large","bold":true},"insert":"Key Changes in Express Entry for 2025"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"1. Education Professionals Now Eligible"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"For the first time, Canada has introduced an "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"Education category"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" to the Express Entry system. This is great news for professionals in the education sector, as the country seeks to address teacher shortages. The following occupations are now eligible under this new category:"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Early childhood educators and assistants"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Secondary school teachers"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Elementary school and kindergarten teachers"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"By including these roles, Canada acknowledges the critical need for qualified educators to support its growing population and ensure quality education across all levels. If you have experience in any of these roles, your chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence just got a boost."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"2. Expansion of Healthcare and Social Services Jobs"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"The "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"Healthcare and Social Services"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" category has been expanded to encompass a broader range of occupations, reflecting Canada's commitment to strengthening its healthcare system and social support networks. The following are the addition of several new in-demand occupations, including:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Dental hygienists and dental therapists"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Other medical technologists and technicians"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Pharmacists"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Pharmacy technicians"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Social and community service workers"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Social workers"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"With an ageing population and an increasing need for medical and social services, Canada is prioritizing skilled professionals in these fields."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"3. Refinement of STEM and Trade Occupations"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"While the "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"Trades"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" categories continue to be integral to Canada's economic growth. So the Canada’s Express Entry system, they have undergone refinements to better target specific skill sets. Certain occupations have been added or removed to ensure the selection process aligns with current labor market demands."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"4.  Emphasis on In-Canada Experience:"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" The 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan introduces an \"In-Canada Focus,\" allocating 82,980 spaces for candidates already in Canada, including international students who gain Canadian work experience post-graduation. This shift underscores the value of Canadian education and work experience in securing PR."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"5. Removal of LMIA-Backed Job Offer Points:"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" Starting in spring 2025, Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional points for job offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This change emphasizes human capital factors such as education and work experience over employer-specific job offers, potentially benefiting international students without Canadian job offers."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"6. Removal of the Transportation Category"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"In a strategic shift, the "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"Transportation"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" category has been removed from the Express Entry system. This change suggests that professionals in transportation-related occupations - This means truck drivers, bus drivers, and other transportation professionals may need to explore alternative immigration pathways, such as Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or employer-specific work permits."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","size":"large","bold":true},"insert":"Complete List of Express Entry Categories for 2025"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Canada’s Express Entry system now prioritizes candidates in the following categories:"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"French-language proficiency"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Healthcare (37 occupations)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"STEM (11 occupations)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Trades (25 occupations)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Agriculture (1 occupation)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Education (5 occupations, newly added)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"This refined selection process ensures that the most in-demand workers receive priority invitations for permanent residence."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","size":"large","bold":true},"insert":"Implications for Prospective Immigrants"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"These updates to the Express Entry system underscore Canada's proactive approach to addressing labor shortages and supporting essential services. For prospective immigrants, especially those in the newly added occupations, this presents a timely opportunity to pursue permanent residence in a country that values their expertise."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"This refined selection process ensures that the most in-demand workers receive priority invitations for permanent residence."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","size":"large","bold":true},"insert":"How These Changes Impact You"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"If you work in "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"education, healthcare, STEM, or trades"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":", your chances of securing permanent residence have improved significantly. 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