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"drawCutOff": "April 29, 2021 at 11:48:14 UTC",
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"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawCutOff": "April 24, 2021 at 12:09:24 UTC",
"drawDateFull": "May 20, 2021",
"drawDateTime": "May 20, 2021 at 10:10:54 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawCutOff": "April 06, 2021 at 09:50:14 UTC",
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"drawDateTime": "May 26, 2021 at 10:41:44 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawSize": "500",
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"drawCutOff": "",
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"drawDateTime": "October 23, 2015 at 12:34:37 UTC",
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"drawCutOff": "May 28, 2021 at 14:45:22 UTC",
"drawDateFull": "May 31, 2021",
"drawDateTime": "May 31, 2021 at 13:19:23 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawDateTime": "June 09, 2021 at 13:16:30 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawSize": "940",
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"drawCutOff": "April 28, 2021 at 05:45:14 UTC",
"drawDateFull": "June 10, 2021",
"drawDateTime": "June 10, 2021 at 12:29:11 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawCutOff": "February 18, 2021 at 04:04:56 UTC",
"drawDateFull": "June 23, 2021",
"drawDateTime": "June 23, 2021 at 15:41:38 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawDateTime": "June 24, 2021 at 14:39:59 UTC",
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"drawDateTime": "July 22, 2021 at 14:02:32 UTC",
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"drawSize": "512",
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"drawCutOff": "",
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"drawSize": "779",
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"drawCutOff": "",
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"drawDateTime": "November 13, 2015 at 12:34:37 UTC",
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"drawDateTime": "August 5, 2021 at 13:11:37 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawSize": "3,000",
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"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawSize": "463",
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"drawDateTime": "August 19, 2021 at 13:25:22 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawCutOff": "April 12, 2021 at 12:21:45 UTC",
"drawDateFull": "September 1, 2021",
"drawDateTime": "September 01, 2021 at 13:34:47 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawSize": "635",
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"drawCutOff": "September 11, 2021 at 10:55:43 UTC",
"drawDateFull": "September 14, 2021",
"drawDateTime": "September 14, 2021 at 13:06:02 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawNextDate": "September 15, 2021",
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"drawCRS": "732",
"drawCutOff": "February 24, 2021 at 10:46:54 UTC",
"drawDateFull": "September 15, 2021",
"drawDateTime": "September 15, 2021 at 14:59:17 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawSize": "521",
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"drawCRS": "742",
"drawCutOff": "July 29, 2021 at 09:45:29 UTC",
"drawDateFull": "September 29, 2021",
"drawDateTime": "September 29, 2021 at 13:17:49 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawSize": "761",
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"drawCRS": "720",
"drawCutOff": "March 16, 2021 at 07:53:28 UTC",
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"drawDateTime": "October 13, 2021 at 13:13:38 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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"drawDateTime": "December 22, 2021 at 16:27:24 UTC",
"drawMinister": "Marco E. L. Mendicino",
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(<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Healthcare occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>31100</td><td>Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine</td></tr><tr><td>31101</td><td>Specialists in surgery</td></tr><tr><td>31102</td><td>General practitioners and family physicians</td></tr><tr><td>31103</td><td>Veterinarians</td></tr><tr><td>31110</td><td>Dentists</td></tr><tr><td>31111</td><td>Optometrists</td></tr><tr><td>31112</td><td>Audiologists and speech language pathologists</td></tr><tr><td>31121</td><td>Dieticians and nutritionists</td></tr><tr><td>31200</td><td>Psychologists</td></tr><tr><td>31201</td><td>Chiropractors</td></tr><tr><td>31202</td><td>Physiotherapists</td></tr><tr><td>31203</td><td>Occupational therapists</td></tr><tr><td>31204</td><td>Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment</td></tr><tr><td>31209</td><td>Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating</td></tr><tr><td>31300</td><td>Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors</td></tr><tr><td>31301</td><td>Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses</td></tr><tr><td>31302</td><td>Nurse practitioners</td></tr><tr><td>31303</td><td>Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals</td></tr><tr><td>32101</td><td>Licensed practical nurses</td></tr><tr><td>32102</td><td>Paramedical occupations</td></tr><tr><td>32103</td><td>Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32109</td><td>Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment</td></tr><tr><td>32120</td><td>Medical laboratory technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32121</td><td>Medical radiation technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32122</td><td>Medical sonographers</td></tr><tr><td>32200</td><td>Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists</td></tr><tr><td>32201</td><td>Massage therapists</td></tr><tr><td>32209</td><td>Other practitioners of natural healing</td></tr><tr><td>33101</td><td>Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations</td></tr><tr><td>33102</td><td>Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates</td></tr><tr><td>33103</td><td>Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants</td></tr><tr><td>33109</td><td>Other assisting occupations in support of health services</td></tr><tr><td>41301</td><td>Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies</td></tr><tr><td>41320</td><td>Education counsellors</td></tr><tr><td>42203</td><td>Instructors of persons with disabilities</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on <strong>June 28, 2023</strong> and ending on <strong>June 29, 2023</strong>.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 500.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 500 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Science, technology, engineering and math occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>20010</td><td>Engineering managers</td></tr><tr><td>20011</td><td>Architecture and science managers</td></tr><tr><td>20012</td><td>Computer and information systems managers</td></tr><tr><td>21200</td><td>Architects</td></tr><tr><td>21201</td><td>Landscape Architects</td></tr><tr><td>21202</td><td>Urban and land use planners</td></tr><tr><td>21203</td><td>Land surveyors</td></tr><tr><td>21210</td><td>Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries</td></tr><tr><td>21211</td><td>Data scientists</td></tr><tr><td>21220</td><td>Cybersecurity specialists</td></tr><tr><td>21221</td><td>Business systems specialists</td></tr><tr><td>21222</td><td>Information systems specialists</td></tr><tr><td>21223</td><td>Database analysts and data administrators</td></tr><tr><td>21230</td><td>Computer systems developers and programmers</td></tr><tr><td>21231</td><td>Software engineers and designers</td></tr><tr><td>21232</td><td>Software developers and programmers</td></tr><tr><td>21233</td><td>Web designers</td></tr><tr><td>21234</td><td>Web developers and programmers</td></tr><tr><td>21300</td><td>Civil Engineers</td></tr><tr><td>21310</td><td>Electrical and electronics engineers</td></tr><tr><td>21311</td><td>Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)</td></tr><tr><td>21321</td><td>Industrial and manufacturing engineers</td></tr><tr><td>21322</td><td>Metallurgical and materials engineers</td></tr><tr><td>41400</td><td>Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on <strong>July 5, 2023</strong> and ending on <strong>July 6, 2023</strong>.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 500.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 500 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Transport occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>70020</td><td>Managers in transportation</td></tr><tr><td>72403</td><td>Railway carmen/women</td></tr><tr><td>72404</td><td>Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors</td></tr><tr><td>72600</td><td>Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors</td></tr><tr><td>72601</td><td>Air traffic controllers and related occupations</td></tr><tr><td>72602</td><td>Deck officers, water transport</td></tr><tr><td>72603</td><td>Engineer officers, water transport</td></tr><tr><td>72604</td><td>Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators</td></tr><tr><td>73300</td><td>Transport truck drivers</td></tr><tr><td>93200</td><td>Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on <strong>September 20, 2023</strong> and ending on <strong>September 21, 2023</strong>.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 1,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on <strong>September 27, 2023</strong> and ending on <strong>September 28, 2023</strong>.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 500.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 500 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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(<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. 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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on <strong>October 25, 2023</strong> and ending on <strong>October 26, 2023</strong>.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 300.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 300 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Healthcare occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>31100</td><td>Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine</td></tr><tr><td>31101</td><td>Specialists in surgery</td></tr><tr><td>31102</td><td>General practitioners and family physicians</td></tr><tr><td>31103</td><td>Veterinarians</td></tr><tr><td>31110</td><td>Dentists</td></tr><tr><td>31111</td><td>Optometrists</td></tr><tr><td>31112</td><td>Audiologists and speech language pathologists</td></tr><tr><td>31121</td><td>Dieticians and nutritionists</td></tr><tr><td>31200</td><td>Psychologists</td></tr><tr><td>31201</td><td>Chiropractors</td></tr><tr><td>31202</td><td>Physiotherapists</td></tr><tr><td>31203</td><td>Occupational therapists</td></tr><tr><td>31204</td><td>Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment</td></tr><tr><td>31209</td><td>Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating</td></tr><tr><td>31300</td><td>Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors</td></tr><tr><td>31301</td><td>Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses</td></tr><tr><td>31302</td><td>Nurse practitioners</td></tr><tr><td>31303</td><td>Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals</td></tr><tr><td>32101</td><td>Licensed practical nurses</td></tr><tr><td>32102</td><td>Paramedical occupations</td></tr><tr><td>32103</td><td>Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32109</td><td>Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment</td></tr><tr><td>32120</td><td>Medical laboratory technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32121</td><td>Medical radiation technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32122</td><td>Medical sonographers</td></tr><tr><td>32200</td><td>Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists</td></tr><tr><td>32201</td><td>Massage therapists</td></tr><tr><td>32209</td><td>Other practitioners of natural healing</td></tr><tr><td>33101</td><td>Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations</td></tr><tr><td>33102</td><td>Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates</td></tr><tr><td>33103</td><td>Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants</td></tr><tr><td>33109</td><td>Other assisting occupations in support of health services</td></tr><tr><td>41301</td><td>Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies</td></tr><tr><td>41320</td><td>Education counsellors</td></tr><tr><td>42203</td><td>Instructors of persons with disabilities</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on <strong>October 26, 2023</strong> and ending on <strong>October 27, 2023</strong>.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 3,600.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 3,600 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on December 7, 2023 and ending on December 8, 2023.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 1,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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(<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Science, technology, engineering and math occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>20010</td><td>Engineering managers</td></tr><tr><td>20011</td><td>Architecture and science managers</td></tr><tr><td>20012</td><td>Computer and information systems managers</td></tr><tr><td>21200</td><td>Architects</td></tr><tr><td>21201</td><td>Landscape Architects</td></tr><tr><td>21202</td><td>Urban and land use planners</td></tr><tr><td>21203</td><td>Land surveyors</td></tr><tr><td>21210</td><td>Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries</td></tr><tr><td>21211</td><td>Data scientists</td></tr><tr><td>21220</td><td>Cybersecurity specialists</td></tr><tr><td>21221</td><td>Business systems specialists</td></tr><tr><td>21222</td><td>Information systems specialists</td></tr><tr><td>21223</td><td>Database analysts and data administrators</td></tr><tr><td>21230</td><td>Computer systems developers and programmers</td></tr><tr><td>21231</td><td>Software engineers and designers</td></tr><tr><td>21232</td><td>Software developers and programmers</td></tr><tr><td>21233</td><td>Web designers</td></tr><tr><td>21234</td><td>Web developers and programmers</td></tr><tr><td>21300</td><td>Civil Engineers</td></tr><tr><td>21310</td><td>Electrical and electronics engineers</td></tr><tr><td>21311</td><td>Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)</td></tr><tr><td>21321</td><td>Industrial and manufacturing engineers</td></tr><tr><td>21322</td><td>Metallurgical and materials engineers</td></tr><tr><td>41400</td><td>Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on December 8, 2023 and ending on December 9, 2023.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 5,900.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 5,900 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Trade occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>72014</td><td>Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers</td></tr><tr><td>72106</td><td>Welders and related machine operators</td></tr><tr><td>72200</td><td>Electricians (except industrial and power system)</td></tr><tr><td>72300</td><td>Plumbers</td></tr><tr><td>72310</td><td>Carpenters</td></tr><tr><td>72400</td><td>Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics</td></tr><tr><td>72402</td><td>Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics</td></tr><tr><td>72405</td><td>Machine fitters</td></tr><tr><td>72406</td><td>Elevator constructors and mechanics</td></tr><tr><td>73200</td><td>Residential and commercial installers and servicers</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on December 19, 2023 and ending on December 20, 2023.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 1,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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(<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. 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(<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Healthcare occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>31100</td><td>Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine</td></tr><tr><td>31101</td><td>Specialists in surgery</td></tr><tr><td>31102</td><td>General practitioners and family physicians</td></tr><tr><td>31103</td><td>Veterinarians</td></tr><tr><td>31110</td><td>Dentists</td></tr><tr><td>31111</td><td>Optometrists</td></tr><tr><td>31112</td><td>Audiologists and speech language pathologists</td></tr><tr><td>31121</td><td>Dieticians and nutritionists</td></tr><tr><td>31200</td><td>Psychologists</td></tr><tr><td>31201</td><td>Chiropractors</td></tr><tr><td>31202</td><td>Physiotherapists</td></tr><tr><td>31203</td><td>Occupational therapists</td></tr><tr><td>31204</td><td>Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment</td></tr><tr><td>31209</td><td>Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating</td></tr><tr><td>31300</td><td>Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors</td></tr><tr><td>31301</td><td>Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses</td></tr><tr><td>31302</td><td>Nurse practitioners</td></tr><tr><td>31303</td><td>Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals</td></tr><tr><td>32101</td><td>Licensed practical nurses</td></tr><tr><td>32102</td><td>Paramedical occupations</td></tr><tr><td>32103</td><td>Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32109</td><td>Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment</td></tr><tr><td>32120</td><td>Medical laboratory technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32121</td><td>Medical radiation technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32122</td><td>Medical sonographers</td></tr><tr><td>32200</td><td>Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists</td></tr><tr><td>32201</td><td>Massage therapists</td></tr><tr><td>32209</td><td>Other practitioners of natural healing</td></tr><tr><td>33101</td><td>Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations</td></tr><tr><td>33102</td><td>Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates</td></tr><tr><td>33103</td><td>Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants</td></tr><tr><td>33109</td><td>Other assisting occupations in support of health services</td></tr><tr><td>41301</td><td>Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies</td></tr><tr><td>41320</td><td>Education counsellors</td></tr><tr><td>42203</td><td>Instructors of persons with disabilities</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on February 14, 2024 and ending on February 15, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 3,500.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 3,500 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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(<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Transport occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>70020</td><td>Managers in transportation</td></tr><tr><td>72403</td><td>Railway carmen/women</td></tr><tr><td>72404</td><td>Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors</td></tr><tr><td>72600</td><td>Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors</td></tr><tr><td>72601</td><td>Air traffic controllers and related occupations</td></tr><tr><td>72602</td><td>Deck officers, water transport</td></tr><tr><td>72603</td><td>Engineer officers, water transport</td></tr><tr><td>72604</td><td>Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators</td></tr><tr><td>73300</td><td>Transport truck drivers</td></tr><tr><td>93200</td><td>Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on March 13, 2024 and ending on March 14, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 975.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 975 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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(<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. 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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>April 23, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(i) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of all eligible foreign nationals.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on April 23, 2024 and ending on April 24, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 2,095.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 2,095 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>April 24, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on April 24, 2024 and ending on April 25, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 1,400.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,400 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>May 30, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on May 30, 2024 and ending on May 31, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 2,985.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 2,985 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"drawDateFull": "May 31, 2024",
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>May 31, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on May 31, 2024 and ending on June 1, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 3,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 3,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"drawCutOff": "January 19, 2024 at 10:10:40 UTC",
"drawDateFull": "June 19, 2024",
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"drawMinister": "Marc Miller",
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"drawText4": "1,499",
"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>June 19, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on June 19, 2024 and ending on June 20, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 1,499.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,499 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>July 2, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 2, 2024 and ending on July 3, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 920.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 920 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"drawText3": "<p><strong>3</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued for a class referred to in column 1 of the table of this section is the number set out in column 2.</p><div class='table-responsive'><table class='table table-bordered'><thead><tr><th scope='col' class='text-center'>Classes</th><th scope='col'>Number of Invitations</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Class referred to in paragraph 2(a) of the Express Entry Instructions (Federal Skilled Worker)</td><td class='text-right'>0</td></tr><tr><td>Class referred to in paragraph 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions (Canadian Experience Class)</td><td class='text-right'>849</td></tr><tr><td>Class referred to in paragraph 2(c) of the Express Entry Instructions (Federal Skilled Trades)</td><td class='text-right'>0</td></tr><tr><td>Class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions (Provincial Nominee Program)</td><td class='text-right'>0</td></tr></tbody></table></div>",
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Trade occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>72014</td><td>Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers</td></tr><tr><td>72106</td><td>Welders and related machine operators</td></tr><tr><td>72200</td><td>Electricians (except industrial and power system)</td></tr><tr><td>72300</td><td>Plumbers</td></tr><tr><td>72310</td><td>Carpenters</td></tr><tr><td>72400</td><td>Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics</td></tr><tr><td>72402</td><td>Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics</td></tr><tr><td>72405</td><td>Machine fitters</td></tr><tr><td>72406</td><td>Elevator constructors and mechanics</td></tr><tr><td>73200</td><td>Residential and commercial installers and servicers</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 4, 2024 and ending on July 5, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 1,800.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,800 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Healthcare occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>31100</td><td>Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine</td></tr><tr><td>31101</td><td>Specialists in surgery</td></tr><tr><td>31102</td><td>General practitioners and family physicians</td></tr><tr><td>31103</td><td>Veterinarians</td></tr><tr><td>31110</td><td>Dentists</td></tr><tr><td>31111</td><td>Optometrists</td></tr><tr><td>31112</td><td>Audiologists and speech language pathologists</td></tr><tr><td>31121</td><td>Dieticians and nutritionists</td></tr><tr><td>31200</td><td>Psychologists</td></tr><tr><td>31201</td><td>Chiropractors</td></tr><tr><td>31202</td><td>Physiotherapists</td></tr><tr><td>31203</td><td>Occupational therapists</td></tr><tr><td>31204</td><td>Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment</td></tr><tr><td>31209</td><td>Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating</td></tr><tr><td>31300</td><td>Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors</td></tr><tr><td>31301</td><td>Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses</td></tr><tr><td>31302</td><td>Nurse practitioners</td></tr><tr><td>31303</td><td>Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals</td></tr><tr><td>32101</td><td>Licensed practical nurses</td></tr><tr><td>32102</td><td>Paramedical occupations</td></tr><tr><td>32103</td><td>Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32109</td><td>Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment</td></tr><tr><td>32120</td><td>Medical laboratory technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32121</td><td>Medical radiation technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32122</td><td>Medical sonographers</td></tr><tr><td>32200</td><td>Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists</td></tr><tr><td>32201</td><td>Massage therapists</td></tr><tr><td>32209</td><td>Other practitioners of natural healing</td></tr><tr><td>33101</td><td>Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations</td></tr><tr><td>33102</td><td>Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates</td></tr><tr><td>33103</td><td>Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants</td></tr><tr><td>33109</td><td>Other assisting occupations in support of health services</td></tr><tr><td>41301</td><td>Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies</td></tr><tr><td>41320</td><td>Education counsellors</td></tr><tr><td>42203</td><td>Instructors of persons with disabilities</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 5, 2024 and ending on July 6, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 3,750.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 3,750 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 8, 2024 and ending on July 9, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 3,200.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 3,200 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 17, 2024 and ending on July 18, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 6,300.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 6,300 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>July 18, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 18, 2024 and ending on July 19, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 1,800.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,800 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>July 30, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 30, 2024 and ending on July 31, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 964.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 964 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>July 31, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 31, 2024 and ending on August 1, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 5,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 5,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"drawCutOff": "April 26, 2024 at 10:59:30 UTC",
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"drawDateTime": "August 13, 2024 at 14:57:21 UTC",
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>August 13, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on August 13, 2024 and ending on August 14, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 763.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 763 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>August 14, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on August 14, 2024 and ending on August 15, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 3,200.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 3,200 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on August 15, 2024 and ending on August 16, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 2,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 2,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>August 26, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on August 26, 2024 and ending on August 27, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 1,121.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,121 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>August 27, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on August 27, 2024 and ending on August 28, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 3,300.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 3,300 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"drawNumber": "313",
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>September 9, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on September 9, 2024 and ending on September 10, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 911.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 911 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"drawCutOff": "August 28, 2024 at 17:07:19 UTC",
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"drawMinister": "Marc Miller",
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>September 13, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on September 13, 2024 and ending on September 14, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 1,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>September 19, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on September 19, 2024 and ending on September 20, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 4,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 4,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>October 7, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 7, 2024 and ending on October 8, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 1,613.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,613 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>October 9, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 10, 2024 and ending on October 11, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 1,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>October 21, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 21, 2024 and ending on October 22, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 648.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 648 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>October 22, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 22, 2024 and ending on October 23, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 400.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 400 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>October 23, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Trade occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>72014</td><td>Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers</td></tr><tr><td>72106</td><td>Welders and related machine operators</td></tr><tr><td>72200</td><td>Electricians (except industrial and power system)</td></tr><tr><td>72300</td><td>Plumbers</td></tr><tr><td>72310</td><td>Carpenters</td></tr><tr><td>72400</td><td>Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics</td></tr><tr><td>72402</td><td>Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics</td></tr><tr><td>72405</td><td>Machine fitters</td></tr><tr><td>72406</td><td>Elevator constructors and mechanics</td></tr><tr><td>73200</td><td>Residential and commercial installers and servicers</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 23, 2024 and ending on October 24, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 1,800.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,800 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on November 12, 2024 and ending on November 13, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 733.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 733 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on November 13, 2024 and ending on November 14, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 400.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 400 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on November 15, 2024 and ending on November 16, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 800.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 800 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>November 18, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on November 18, 2024 and ending on November 19, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 174.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 174 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>November 19, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Healthcare occupations (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - code</th><th>Unit group - title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>31100</td><td>Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine</td></tr><tr><td>31101</td><td>Specialists in surgery</td></tr><tr><td>31102</td><td>General practitioners and family physicians</td></tr><tr><td>31103</td><td>Veterinarians</td></tr><tr><td>31110</td><td>Dentists</td></tr><tr><td>31111</td><td>Optometrists</td></tr><tr><td>31112</td><td>Audiologists and speech language pathologists</td></tr><tr><td>31121</td><td>Dieticians and nutritionists</td></tr><tr><td>31200</td><td>Psychologists</td></tr><tr><td>31201</td><td>Chiropractors</td></tr><tr><td>31202</td><td>Physiotherapists</td></tr><tr><td>31203</td><td>Occupational therapists</td></tr><tr><td>31204</td><td>Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment</td></tr><tr><td>31209</td><td>Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating</td></tr><tr><td>31300</td><td>Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors</td></tr><tr><td>31301</td><td>Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses</td></tr><tr><td>31302</td><td>Nurse practitioners</td></tr><tr><td>31303</td><td>Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals</td></tr><tr><td>32101</td><td>Licensed practical nurses</td></tr><tr><td>32102</td><td>Paramedical occupations</td></tr><tr><td>32103</td><td>Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32109</td><td>Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment</td></tr><tr><td>32120</td><td>Medical laboratory technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32121</td><td>Medical radiation technologists</td></tr><tr><td>32122</td><td>Medical sonographers</td></tr><tr><td>32200</td><td>Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists</td></tr><tr><td>32201</td><td>Massage therapists</td></tr><tr><td>32209</td><td>Other practitioners of natural healing</td></tr><tr><td>33101</td><td>Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations</td></tr><tr><td>33102</td><td>Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates</td></tr><tr><td>33103</td><td>Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants</td></tr><tr><td>33109</td><td>Other assisting occupations in support of health services</td></tr><tr><td>41301</td><td>Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies</td></tr><tr><td>41320</td><td>Education counsellors</td></tr><tr><td>42203</td><td>Instructors of persons with disabilities</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on November 20, 2024 and ending on November 21, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 3,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 3,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 1) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on December 3, 2024 and ending on December 4, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 800.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 800 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>December 16, 2024</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on December 16, 2024 and ending on December 17, 2024.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 1,085.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,085 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>January 7, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on January 7, 2025 and ending on January 8, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 471.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 471 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"drawCutOff": "December 07, 2024 at 01:10:06 UTC",
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>January 8, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on January 8, 2025 and ending on January 9, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 1,350.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,350 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>January 23, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on January 23, 2025 and ending on January 24, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 4,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 4,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>February 4, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on February 4, 2025 and ending on February 5, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 455.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 455 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>February 5, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on February 5, 2025 and ending on February 6, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 4,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 4,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>February 17, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on April 14, 2025 and ending on April 15, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 825.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 825 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. 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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. 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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on May 13, 2025 and ending on May 14, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 500.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 500 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>June 2, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on June 2, 2025 and ending on June 3, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 277.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 277 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>June 4, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - 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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>June 10, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>June 26, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on June 26, 2025 and ending on June 27, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 3,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 3,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>July 7, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 7, 2025 and ending on July 8, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 356.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 356 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>July 8, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 8, 2025 and ending on July 9, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 3,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 3,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>July 21, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 21, 2025 and ending on July 22, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 202.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 202 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>July 22, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. 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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>August 6, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>August 7, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on August 7, 2025 and ending on August 8, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 1,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>August 8, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 2) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on August 8, 2025 and ending on August 9, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 2,500.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 2,500 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>August 18, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on August 18, 2025 and ending on August 19, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 192.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 192 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - title</th><th>Unit group - code</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p>Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine</p></td><td><p>31100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Specialists in surgery</p></td><td><p>31101</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>General practitioners and family physicians</p></td><td><p>31102</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Veterinarians</p></td><td><p>31103</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dentists</p></td><td><p>31110</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Optometrists</p></td><td><p>31111</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Audiologists and speech language pathologists</p></td><td><p>31112</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pharmacists</p></td><td><p>31120</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dieticians and nutritionists</p></td><td><p>31121</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Psychologists</p></td><td><p>31200</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Chiropractors</p></td><td><p>31201</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Physiotherapists</p></td><td><p>31202</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Occupational therapists</p></td><td><p>31203</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating</p></td><td><p>31209</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors</p></td><td><p>31300</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses</p></td><td><p>31301</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nurse practitioners</p></td><td><p>31302</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals</p></td><td><p>31303</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Licensed practical nurses</p></td><td><p>32101</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Paramedical occupations</p></td><td><p>32102</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists</p></td><td><p>32103</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians</p></td><td><p>32104</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment</p></td><td><p>32109</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dental hygienists and dental therapists</p></td><td><p>32111</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medical laboratory technologists</p></td><td><p>32120</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medical radiation technologists</p></td><td><p>32121</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medical sonographers</p></td><td><p>32122</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists</p></td><td><p>32123</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pharmacy technicians</p></td><td><p>32124</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Other medical technologists and technicians</p></td><td><p>32129</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Massage therapists</p></td><td><p>32201</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations</p></td><td><p>33101</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates</p></td><td><p>33102</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants</p></td><td><p>33103</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Social workers</p></td><td><p>41300</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies</p></td><td><p>41301</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Social and community service workers</p></td><td><p>42201</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on August 19, 2025 and ending on August 20, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 2,500.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 2,500 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. 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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>September 29, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>October 1, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 1, 2025 and ending on October 2, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 1,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>October 6, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 2) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 6, 2025 and ending on October 7, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 4,500.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 4,500 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 14, 2025 and ending on October 15, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 345.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 345 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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(<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. 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"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 27, 2025 and ending on October 28, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 302.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 302 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>October 28, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 28, 2025 and ending on October 29, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 1,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>October 29, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 2) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on October 29, 2025 and ending on October 30, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 6,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 6,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"drawMinister": "Lena Metlege Diab",
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>November 10, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on November 10, 2025 and ending on November 11, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 714.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 714 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>November 12, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(b) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on November 12, 2025 and ending on November 13, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 1,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>November 14, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. 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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>December 11, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>full-time work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail à temps plein</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 5 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>National Occupational Classification</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>Classification nationale des professions</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><p><em><strong>work</strong></em> has the same meaning as in subsection 73(2) of the Regulations. (<em lang='fr'>travail</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 7.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>within the three-year period preceding the day on which the category was established, they have accumulated, over a continuous period, at least six months of full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in one of the occupations referred to in the table of this section;</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>; and</li><li>during that period of work experience they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the <em>National Occupational Classification</em>, including all of the essential duties.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the work experience described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) was not accumulated within the three-year period preceding the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>TABLE</h3><div class='table-responsive'><table class='wb-tables table table-bordered table-striped table-hover'><caption>Occupations by <em>National Occupational Classification</em> unit group code and title</caption><thead><tr><th>Unit group - title</th><th>Unit group - code</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p>Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine</p></td><td><p>31100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Specialists in surgery</p></td><td><p>31101</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>General practitioners and family physicians</p></td><td><p>31102</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Veterinarians</p></td><td><p>31103</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dentists</p></td><td><p>31110</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Optometrists</p></td><td><p>31111</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Audiologists and speech language pathologists</p></td><td><p>31112</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pharmacists</p></td><td><p>31120</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dieticians and nutritionists</p></td><td><p>31121</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Psychologists</p></td><td><p>31200</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Chiropractors</p></td><td><p>31201</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Physiotherapists</p></td><td><p>31202</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Occupational therapists</p></td><td><p>31203</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating</p></td><td><p>31209</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors</p></td><td><p>31300</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses</p></td><td><p>31301</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nurse practitioners</p></td><td><p>31302</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals</p></td><td><p>31303</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Licensed practical nurses</p></td><td><p>32101</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Paramedical occupations</p></td><td><p>32102</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists</p></td><td><p>32103</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians</p></td><td><p>32104</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment</p></td><td><p>32109</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dental hygienists and dental therapists</p></td><td><p>32111</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medical laboratory technologists</p></td><td><p>32120</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medical radiation technologists</p></td><td><p>32121</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medical sonographers</p></td><td><p>32122</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists</p></td><td><p>32123</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pharmacy technicians</p></td><td><p>32124</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Other medical technologists and technicians</p></td><td><p>32129</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Massage therapists</p></td><td><p>32201</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations</p></td><td><p>33101</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates</p></td><td><p>33102</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants</p></td><td><p>33103</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Social workers</p></td><td><p>41300</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies</p></td><td><p>41301</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Social and community service workers</p></td><td><p>42201</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Unauthorized work in Canada</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of section 3, a period of unauthorized work in Canada is not to be included in calculating a period of work experience.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>5</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is contributing to Canada’s long-term economic success by improving the responsiveness of federal skilled immigration to the labour market.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on December 11, 2025 and ending on December 12, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>8</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 5 is 1,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>9</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 1,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>December 15, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 2 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii) of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em>, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the class referred to in subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>3</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on December 15, 2025 and ending on December 16, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>4</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 2 is 399.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>5</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 399 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>December 16, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(ii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, and paragraphs 10.3(1)(i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup>.",
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"fullText": "The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration makes the annexed <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System</em> (<strong>December 17, 2025</strong>) under subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii)<sup id='fn-a-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, paragraphs 10.3(1)(h.2)<sup id='fn-a-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, (i)<sup id='fn-a-rf-2'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup> and (j)<sup id='fn-a-rf-3'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-a'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>a</a></sup>, subsections 10.3(1.01)<sup id='fn-b-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and (1.1)<sup id='fn-b-rf-1'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-b'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>b</a></sup> and 10.5(1)<sup id='fn-c-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-c'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>c</a></sup> of the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act</em><sup id='fn-d-rf'><a class='fn-lnk' href='#fn-d'><span class='wb-inv'>Footnote </span>d</a></sup>.",
"pageContent": "<h3>Definitions</h3><p><strong>1</strong> The following definitions apply in these Instructions.</p><p><em><strong>Act</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)</em></p><p><em><strong>eligible foreign national</strong></em> means a foreign national whose expression of interest is in the express entry pool established by the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>étranger admissible</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Express Entry Instructions</strong></em> means the <em>Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System</em>, as published in the <em>Canada Gazette</em>, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time. (<em lang='fr'>Instructions concernant le système Entrée express</em>)</p><p><em><strong>group ranking</strong></em> means the ranking established among the eligible foreign nationals of whom the grouping established in section 4 consists. (<em lang='fr'>classement du groupe</em>)</p><p><em><strong>invitation</strong></em> has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Express Entry Instructions. (<em lang='fr'>invitation</em>)</p><p><em><strong>Regulations</strong></em> means the <em>Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations</em>. (<em lang='fr'>Règlement</em>)</p><h3>Category</h3><p><strong>2</strong> For the purposes of paragraph 10.3(1)(h.2) of the Act, the French-language proficiency (Version 2) category is established, for the purposes of ranking, for the period set out in section 6.</p><h3>Member of category</h3><p><strong>3</strong>(1) An eligible foreign national is a member of the category established in section 2 if they are not a member of the class referred to in paragraph 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions and if they meet the following requirements:</p><ol class='lst-lwr-alph'><li>their French language proficiency was assessed on a language test, the results of which must be less than two years old on the day the category is established, that is approved under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and provided by an institution or organization designated under that subsection; and</li><li>they were assessed at a level 7 or higher in all language skill areas, according to the benchmarks set out in the <em>Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens</em>.</li></ol><p>(2) Despite subsection (1), an eligible foreign national is not a member of the category established in section 2 if the language test results described in paragraphs (1)(a) to (b) are two or more years old on the date the officer receives their application for permanent residence.</p><h3>Grouping</h3><p><strong>4</strong> For the purposes of subparagraph 10.3(1)(h.1)(iii) of the Act, a grouping of eligible foreign nationals is established for the purposes of ranking, which consists of eligible foreign nationals who are eligible to be members of the category established in section 2.</p><h3>Economic goal</h3><p><strong>5</strong> The economic goal that the Minister seeks to support in establishing the category in section 2 is the economic growth through Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.</p><h3>Invitations — Period</h3><p><strong>6</strong> The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on December 17, 2025 and ending on December 18, 2025.</p><h3>Invitations — Number</h3><p><strong>7</strong> The number of invitations that may be issued to eligible foreign nationals in the grouping established in section 4 is 6,000.</p><h3>Invitations — required rank</h3><p><strong>8</strong> Invitations may be issued to eligible foreign nationals who rank among the first 6,000 eligible foreign nationals in the group ranking.</p>"
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