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NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Canada To Reset Express Entry Categories For 2026. What It Means For Indian Students
The Canadian government is set to add three new occupational categories to expand its Express Entry immigration system in 2026. The new occupational categories would be senior managers, scientists and researchers, and military personnel. The addition comes amid an announcement by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to streamline permanent residence applications for foreign nationals in these fields, according to a report by CIC News. What Are The Categories The first grouping - Leadership category - centres around senior managers. IRCC defines them as "highly skilled workers who oversee the operations of a company or organisation and who lead a team of employees." Through this category, the government hopes to boost the country's competitiveness and advance economic growth and prosperity, by bringing new perspectives, aid in digital transformation, enhance productivity and also contribute to organisational goals. IRCC also plans to prioritise the second group targeting research and innovation, as it believes the category can help "enhance productivity and performance" and "stimulate economic growth." However, the document does not specify which disciplines or specialisations will be prioritised. The last category being National Security and Defence, focuses on highly skilled military recruits from allied countries, to support the Canadian Armed Forces. How It Impacts International Students The changes to Express Entry categories can influence eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) for international students. As the report states, since 2024, 119 fields of study remain eligible while 178 were removed. As the Express Entry categories have changed, it is likely that PGWP requirements could see an update. Announcements are expected early next year. Other Priorities For 2026 IRCC plans to keep Francophone immigration as a priority category for selection in 2026 to increase French-speaking permanent residents to 10% by 2027. Other categories include healthcare, skilled trades, education, STEM fields, and agriculture and agri-food. Category-based selection helps fill labour gaps by focusing on Express Entry candidates with specific in-demand skills or language abilities. The Express Entry categories are evaluated and revised annually to keep it relevant to evolving labour market needs.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Canada to Launch New Express Entry Categories for Skilled Workers in 2026
The changes could benefit Indian professionals with experience in leadership roles, especially in IT, finance, and engineering Canada is set to introduce three new occupational categories to its Express Entry immigration system in 2026, with a focus on senior managers, scientists and researchers, and military personnel. The move, announced by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) through a public consultation notice, aims to simplify the permanent residence application process for highly skilled foreign workers in these sectors. The public consultation will remain open till 3 September 2025. However, the Canadian government has not yet provided a detailed timeline for implementation. The Express Entry system is an online application management system used to process immigration under economic programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Applicants are ranked through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), and those with the highest scores are invited to apply for permanent residency. What The New Categories Include The Leadership category will focus on senior managers who oversee operations and lead teams. According to IRCC, these roles are essential to boosting Canada's competitiveness and economic growth. The National Security and Defence category will prioritise skilled military professionals from allied countries, aiming to support the Canadian Armed Forces and broader security needs. What It Means For Indian professionals The changes could benefit Indian professionals with experience in leadership roles, especially in IT, finance, and engineering, where India has a strong talent pool. Indian researchers and scientists in STEM fields may also have increased opportunities. If recognised, Indian defence professionals could explore new immigration pathways under the proposed defence category. Other Key Updates IRCC will continue to prioritise Francophone immigration outside Quebec and sectors like healthcare, trades, education, STEM, and agri-food. These areas are already part of the category-based selection system introduced in 2023, which helps fill labour shortages with skilled foreign workers. Category-based draws often have lower CRS cut-offs than general rounds, giving targeted applicants a better chance. International students may also be affected, as changes in Express Entry can impact Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. More updates on this are expected in early 2026. view comments Location : Canada First Published: August 13, 2025, 19:54 IST News world Canada to Launch New Express Entry Categories for Skilled Workers in 2026 Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Economic Times
Canada to require medical exams for Express Entry Permanent Residence applicants starting August 21
Agencies Starting August 21, 2025, Canada's immigration department will require applicants applying for permanent residence through the Express Entry system to complete medical exams before submitting their applications. This new rule was announced by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Previously, applicants submitted their full permanent residence applications first and waited for IRCC's instructions to complete any medical exams. However, from the new date onwards, the medical exam must be done upfront. This change applies only to Express Entry permanent residence applications. Applications submitted before August 21, 2025, and other types of permanent residence applications are not affected. Medical eligibility criteria Applicants and their family members must be medically admissible to Canada to qualify for permanent residence. This includes family members even if they are not accompanying the principal applicant.A common reason for medical inadmissibility is if an applicant's health condition is expected to cause an excessive demand on Canada's public health services. IRCC defines excessive demand as costs exceeding three times the national average healthcare cost per person, currently set at $27,162 per such as chronic illnesses, like diabetes, are less likely to cause inadmissibility if they are stable and properly treated. Applicants can also be found inadmissible if they have certain infectious diseases posing a public health risk. Immigration medical exam process Medical exams must be conducted by IRCC-approved panel physicians. Applicants can find a list of these doctors on the IRCC website, select their country, and book an appointment exam cost generally ranges from $140 to $280 per person. Applicants must also cover any additional fees for tests, treatments, or specialist exam typically includes: Review of medical history (surgeries, chronic illnesses, treatments) Full physical examination (heart, lungs, eyes, etc.) Chest X-rays to check for diseases like tuberculosis Blood and urine tests Mental health assessments Verification of immunization records Applicants should bring identification documents, four recent photos, medication lists, medical reports, and vaccination proof to their exam. Using previous medical exams Applicants already in Canada who had a medical exam for work or study permits within the last five years can provide their medical exam number when applying for permanent residence. If IRCC finds that previous exam results are not acceptable for permanent residence, the applicant will be asked to undergo a new medical exam. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Regulatory gray area makes investing in LVMH, BP tough For Indian retail How IDBI banker landed plush Delhi properties in Amtek's INR33k crore skimming As 50% US tariff looms, 6 key steps that can safeguard Indian economy Jane Street blow pushes Indian quants to ancient Greek idea to thrive Stock Radar: Astra Microwave showing signs of bottoming out after 16% fall from highs; time to buy? F&O Radar | Deploy Broken Wing in Paytm to play stock's bullish outlook These 9 banking stocks can give more than 28% returns in 1 year, according to analysts Why 2025 Could Be The Astrological Turning Point We've Been Waiting For
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Canada plans to introduce new Express Entry categories for 2026
The Canadian government is planning to add three new occupational categories to its Express Entry immigration system in 2026. The proposed categories target senior managers, scientists and researchers, and military personnel, aiming to simplify permanent residence applications for foreign nationals in these fields, as per a CIC News report. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced these proposals in a public consultation notice on the government's website. The consultation will remain open until September 3, 2025, and the government has not yet shared further details about the implementation timeline. Leadership category for senior managers The proposed Leadership category is aimed at senior managers. IRCC defines senior managers as 'highly skilled workers who oversee the operations of a company or organization and who lead a team of employees.' The government expects this category to 'boost the country's competitiveness and advance economic growth and prosperity' by bringing new perspectives, accelerating digital transformation, and enhancing productivity. Research and innovation category for researchers and scientists The Research and Innovation category focuses on certain researchers and scientists. As per CIC News report, IRCC believes that scientific research and innovation can 'enhance productivity and performance' and 'stimulate economic growth.' However, the consultation did not specify which types of researchers or scientists would be prioritized. National security and defence category for military personnel The National Security and Defence category proposes prioritizing highly skilled military recruits from allied countries. This move aims to support the Canadian Armed Forces and national security objectives. Impact on international students Express Entry categories influence eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) for international students. According to CIC News report, since 2024, 119 fields of study remain eligible, while 178 were removed. Changes to Express Entry categories in 2026 could lead to updates in PGWP field of study requirements, with announcements expected early next year. Continued priorities for 2026 Along with these new categories, IRCC plans to maintain existing priorities in Express Entry. Francophone immigration outside Quebec remains a focus, with targets to increase French-speaking permanent residents to 10% by 2027. The government will also continue prioritizing sectors facing labour shortages, including healthcare, skilled trades, education, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and agriculture and agri-food. Introduced in 2023, category-based selection helps fill labour gaps by issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with in-demand skills or language abilities. Category rounds often have lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off scores compared to general draws, giving certain skilled workers an advantage. For instance, a recent healthcare and social service draw had a CRS cut-off of 475, compared to 534 in a general Canadian Experience Class draw.
India Today
24-06-2025
- India Today
Indian-origin woman's body found in Canada landfill, live-in partner charged
The police in Canada's Ontario province has charged the live-in partner of Indian-origin woman Shalini Singh after human remains found at a landfill were confirmed to be of the 40-year-old woman. Singh was reported missing by her family on December 10 last to the Hamilton police statement, the man, identified as Jeffery Smith, was charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human police found some partial human remains at the landfill last month. Detective Sergeant Daryl Reid said that DNA analysis determined the human remains were those of Shalini Singh, according to a Global News report. Smith reportedly has a history of violent behaviour and once also attacked his mother. Despite this, Singh had previously supported his release from mental health care, citing her experience in the began searching the Glanbrook Landfill site in Caledonia, Ontario, near Hamilton, on February 24 in connection with Singh's disappearance. On May 21, they discovered partial human remains at the the police arrested Jeffrey Smith, 42, who was her live-in police believed the woman was killed on December 4 last year after she spoke to her mother, Anita Singh, over the phone in the apartment where she lived with SINGH WAS VICTIM OF FOUL PLAY: POLICEadvertisementInvestigators said that at the time of her disappearance, Singh was living with her "common-law" boyfriend at a downtown Hamilton apartment building. According to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, a "common-law partner" is defined as an individual who has lived with another person in a conjugal relationship for a minimum of 12 continuous to the police, the duo were together for five to seven years. Smith was known to police for previous incidents before Singh disappeared, but police were "never called in their affairs at all," Detective Sergeant Reid said."As the investigation unfolded, evidence suggested that Shalini Singh was the victim of foul play and may have been removed from her building (her remains) by way of the garbage disposal system," Global News quoted Reid as theorised early on, after reviewing hundreds of hours of surveillance footage, that Singh never left the building alive after December 4 and could've been killed soon after. They traced the building's garbage from that time period to the Glanbrook landfill, according to a report in months of combing through garbage, police officers found the human remains on May ALERTED COURT OF POTENTIAL HIGH-LEVEL THREATSmith has a history of assault, as outlined in a 2023 Court of Appeal ruling in a separate case. That case involved St Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, which opposed the Ontario Review Board's decision to release Smith into the community without supervision, CBC board reviews cases of people found not criminally 2012, Smith faced charges of attacking his mother and assaulting a neighbour, but was later deemed not criminally responsible because of a mental illness, CBC reported, citing the Court of 2022, the Ontario Review Board considered granting him absolute discharge, meaning his mental health care wouldn't be overseen by St Joseph's Forensic Outpatient Program, the Court of Appeal's decision hospital, Smith's treating psychiatrist, and the Crown were all opposed, agreeing that "Smith posed a significant threat to the safety of the public and should therefore remain under the board's supervision," said the Court of Appeal, which summarised the proceedings, according to the CBC who was a mental healthcare worker, had backed Smith's testified to her experience working in the mental health field and knowledge of Smith's medications, said the Court of Appeal.- Ends advertisement
