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Canada Revamps Express Entry: How New Rules Will Affect Indians


Published on 2024-12-25 08:01:22 - MSN
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  • Ottawa: Indian professionals aiming to migrate to Canada for improved job prospects may encounter new hurdles following the Canadian government's announcement of major updates to its Express Entry immigration system.

The article from MSN discusses Canada's recent overhaul of its Express Entry system, which is pivotal for Indian immigrants seeking permanent residency in Canada. The new rules introduce a category-based selection process focusing on candidates with specific skills, languages, and work experience, particularly in sectors like healthcare, STEM, trades, transport, agriculture, and French-speaking abilities. This change aims to address labor shortages in these critical areas. For Indian applicants, this means a potential increase in opportunities if they possess skills in these targeted categories. However, it also implies that those not fitting into these categories might face tougher competition or need to adapt their profiles to align with Canada's economic needs. The system now prioritizes candidates who can contribute immediately to Canada's economy, potentially affecting the traditional points-based selection by adding layers of category-specific criteria.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/government/canada-revamps-express-entry-how-new-rules-will-affect-indians/ar-AA1wtfH2 ]
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