{"id":4970,"date":"2026-02-18T19:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/?p=4970"},"modified":"2026-02-19T18:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T18:10:37","slug":"express-entry-2026-new-category-based-draws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/en\/express-entry-2026-new-category-based-draws\/","title":{"rendered":"EXPRESS ENTRY 2026: New category-based draws"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4972\" src=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/express_entry_1200x750-640x400.png\" alt=\"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u044b\u0435 \u043a\u0430\u0442\u0435\u0433\u043e\u0440\u0438\u0438 Express Entry \u0432 2026 \u0433\u043e\u0434\u0443 18 \u0444\u0435\u0432\u0440\u0430\u043b\u044f\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/express_entry_1200x750-640x400.png 640w, https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/express_entry_1200x750-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/express_entry_1200x750-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/express_entry_1200x750-320x200.png 320w, https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/express_entry_1200x750.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"180\">Express Entry 2026: New Category-based Draws<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"363\">On February 18, 2026, Canadian Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced new categories for category-based draws in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/en\/programs\/express-entry\/\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Express Entry<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0for 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"536\">The government continues to move toward a more targeted and strategic approach to immigration, focusing on attracting skilled workers in demand in the Canadian labour market.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"541\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"587\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">New categories <a href=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/en\/programs\/express-entry\/\">Express Entry<\/a> in 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"685\">1. Transport occupations<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"769\">Pilots, aircraft mechanics, inspectors and other transport industry specialists.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"810\">2. Physicians with experience in Canada<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"903\">A separate category for foreign medical doctors who already have Canadian work experience.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"949\">3. Senior managers with Canadian experience<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1004\">Senior managers with Canadian experience.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1047\">4. Researchers with Canadian experience<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1113\">Highly qualified specialists in the field of scientific research.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1167\">5. Skilled military recruits<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1286\">Candidates accepted for key roles in\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">Canadian Armed Forces<\/span>\u00a0(military doctors, nurses, pilots, etc.).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1339\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Categories that continue from 2025<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"685\">1. French-speaking candidates<\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"810\">2. Healthcare and social services<\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"949\">3. Trades<\/h3>\n<hr data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1505\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1542\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1542\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What does this mean for candidates?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1704\">It is important to remember that the last general draw for\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/en\/programs\/express-entry\/federal-skilled-worker\/\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">Federal Skilled Worker Program<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0for candidates without Canadian work experience was held back in 2023.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1851\">Today, the system is becoming increasingly targeted: in addition to the overall CRS score, experience in a in-demand position may become a decisive factor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"2077\">If you have at least 12 months of work experience in an occupation included in the list <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/en\/programs\/express-entry\/category-based-draws\/\">category-based draws.<\/a>,<\/span> This can significantly increase your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"2077\"><strong>Any questions? <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/en\/services\/consultation\/\">Contact us.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<pre data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"2077\">&quot;Important: Immigration requirements are constantly changing. The information on this page is current at the time of publication.&quot;<\/pre>\n<p data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"2077\">","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Express Entry 2026: New Draw Categories On February 18, 2026, Canadian Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced new draw categories for the Express Entry system for 2026. The government continues its transition to a more targeted and strategic approach to immigration, focusing on attracting skilled workers in demand in the Canadian labour market. New Express Entry categories for 2026: 1. 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