Canada expands PR route to people in 16 new occupations

Move May Be Big Draw For Nurse Aides, Truckers From India

Canada has implemented the revised national occupational classification (NOC), effective November 16, opening up doors to permanent residency under the ‘Express Entry’ route to people in 16 new occupations. It will enable Canada to bring in global talent in high-demand sectors like healthcare, construction and transport. Nurse aides, hospital attendants, elementary and secondary school teacher assistants, and transport truck drivers are examples of some of the 16 occupations now included in Express Entry. While it is too early to say, immigration experts are of the view that NOC-2021, with its revised listing, will be a huge draw for nurse aides and truck drivers from India. Kerala and Punjab are believed to be the largest source states for this occupation.