Express Entry Draw 278: Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupation Category invites 400 candidates

IRCC conducts yet another Express Entry Draw, making it the fifth draw in December. Draw 278 in the Agriculture and Agri-Food category opens its arms to 400 new candidates. The minimum CRS score for this draw is 386. This draw has the lowest CRS score of all the draws held this month.

Express Entry Draw 278

Date of Draw: December 21, 2023 at 14:15:42 UTC

Number of Invitations Issued: 400

Minimum CRS: 386

Program Specified: Agriculture and Agri-food occupations (2023-1)

Tie-breaking rule: July 06, 2023 at 05:44:14 UTC

Canada has set its eye on booming its economic growth. These Category-specific Express Entry Draws are conducted to lure skilled professionals to fill positions per the specific industry's requirements. Their skills and expertise will contribute to growing the Canadian economy. This category-based selection system was introduced on May 31, 2023, to expedite the immigration of skilled workers for specific industries efficiently. 

The Job-Profiles Under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupation Industry

The agriculture and agri-food occupations contribute heavily to the economy. Some profiles under this category are:

The Second Category-Specific Draw in 2023

Draw 278 is the second draw in this specific category. Earlier, on September 28, the first Express Entry Agriculture and Agri-food draw was conducted, inviting 600 new candidates with a minimum CRS score of 354. 

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This category-specific draw aims to bolster the agricultural industry by inviting agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and retail and wholesale butchers to meet the needs of this industry.

What are the Eligibility Criteria for this category?

To be eligible for the Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupation Category, these are the prerequisites:

1. A full-time work experience for at least six months or an equivalent part-time experience in the enlisted job categories
2. The job experience should be acquired either in Canada or in any other foreign country
3. Meet all the requirements as outlined