Canada is Hiring Skilled Nigerians, Others: Apply Through Express Entry
- Canada invites skilled workers for permanent residence to tackle labour shortages
- Express Entry system targets professionals in healthcare, technology, and essential industries
- IRCC encourages candidates to prepare and create Express Entry profiles now
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Canada is inviting experienced skilled workers to apply for permanent residence as part of a renewed effort to address critical labour shortages and strengthen key sectors of the economy.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the development on X, saying the move is designed to respond to diverse workforce needs across the country and support long-term economic growth. At the heart of the recruitment drive is Express Entry, the federal system used to manage applications and issue invitations to skilled workers in priority categories.
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How Canada's system works for immigrants
The system allows Canada to target professionals whose skills align with current labour market gaps in areas such as healthcare, technology, trades, and other essential industries. IRCC said the approach helps ensure newcomers can integrate quickly and contribute meaningfully to communities nationwide.
The department is urging interested candidates to create their Express Entry profile now and begin preparations early. Key steps include having education credentials assessed if they were obtained outside Canada, completing approved language testing in English or French, and planning for settlement.
“Build your new life in Canada,” IRCC stated, noting that skilled immigration remains a central pillar in filling workforce gaps and sustaining the country’s economic priorities.
See the announcement on X here:
Canada announces new categories of visa
Legit.ng earlier reported that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has opened public consultations on proposed changes to Express Entry category-based selection for 2027, in a move that could significantly alter the permanent residence pathway for skilled workers globally.
The consultation period opened on August 4, 2026, and closes on September 1, giving stakeholders less than a month to submit input that could shape how Canada selects economic immigrants next year.
Since 2023, IRCC has used three broad economic priorities to guide category-based draws: addressing long-term labour shortages in sectors such as healthcare, trades, education, and transportation; attracting top global talent to strengthen Canada's competitive position; and supporting Francophone immigration outside Quebec.
Source: Legit.ng
