Major Express Entry Overhaul: What Nigeria’s Skilled Workers Must Know

Canada may soon merge the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades streams under Express Entry into a single Federal High-Skilled Immigration Class. The proposal aims to simplify rules, reduce overlap and speed up processing by focusing on labour market needs. Under the new system, draws could target healthcare professionals, STEM graduates, skilled tradespeople and other sectors facing shortages. Greater emphasis may be placed on Canadian education, work experience and stronger English or French scores. For Nigerian applicants, this shift could mean more targeted opportunities for in-demand skills in IT, engineering, healthcare and technical trades. While the existing programs remain active, staying informed will help you adapt if occupation-based selection becomes the norm.

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