# @explorewithrishabh on Instagram - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU6SHlsEdIJ - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64529295-explorewithrishabh-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/20b51f042e.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:17:18.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Rishabh (@explorewithrishabh) β€” https://gondola.cc/explorewithrishabh ## Caption πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 2026 EXPRESS ENTRY UPDATE – NEW CATEGORIES ANNOUNCED! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Big changes just dropped by Canada’s Immigration Minister for the Express Entry category-based selection system! πŸ”₯ Here’s everything you need to know πŸ‘‡ πŸ“Œ All NEW & Existing Categories (2026): ✨ Foreign medical doctors with Canadian work experience – a dedicated pathway for international physicians already working in Canada. ✨ Researchers & Senior managers with Canadian work experience – top leadership and innovation roles now included. ✨ Transport occupations – including pilots, aircraft mechanics, aircraft inspectors. ✨ Highly skilled foreign military applicants recruited by the Canadian Armed Forces (e.g., military doctors, nurses, pilots). ➑️ Plus continuing priority categories: βœ”οΈ Healthcare & social services occupations (like nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, chiropractors). βœ”οΈ Trades occupations (carpenters, plumbers, machinists, etc.). βœ”οΈ French-language proficiency selection draws continue. πŸ“Œ Major rule change: πŸ”Ή Work experience requirement increased from 6 months to minimum 12 months for category-based selection draws! This means you now need at least 1 year of full-time work experience in eligible occupations to qualify under these categories. Disclaimer: I am NOT a licensed immigration consultant or lawyer. This video is for general informational and educational purposes only. Immigration policies change frequently, and you should always verify details directly with official government sources or consult a licensed professional before making any immigration decisions. #CanadaImmigration #ExpressEntryUpdate #ExpressEntry2026 #CanadaPR #ImmigrationNews PRCanada WorkInCanada SkilledWorkers ImmigrationTips ## Stats - **Views:** 41,341 - **Likes:** 1,108 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 594 ## Tags expressentryupdate, canadaimmigration, expressentry2026, immigrationnews, canadapr --- Copyright (c) Gondola