Canadraw

STEM occupations (Version 1)

Draw: 293

Date: 2024-04-11

Program: STEM occupations (Version 1)

Size: 4,500

CRS: 491

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About the STEM Category

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) category under Express Entry targets professionals in high-demand technical fields. Canada is actively recruiting STEM talent to support its growing technology sector and innovation economy. This category provides a dedicated pathway for engineers, cybersecurity specialists, data scientists, and other STEM professionals.

Eligibility Requirements

  • At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time) within the past 3 years in a STEM occupation listed below.
  • Experience can be in Canada or abroad, and does not need to be continuous.
  • Must meet all requirements in the instructions for the draw round.

Required Occupations

Occupation Name2021 NOC Code2021 TEER
Architecture and science managers200110
Civil engineering technologists and technicians223002
Civil Engineers213001
Cybersecurity specialists212201
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians223102
Electrical and electronics engineers213101
Geological Engineers213311
Industrial and manufacturing engineers213211
Insurance agents and brokers631003
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians223012

How to Apply

  1. Create an Express Entry profile on the IRCC website.
  2. Ensure your work experience matches one of the eligible NOC codes.
  3. Submit your language test results and get your CRS score.
  4. Wait for a STEM category draw and receive an ITA if your score meets the cutoff.
  5. Submit your complete PR application within 60 days.

Pool Distribution

Total profiles in the pool: 216,167

Draw Analysis

CRS vs Previous

+10 pts

ITAs vs Previous

-1,400

Avg CRS (Last 5)

484

Avg Size (Last 5)

3,200

The STEM occupations (Version 1) draw #293 issued 4,500 invitations with a CRS cutoff of 491 on Apr 11, 2024.

The CRS cutoff increased by 10 points compared to the previous STEM occupations (Version 1) draw (#274, CRS 481, Dec 8, 2023).

Recent STEM occupations (Version 1) Draws

DrawDateCRSInvitationsvs Previous
#293Apr 11, 20244914,500+10
#274Dec 8, 20234815,900-10
#254Jul 5, 2023486500+5