Canada Just held a new STEM draw on Dec. 8, 2023.
A total of 5,900 individuals with CRS scores ranging from 481 to 581 were invited. The largest category-based draw ever held is this one!
There are a sizable number of high-scoring applicants in the Express Entry pool who qualify for the STEM category, as indicated by the large number of candidates and the large CRS cut-off.
Although the CRS remains somewhat high, it is significantly lower than the 561 all-program draw from December 6. Once more, this demonstrates how advantageous it is for Express Entry applicants to be eligible for a category-based lottery.
The list of eligible occupations under the STEM category
| Occupation | 2021 NOC code | TEER category |
|---|---|---|
| Architects | 21200 | 1 |
| Architecture and science managers | 20011 | 0 |
| Business systems specialists | 21221 | 1 |
| Civil Engineers | 21300 | 1 |
| Computer and information systems managers | 20012 | 0 |
| Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | 21311 | 1 |
| Computer systems developers and programmers | 21230 | 1 |
| Cybersecurity specialists | 21220 | 1 |
| Data scientists | 21211 | 1 |
| Database analysts and data administrators | 21223 | 1 |
| Electrical and electronics engineers | 21310 | 1 |
| Engineering managers | 20010 | 0 |
| Industrial and manufacturing engineers | 21321 | 1 |
| Information systems specialists | 21222 | 1 |
| Land surveyors | 21203 | 1 |
| Landscape Architects | 21201 | 1 |
| Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries | 21210 | 1 |
| Metallurgical and materials engineers | 21322 | 1 |
| Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 41400 | 1 |
| Software developers and programmers | 21232 | 1 |
| Software engineers and designers | 21231 | 1 |
| Urban and land use planners | 21202 | 1 |
| Web designers | 21233 | 1 |
| Web developers and programmers | 21234 | 1 |
Please note, it could take up to 24 hours to receive an ITA. Keep an eye on your inbox if you think you may have been invited.
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