Express Entry Draw 274 results are finally announced: Canada extends 5900 invitations in the STEM Category

On the 8th of December, the results for Express Entry Draw 274 were announced. IRCC issued 5,900 ITAs for the STEM Category (category based on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with a minimum CRS Score of 471.

This is the 2nd Category Based Draw. The first Express Entry Draw for the STEM category was held on the 5^th of July,2023. These category-based draws invite candidates from the Express Entry Pool who are eligible for specific categories.

This being the 3rd Draw this week indicates the absence of Draws in November due to some issues. 

The first Draw in the STEM Category, held on the 5^th of July, invited 500 STEM Professionals with a minimum CRS score of 486. We witnessed a significant rise in the number of invitees as compared to the 1^st Draw. About 5000+ people have met all the requirements and got their ITA’s.

The Eligibility Criteria of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Draw:

To qualify for the Draw of the STEM Category, these are the few basic parameters:

1. A full-time work experience for at least 6 months or an equivalent part-time experience in the enlisted job categories
2. The job experience should be acquired either in Canada or in any other foreign country
3. Meet all the requirements as outlined

The Candidature in the Current Express Entry Pool:

IRCC mandatorily updates the number of candidates in the Express Entry Pool before the commencement of the 2nd round. The numbers may vary based on new applications, your profile expiry, or whether you have received an ITA.

The Occupations that are eligible for the STEM Category Draw:

The Latest Express Draws: General (All Categories)