First-Ever Express Entry invitation round for STEM Experts will open on 5 July 2023

Canada has started holding the Category-based Express Entry draws, based on the six categories announced on May 30, 2023. The first-ever category-based draw Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted targeting the Healthcare workers. However, the next category-based invitation round will focus on candidates with expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Category-based Express Entry draw for STEM Experts on 5 July

Understanding the enormous value and transformative capability of STEM professionals, Canada's Express Entry system is now providing a streamlined and well-organized pathway for individuals with expertise in these key fields. As per IRCC, the first-ever Express Entry draw targeting the candidates with STEP expertise will be conducted on 5 July 2023.

By prioritizing the ITAs of skilled professionals with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) experience, Canada plans to fulfil the rising demand for talent and fill key vacancies that contribute to the Canada’s economic progress and technological advancement.

Announcing about the upcoming STEM based EE Draws, Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said, “Canada’s ability to remain at the cutting edge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics depends largely on our country’s ability to recruit top talent from around the world. I’m excited to announce this STEM category-based selection round with my colleague, Minster Champagne, which will increase access to permanent residence for skilled workers with STEM experience. We look forward to welcoming these talented and innovative newcomers to our country.”

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Key sectors across Canada are experiencing worker shortages, and immigration is helping to fill these labour gaps. Last month, Minister Fraser announced new changes to Express Entry through category-based selection. These changes help address labour needs that support an identified economic goal, and strengthen Francophone immigration by inviting candidates with specific work experience or language ability to apply for permanent residence.

The category based draw targeting candidates with STEM expertise will focus on inviting occupations, such as:

• Data scientists,
• Software developers and programmers,
• Mathematicians,
• Statisticians and actuaries,
• Electrical and electronics engineers, etc.

Such Express Entry invitation rounds focusing on STEM talent will help Canada’s science and technology sector to bring in skilled talent that businesses require to speed up innovation and achieve their growth prospects.

Opportunity for STEM Experts

If your occupation falls under the STEM and have considerable experience as well, it’s a best chance for you to register your profile in federal Express Entry System and apply for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa.

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- Rajneesh Kumar