Second Largest Express Entry draw of the Year- Invites 5,900 Candidates with STEM Occupations

This particular invitation round marked the 274th draw in the history of the Express Entry system.

Express Entry Draw – 8 Dec 2023

In this category-based EE draw, the IRCC has issued 5,900 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa to the STEM occupation candidates with CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score 481 points or above. This is the momentous drop in CUT OFF for the STEM candidates.

Express Entry Draw Result – 8 December 2023

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
December 8, 2023	STEM occupations (2023-1)	5,900	481	November 25, 2023 at 09:48:36 UTC

Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date

EE Draw Analysis

After this new category-based EE draw, Canada has now issued a total of 1,06,871 Invitations in overall 38 Express Entry draws conducted this year by IRCC. The CRS score dropped drastically for this particular draw for the STEM occupation candidates.

Notably, this draw was focused solely on candidates with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations, highlighting Canada's ongoing emphasis on inviting skilled professionals in these critical fields. Hence, if you have experience in one of these domains, you have a bright chance of obtaining Canadian PR Visa in upcoming year 2024.

This event constituted the 3rd draw of the week and the 38th draw overall in the year, highlighting Canada's commitment to maintaining an inclusive and dynamic immigration system that addresses the nation's economic and technological requirements.

 

Category-based selections

In May of this year, the IRCC declared its plan to initiate Express Entry invitation rounds categorized by specific criteria, i.e. Category-based EE draws. These draws are custom-made for Express Entry candidates who fulfil the criteria for distinct characteristics, such as, proficiency in the French language or possessing work experience in any of the 5 designated occupations:

• Healthcare
• STEM professions
• Trades
• Transport
• Agriculture and agri-food

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For an assessment of your eligibility for Canadian PR programs, such as, Federal Express Entry System or Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and apply for the same to get Canada PR in 2024, please contact the Visas Avenue Migration Expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.

- Rajneesh Kumar