Express Entry Draw 274 | 5,900 Invited in STEM Category

Express Entry Draw 274

The Latest Express Entry Draw 274 took place on December 8th, 2023. This draw saw a CRS score of 481 and invited 5,900 candidates eligible for category-based selection in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM) occupations.


Targeted Express Entry Draw December 8, 2023 Results:

  • Express Entry Round: #274
  • Draw Type: STEM occupations (2023-1)
  • Draw Date: December 08, 2023
  • CRS Cut-off Score: 481
  • No. of invitations: 5,900
  • Tie-breaking rule:  November 25, 2023

Second STEM Category-Specific Draw

Express Entry draw 274 issued 5,900 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 481. Today’s draw was the second category-specific draw for STEM occupations. Meaning that all candidates for this draw were selected from a select number of NOC codes within the Express Entry pool, related to STEM occupations.


Qualification for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Category

To qualify, you must:

  1. Have acquired a minimum of 6 months of continuous full-time work experience (or an equivalent amount of part-time work experience) in one of the occupations listed in the table below, within the last 3 years.
  2. This experience should have been gained either in Canada or abroad.
  3. Satisfy all the criteria outlined in the instructions specific to the current round.

Comprehensive eligibility information can be found in the instructions provided for each round on the IRCC website.


Canada Express Entry Latest Draws 2023

Express Entry Draw # Date ITA CRS Program
274 December 8, 2023 5,900 481 STEM occupations
273 December 7, 2023 1,000 470 French language proficiency
272 December 6, 2023 4,750 561 All programs
271 October 26, 2023 3,600 431 Healthcare occupations
270 October 25, 2023 300 486 French language proficiency
269 October 24, 2023 1,548 776 PNP
268 October 10, 2023 3,725 500 All programs
267 September 28, 2023 600 600 Agriculture and Agri-food
266 September 27, 2023 500 500 French language proficiency
265 September 26, 2023 3,000 504 All programs

What will be the Canada PR processing time in 2024?

The processing time for Canada Permanent Resident (PR) applications varies based on factors such as the PR program, application completeness, processing volume, and additional security or medical checks. The entire Canada PR processing time ranges from 12 to 24 months, involving stages from receiving the Invitation to Apply (ITA) to obtaining the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and relocating to Canada, each with recorded processing times.


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