Express Entry Draw #274: 5,900 Invitations Issued
On December 8, 2023, IRCC conducted the third consecutive Express Entry Draw (#274) of the week, inviting a total of 5,900 immigrants working under selected STEM occupations to apply for the Canada PR visa.
The specific date and time of the round were recorded as December 08, 2023 (at 03:02:52 UTC). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited stood at 481. In the event of multiple candidates having the same lowest score, the tie-breaking rule was applied based on the date and time of their Express Entry profile submission, with the cut-off set at November 25, 2023 (at 09:48:36 UTC).
The following information includes the number of invitations distributed and the CRS’s minimal score:
- Category: STEM occupations
- Total number of invitations sent: 5,900
- Minimum CRS Score: 481
- Tie-breaking rule: November 25, 2023 at 09:48:36 UTC
List of Selected STEM Occupations are as follows:
| Occupation | 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 |
Will the CRS no longer be used for Express Entry in 2024?
While the IRCC is anticipated to shift its focus to target applicants based on specific in-demand qualities in Canada’s economy, the CRS score will still be a crucial factor in Express Entry draws in 2024. Candidates will continue to receive invitations without consideration of specific categories, encompassing both general and program-specific draws. Express Entry pool candidates meeting category requirements will be ranked, and top candidates will be invited to apply for permanent residence.
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.
