#293 Express Entry Draw invites 4500 STEM professionals

Highlights: The latest Express Entry draw issued 4500 ITAs for STEM professionals

• IRCC held the latest Express Entry #293 draw on April 11, 2024, issuing 4500 ITAs.
• It was a category-based draw that invited STEM professionals.
• The minimum CRS score required to qualify was 491.
• The recent Express Entry marked the first draw for STEM occupations in 2024.

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Details of the Express Entry draw #293

The latest category-based Express Entry draw was held on April 11, 2024. IRCC issued 4500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for STEM professionals. The minimum CRS score requirement for the draw was 491. 

 

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Express Entry Draws held in April 2024

 

Date	Draw Type	Number of ITAs	Minimum CRS score
April 11	STEM occupations	4500	491
April 10	General	1280	549

 

 Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry

A minimum of 67 points are required for the Express Entry program.

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements to qualify for the Express Entry System:

• Candidates must belong to the age group of 18 to 35 years
• The minimum educational qualifications should be equal to the secondary level of education in Canada
• A minimum of 12 months of work experience is required
• English language requirements like IELTS or PTE must be fulfilled
• Additional points are allotted if any of your close family members or relatives are staying in Canada
• An additional ten points are given if you have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.

 

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