Express Entry draw #274
STEM occupations (Version 1) round held on December 8, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #274 was a STEM occupations (Version 1) round held on December 8, 2023. IRCC issued 5,900 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 481, 5 points lower than the previous STEM draw (#254).
CRS cut-off
481
-5 vs previous STEM draw (#254)
Invitations
5,900
Draw type
STEM
| Round | #274 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 8, 2023 |
| Round type | STEM occupations (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 5,900 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 481 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 07, 2023 at 09:24:49 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 481, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 07, 2023 at 09:24:49 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of December 5, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 4,525 | |
| 501-600 | 5,457 | |
| 451-500 | 60,014 | |
| 491-500 | 6,634 | |
| 481-490 | 10,335 | |
| 471-480 | 17,312 | |
| 461-470 | 14,165 | |
| 451-460 | 11,568 | |
| 401-450 | 53,502 | |
| 441-450 | 10,885 | |
| 431-440 | 11,111 | |
| 421-430 | 9,973 | |
| 411-420 | 10,608 | |
| 401-410 | 10,925 | |
| 351-400 | 58,457 | |
| 301-350 | 30,148 | |
| 0-300 | 5,267 | |
| Total | 217,370 |
How this round compares
- Compared with the previous STEM draw (#254, July 5, 2023): cut-off -5, invitations 500 → 5,900.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 23, 2023 and December 5, 2023, the pool changed by +2,497 profiles overall and +7,139 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #273 French (470), #272 General (561).
Previous STEM draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #254 | July 5, 2023 | 500 | 486 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #274?+
481. IRCC invited 5,900 candidates in this STEM occupations (Version 1) round on December 8, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 481.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #274?+
September 07, 2023 at 09:24:49 UTC. Candidates with exactly 481 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #274?+
Only candidates eligible for the STEM round type. Category-based rounds for science, technology, engineering and math occupations.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.