STEM occupations draws
Category-based rounds for science, technology, engineering and math occupations.
Quick answer
The latest STEM draw was round #293 on April 11, 2024, with 4,500 invitations and a minimum CRS score of 491. Over the past 12 months, 3 STEM draws had cut-offs between 481 and 491 (average 486).
Last updated October 28, 2026 · Source: IRCC
Latest cut-off
491
#293 · April 11, 2024
Latest invitations
4,500
12-month range
481–491
3 draws, avg 486
All-time
3
draws · 10,900 invitations
How often
Across the last 2 STEM draws, rounds were typically about 156 days apart. IRCC doesn't publish a schedule, so treat this as a pattern, not a prediction.
STEM draws by year
Eligible occupations (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations)
IRCC requires that candidates have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous — in a single occupation listed in the table below (no matter your primary occupation); in Canada or abroad.
- NOC 20011 Architecture and science managers
- NOC 21220 Cybersecurity specialists
- NOC 21300 Civil engineers
- NOC 21301 Mechanical engineers
- NOC 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers
- NOC 21321 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- NOC 21331 Geological engineers
- NOC 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- NOC 22301 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- NOC 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- NOC 63100 Insurance agents and brokers
Source: IRCC category-based selection.
Every STEM draw
| # | Date | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 293 | April 11, 2024 | 4,500 | 491 |
| 274 | December 8, 2023 | 5,900 | 481 |
| 254 | July 5, 2023 | 500 | 486 |
Frequently asked questions
What CRS score do you need for a STEM draw?+
There's no fixed score — each round sets its own cut-off. In 2024, STEM draws had minimum CRS scores between 491 and 491 (average 491). The most recent, round #293 on April 11, 2024, invited candidates with 491 or more.
How often are STEM draws held?+
IRCC doesn't publish a schedule. Over the last 2 STEM draws, the typical gap between rounds was about 156 days.
How many invitations were issued in STEM draws in 2024?+
4,500 invitations across 1 STEM draws in 2024, according to IRCC's rounds data.
Other draw types: CEC · PNP · French · Healthcare · Trades · Transport · Education · Agriculture · Physicians · Senior managers · Military · FST · FSW · General
Want to see how your score compares? Calculate your CRS score. Category eligibility is set by IRCC for each round — check the official round details before relying on any category.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.