Can Engineers Apply for Canada Express Entry?

Yes, Engineers can apply for the Canada Express Entry program. Engineers can apply through any immigration program under the Express Entry system. The IRCC also introduced category-based selection draws to deal with the workforce shortages in Canada. The six categories target specific occupations, and candidates with professional experience in these categories receive an invitation to apply for PR. Engineers can be invited through the Express Entry category-based draws under the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) category. To be eligible for an invitation through the targeted Express Entry draws, the candidate must have a minimum of 6 months of work experience in the last 3 years in any qualifying occupations. Around 4,500 STEM professionals were invited in 2024 via the STEM-targeted Express Entry Draws.

 

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Which Engineer occupations are eligible for the Express Entry Draw?

Engineers can receive an invitation to apply for PR under the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) category, provided they fulfill the basic Express Entry eligibility criteria. However, not all engineering occupations are eligible for the Express Entry program.

You can refer to the table below to learn about the engineering professions that qualify for Express Entry:

NOC Code	Engineering Occupations
21300	Civil Engineers
21311	Computer Engineers
21310	Electrical and Electronics Engineers
20010	Engineering Managers
21321	Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
21322	Metallurgical and Materials Engineers
21231	Software Engineers and Designers

 

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How do I apply for Express Entry as an Engineer?

You can follow the below steps to apply for the category-based Express Entry program as an engineer:

 

Step 1: Fulfill the eligibility criteria to get selected for the STEM-targeted Express Entry draw

Step 2: Get the language proficiency tests (English/French)

Step 3: Create an Express Entry profile

Step 4: Score at least 67 points on the points calculator

Step 5: Get an Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Step 6: Submit your Canada PR application

Step 7: Wait for the application status

 

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