First STEM draw announced for categorybased immigration

The applicants must first submit an online EOI related to one of the programs administered under Express Entry, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program of the Canadian Experience Class.

In terms of category-based selection, the first STEM selection was made on June 28 with the invitation to apply sent out to 500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 486.

IRCC is prioritizing the invitation of skilled newcomers with STEM experience. Eligible occupations under the STEM draw include: architects, architecture and science managers, business system specialists, civil engineers, computer and information systems managers, computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), computer systems developers and programmers, cybersecurity specialists, data scientists, database analysts and data administrators, electrical and electronics engineers, engineering managers, industrial and manufacturing engineers, information systems specialists, land surveyors, landscape architects, mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries, metallurgical and materials engineers, natural and applied science researchers, consultants, and program officers, softwear developers and programmers, softwear engineers and designers, urban and land use planners, web country to claim its position as Asia’s tourism powerhouse.

“Love the Philippines” is a recognition of our natural assets, our storied history, our rich culture, and diversity. There is so much more to the Philippines than the fun and adventure that we have so far articulated to the world,” she said in a speech about the new campaign.

When asked to clarify if the agency would still use the slogan, Frasco made an apparent reference to her remarks, saying “it was evident.”

DOT spent 49 million pesos (approximately $880,000) on the new “Love the Philippines” campaign and slogan, which replaces the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” slogan from over a decade ago. – PNA designers, and web developers and programmers.

The CRS score still applies to category-based applicants. Minister Fraser spoke supportively of his efforts to attract candidates with a strong background in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

“I am excited to announced this STEM category-based selection round with my colleague, Minister Champagne (Minister of Innovations, Science and Industry), which will increase access to permanent residence for skilled workers with STEM experience. We look forward to welcoming these talented and innovative newcomers to our country.”

It is comforting to know that our immigration department is taking active steps in managing the Express Entry system to attract the brightest and the best applicants for Canada. One of the greatest strengths of Canada is to remain a welcoming country of destination for skilled workers from abroad. The efforts to increase our recruitment of candidates with STEM experience is an example of the immigration department’s refinement of Express Entry to attract more in-demand skilled workers. We applaud their efforts and encourage family, friends, and applicants to consider Canada as the choice destination for STEM and other category-based immigration.

Michael Scott is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC, R525678) who has 30 years of experience with Immigration Canada and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. He currently works as a licensed consultant with Immigration Connexion International Ltd. Contact him at 204-6911166 or 204-227-0292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail.com.

Throughout the month of June, the Filipino Members Chapter-Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (FMC) participated in several key events that highlighted the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines.

From Philippine Heritage Week, organized annually by