{"id":21489,"date":"2023-07-12T12:42:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T07:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/?p=21489"},"modified":"2023-07-12T12:42:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T07:12:01","slug":"study-in-canada-stem-courses-can-work-as-an-express-entry-pass-for-international-students-news-2023-07","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/study-in-canada-stem-courses-can-work-as-an-express-entry-pass-for-international-students-news-2023-07\/","title":{"rendered":"Study in Canada: STEM Courses Can Work as an Express Entry Pass for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Canada has widened its acceptance of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/canada-express-entry\/\">Express Entry<\/a><\/strong> permits for professionals skilled in the <strong>science<\/strong>, <strong>technology<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/category\/engineering\/\">engineering<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>mathematics<\/strong> (STEM) sector. This step is an attempt to improve its workforce in the field of STEM.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an attempt to improve its global competitiveness and bolster economic growth, the Canadian government has announced new pathways for STEM Professionals. The immigration minister announced category-based immigration earlier this year to gauge the inflow of skilled workers receiving permanent residency in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IRCC conducted a STEM-based category draw for Express Entries on the 5th of July 2023. Not only this, this category is among those given priority for express entry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Study in Canada: STEM Courses Can Work as an Express Entry Pass for International Students\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/gePjQektbjJUP6Al7OQLWBmjIvWZ-Q5p1kc-w6foAbm-JJloOSBGN7rkij7YoEfEgYBqOpuLRtz6Wi3-RUNvZWpiUKhpJE2Zr3xZQSxMgSJzQx2s6ULvIYjTR7bcJ35rYGb3qt-a3gp_S8rRYBJB07o\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This year, category-based selection will allow Canada to issue invitations to apply to prospective permanent residents with strong French language skills or work experience in high-demand fields:<br>\u2705 Healthcare<br>\u2705STEM professions<br>\u2705Trades<br>\u2705Transport<br>\u2705Agriculture and agri-food<\/p>&mdash; IRCC (@CitImmCanada) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CitImmCanada\/status\/1674096105062125568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 28, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-in-it-for-the-international-student\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s in it for the International Student?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/study-locations\/study-in-canada\/\">studying in Canada<\/a><\/strong> is better than before. As an international student studying STEM courses in Canada, one\u2019s chances of getting a permanent residency are better than others. The foreign student who studies <strong>STEM-based courses<\/strong> in Canada has the best of both worlds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STEM subjects have been given priority over many other categories which means the chances of getting an express entry is more than students learning different subjects in Canada. Above that, having studied in Canada gives an upper edge over those who will have to prove their eligibility from scratch migrating for the first time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While express entry requires foreign officials to have a considerable amount of experience in their field. According to IRCC, an international student in Canada can apply for express entry after working for a year on a post-study work visa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-pre-requisites-for-express-entry-of-international-student-studying-in-canada\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Pre-Requisites for Express Entry of International Student Studying in Canada&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates willing to apply for an Express Entry in Canada must have some prerequisites. Their procedure will not take long and having a previous record will add to their privilege while processing their application. Here are 5 things that a student will need to prove their eligibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Study in Canada: STEM Courses Can Work as an Express Entry Pass for International Students\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zSocgiOban_HvjHI1liA2Rad3l6TYyCIHGdc47cnvB87RWwPFv-IFI3iZ1-xempaOXwpoV7zZVcV1kYNjwWY4WCsXzJDnKIdnnuuiP3z8WattfaQ1NY3Yu4x1lQsNmr74hdmgRRTlCVkTJRcr1GvCcE\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skilled work experience of at least 1 year in Canada.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The job must be listed under Canada\u2019s 2021 National Occupation Classification as TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The candidate must meet the language requirements. Knowing the French language can be added advantage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students can also earn extra points through Comprehensive Ranking Scores.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, one must file a complete application for express entry.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to read more such exciting information, make sure you follow Leverage Edu <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/category\/news-updates\/\"><strong>News Updates<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Canada has introduced many immigration pathways and work permits for foreign nationals who specialise in STEM courses. 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