Do you qualify for Express Entry’s new STEM category?
Apr 21, 2025
The Express Entry STEM category has undergone major changes over the past two months. A total of 19 occupations have been removed, while 6 new occupations have been added.
As a result, many foreign nationals who previously qualified under the STEM category may no longer be eligible, whereas others may now find themselves newly eligible.
Why Eligibility Matters
Qualifying under a category-based draw can be the deciding factor between receiving an invitation for Canadian permanent residency (PR) — or missing out entirely.
In This Article:
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A breakdown of occupations currently eligible under the revised STEM category
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How to determine if you qualify
Updated List of Eligible STEM Occupations (2025)
As of the changes implemented in February 2025, the STEM category now includes a total of 11 occupations.
Below is the complete list of eligible occupations, along with their corresponding National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes. Newly added occupations are highlighted in bold.
| Occupation | NOC code |
| Architecture and science managers | 20011 |
| Civil engineering technologists and technicians | 22300 |
| Civil Engineers | 21300 |
| Cybersecurity specialists | 21220 |
| Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians | 22310 |
| Electrical and electronics engineers | 21310 |
| Geological Engineers | 21331 |
| Industrial and manufacturing engineers | 21321 |
| Insurance agents and brokers | 63100 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 22301 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 21301 |
