This thread reflects a specific historical OINP Human Capital Priorities STEM-stream draw, but the underlying logic members described still applies to how these draws work.
What group members advised:- OINP STEM draws use a CRS band, not a single cutoff. In this round, invitations went to candidates roughly between 458 and 462 CRS — scores meaningfully above or below that band were not selected.
- A higher CRS doesn't guarantee an invite in a targeted stream draw. One member with 464 CRS was not selected despite scoring above others who were, because OINP draws from within a set band tied to its own criteria (occupation/NOC targeting) rather than simple highest-score-first.
- Track the specific band for the stream you're eligible for, since STEM, Human Capital, and other OINP streams can have different cutoff ranges in the same period.
This draw's exact numbers (458–462 CRS) are historical and specific to that round — always check the current OINP notification for the live band rather than relying on past figures.