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Express Entry Draw #357 : Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare Professionals For PR

Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare Professionals in Latest Express Entry Draw

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    Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare Professionals in Latest Express Entry Draw

    In its recent major Express Entry draw on July 22nd, Canada has targeted meeting its rising healthcare labor demand by issuing 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. This draw was specifically designed for skilled professionals in the healthcare and social services sectors.

    The eligibility for this draw was determined by a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 475, and the candidates were also supposed to have submitted their Express Entry profiles by March 13, 2025, at 1:08 p.m. UTC.

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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

    Results: Rounds of invitations

    • Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2)
    • Number of ITAs: 4,000
    • Date and time of round: July 22, 2025 at 16:27:45 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 475
    • Tie-breaking rule: March 13, 2025 at 13:08:29 UTC

    If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

    Invitations to apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program may be issued through this round of invitations.

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    IRCC’s Focus on Healthcare and Social Services

    Being the third healthcare and social services specific draw of the year, the July 22nd draw highlighted the Canadian government’s efforts towards filling the gap between the demand and availability of skilled professionals in the healthcare sector. Having an aging population and rising demands for healthcare services, the doors for professionals in this field from around the world are welcome to apply for PR. Some professions like registered nurses, therapists, social workers, home support staff, etc, are in demand too.
    This draw is part of IRCC’s ongoing implementation of category-based selections, which prioritize foreign talent in high-need occupations.

    Express Entry Activity of 2025 So Far

    Canada’s Express Entry program has witnessed a total of 49,403 ITAs being issued to candidates for PR since the beginning of 2025.

    These ITAs were issued through various categories like CEC, PNPs, Healthcare and Social Services, and French-language proficiency.

    Recent Draw Activity: A Quick Recap

    In the month of July alone, four draws have taken place:
    • July 22 : Healthcare and Social Services – 4,000 ITAs (CRS 475)
    • July 21: PNP-specific draw – 202 ITAs (CRS 788)
    • July 8: Canadian Experience Class – 3,000 ITAs (CRS 518)
    • July 7: PNP draw – 356 ITAs (CRS 750)
    The draws are designed in such a way that they alternate with each other and give the right importance to the right professions at the time of demand of the country, within every few weeks.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

    Below is a snapshot of all Express Entry draws conducted so far this year:
    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) : 18,850
    • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) : 6,053
    • French language proficiency: 18,500
    • Education Professionals 1,000
    • Healthcare and social services occupations 5,000
    Draw Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    357 July 22 Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) 4,000 475
    356 July 21 PNP 202 788
    355 July 08 CEC 3,000 518
    354 July 07 PNP 356 750
    353 June 26 CEC 3,000 521
    352 June 23 PNP 503 742
    351 June 12 CEC 3,000 529
    350 June 10 Provincial Nominee Program 125 784
    349 June 04 Healthcare and social services 500 504
    348 June 02 PNP 277 726
    347 May 13 CEC 500 547
    346 May 12 PNP 511 706
    345 May 02 Healthcare and social Services Occupations 500 510
    344 May 01 Education Professionals 1,000 479
    343 April 28 PNP 421 727
    342 April 14 PNP 825 764
    341 March 21 French language 7,500 379
    340 March 17 PNP 536 736
    339 March 06 French language 4,500 410
    338 March 03 PNP 725 667
    337 February 19 French language 6,500 428
    336 February 17 PNP 646 750
    335 February 05 CEC 4,000 521
    334 February 04 PNP 455 802
    333 January 23 CEC 4,000 527
    332 January 8 CEC 1,350 542
    331 January 7 PNP 471 793

    As of July 22, a total of 49,403 ITAs have been issued through the Express Entry system in 2025.

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    Breakdown of 2025 Express Entry Activity

    So far this year, 45,903 candidates have received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry. Rather than holding broad, all-program draws, IRCC has shifted its strategy to program- and category-based selection. The focus has largely been on:

    • Provincial Nominee Program
    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
    • French-language proficiency
    • Healthcare and social services
    • Education-related occupations

    Here’s a categorical breakdown of how many times each draw type has been held in 2025:

    Draw Type Number of Draws
    Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) 13
    Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 7
    French-language proficiency 3
    Healthcare and social services 3
    Education 1
    CEC draws continue to prioritize individuals already contributing to Canada’s workforce through temporary residence and employment. This strategy enables smoother integration of skilled workers who are already familiar with the Canadian labor market and society.

    Current Express Entry Trends and Category Breakdown

    With the latest draw, the healthcare and social services category now joins a growing list of specialized selection categories implemented this year. The distribution of draws in 2025 highlights a more nuanced approach to selecting candidates who meet Canada’s urgent labour and demographic needs.

    Draw Type Number of Draws
    Provincial Nominee Program 7
    French-language proficiency 3
    Canadian Experience Class 3
    Education 1
    Healthcare and social services 1

    Strategic Insights for Aspiring Immigrants

    For candidates hoping to secure Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry, the current pattern underscores the value of:
    • Securing a provincial nomination, which adds 600 points to your CRS score
    • Gaining Canadian work experience, making you eligible under the Canadian Experience Class
    • Improving French proficiency, a key category in several high-volume draws
    Additionally, applicants in healthcare, education, or social services may find themselves prioritized under future category-based rounds.

    Pathways Opening for Candidates Below 500 CRS

    One of the eligibility criteria for this draw is for the candidates to have a minimum of six months of continuous, full-time employment experience in one of the occupations in-demand list. This experience could be either inside or outside of Canada.
    The rise of the category-specific ITAs has made immigration methods more accessible for candidates with moderate CRS scores. While past all-program draws frequently had cut-offs above 500, present focused draws mostly provide skilled workers—such as nurses, physiotherapists, and community care professionals—with a better equitable opportunity of obtaining Canadian permanent residency.
    so, if you are aiming for the Canadian PR through one of the Express Entry’s targeted professions, now is the time to begin your application process, get ready for IELTS and find ways to increase your CRS score.

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