IRCC Conducts Express Entry Draw for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations
On June 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC) held another Express Entry draw targeting candidates in
healthcare and social services roles. A total of 500 Invitations to Apply
(ITAs) for permanent residence were issued.
To be eligible for this targeted draw, applicants needed:
- A
minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504
- An
Express Entry profile created before 6:47 a.m. (UTC) on March 31, 2025
This was the second draw of the month and only the second
time IRCC has targeted the updated healthcare and social services category in
2025.
Express Entry Draw Summary – 2025
Here is a summary of all draws held so far this year:
|
Date |
Draw Type |
Number of ITAs |
CRS Cut-off |
|
June 4 |
Healthcare & Social Services |
500 |
504 |
|
June 2 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
277 |
726 |
|
May 13 |
Canadian Experience Class |
500 |
547 |
|
May 12 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
511 |
706 |
|
May 2 |
Healthcare & Social Services |
500 |
510 |
|
May 1 |
Education |
1,000 |
479 |
|
April 28 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
421 |
727 |
|
April 14 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
825 |
764 |
|
March 21 |
French Language Proficiency |
7,500 |
379 |
|
March 17 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
536 |
736 |
|
March 6 |
French Language Proficiency |
4,500 |
410 |
|
March 3 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
725 |
667 |
|
February 19 |
French Language Proficiency |
6,500 |
428 |
|
February 17 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
646 |
750 |
|
February 5 |
Canadian Experience Class |
4,000 |
521 |
|
February 4 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
455 |
802 |
|
January 23 |
Canadian Experience Class |
4,000 |
527 |
|
January 8 |
Canadian Experience Class |
1,350 |
542 |
|
January 7 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
471 |
793 |
As of now, IRCC has issued 35,217 ITAs through the
Express Entry system in 2025.
Express Entry Draw Breakdown by Category
|
Category |
Number of Draws |
|
Provincial Nominee Program |
9 |
|
Canadian Experience Class |
4 |
|
French-language Proficiency |
3 |
|
Healthcare and Social Services |
2 |
|
Education |
1 |
Express Entry Processing Timelines
- Profile
Validity: Once created, an Express Entry profile
stays active for 12 months. If a candidate doesn’t receive an ITA
within that time, they can resubmit a new profile, provided they still
meet the eligibility criteria.
- Tie-Breaking
Rule: When multiple candidates have the same CRS score,
IRCC uses the date and time the profile was submitted to decide who gets
selected.
- Application
Submission: After receiving an ITA, candidates have 60
days to submit a complete PR application.
- Processing
Time: IRCC aims to process complete PR applications within six
months from the date of submission.
If you’re a healthcare or social services professional
looking to immigrate to Canada, this targeted draw may offer a strong
opportunity to apply for permanent residence. Consider reviewing your Express
Entry profile and CRS score to ensure you’re competitive for future draws.
