Thousands of healthcare workers are invited in the latest draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued thousands more invitations to apply (ITAs) through its Express Entry system, marking another significant round focused on in-demand occupations.
The latest draw saw 4,000 ITAs sent to candidates under the Express Entry Healthcare and Social Services occupations category.
To qualify for this round, candidates needed to meet the following conditions:
- Hold a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 475
- Have created an Express Entry profile before 1:08 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on 13 March 2025
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
This draw for healthcare professionals adds to an active year for Express Entry, which has seen a steady flow of invitations across multiple streams.
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and 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 and 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 |
The latest draw is the fourth Express Entry round of July and follows a busy pattern this month, including a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on 21 July, a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on 8 July, and another PNP draw just a day before that on 7 July.
To date, IRCC has issued a total of 49,403 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025.
Breakdown Of Express Entry Draws This Year
Thousands of healthcare workers are invited in the latest draw. So far this year, Express Entry draws have focused largely on the PNP stream, with significant invitations also going to Canadian Experience Class candidates, French-speaking applicants, and those in targeted priority occupation categories like healthcare.
| 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 |
Since 10 June, IRCC has largely kept to a predictable two-week pattern of alternating PNP and CEC draws. This consistency helps candidates plan when to update profiles and monitor cut-off scores.
Employers Who Hire For Eligible Category-Based Jobs
Category-based selection offers crucial opportunities for candidates whose CRS scores are below 500.
To benefit from these targeted draws, candidates must have at least six months of full-time, continuous work experience in an eligible occupation. This work experience can be gained either inside or outside Canada, making these pathways accessible to many skilled workers globally.
With consistent category-based draws and a steady flow of ITAs, IRCC continues to emphasize Canada’s commitment to addressing critical labour shortages and welcoming skilled talent from around the world.
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