Express Entry issues ITAs in a major healthcare draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued thousands of invitations to apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry round of invitations.
The department invited 2,500 candidates in a category-based draw targeting those with work experience in Healthcare and social services occupations.
To receive an invitation in this round, candidates needed to:
- Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470
- Have created an Express Entry profile before 8:08 p.m. UTC on April 23, 2025
This draw marks one of the largest in the Healthcare category this year and demonstrates Canada’s growing emphasis on attracting skilled workers in critical public service roles.
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
Express Entry issues ITAs in a major healthcare draw. Below is the summary of other draws as well. Take a look!
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| 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 |
This week’s round of invitations is the second-largest Healthcare-focused draw of 2025, following the July 22 draw where 4,000 candidates received ITAs.
It is also the fifth Express Entry draw this month and the second of the week.
Since May, IRCC has conducted a Healthcare and social services category-based draw every month, marking a significant policy shift. Notably, no Healthcare-specific draws were held in the earlier part of 2025. This change shows Canada’s determination to strengthen its healthcare and social services workforce amid growing national demand.
Express Entry Trends In 2025
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 55,820 ITAs across different draw types.
The year’s Express Entry draws reveal a clear pattern of prioritization. The majority of rounds have been Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, but there has also been consistent focus on Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, French-language proficiency draws, and Healthcare and social services draws.
Here’s a breakdown of draw types so far this year:
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 15 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 8 |
| French-language proficiency | 4 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4 |
| Education | 1 |
What Does This Mean For Candidates?
This latest draw highlights a continued shift toward category-based selections. Healthcare professionals remain highly sought after, and candidates with experience in this sector may have an advantage in the coming months.
Candidates are encouraged to create or update their Express Entry profiles to ensure they remain in the pool for future draws.
With nearly 56,000 ITAs already issued in 2025, IRCC’s strategy suggests ongoing opportunities for skilled workers, especially in priority sectors such as healthcare, education, and French-language roles.
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