IRCC issues ITAs in healthcare and social services draw. A total of 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued during this round.
To be eligible for selection in this draw, candidates needed to meet two key requirements:
- 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 draw marks the second time in 2025 that IRCC has invited applicants specifically from the healthcare and social services category, emphasizing Canada’s ongoing efforts to meet labour shortages in critical public service sectors.
2025 Express Entry Draw Activity At A Glance
Below is a summary of all Express Entry draws held in 2025, including the latest healthcare and social services-focused draw:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
| 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 recent draw follows another Provincial Nominee Program-specific draw held on June 2, and comes on the heels of several key draws in May—most notably one for Canadian Experience Class candidates on May 13 and another for healthcare and social services on May 2.
To date in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 35,217 ITAs under the Express Entry system.
Overview Of 2025 Express Entry Draw Categories
IRCC issues ITAs in healthcare and social services draw. The Express Entry system this year has prioritized draws under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), followed by Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws, French language proficiency draws, and selections from new category-based initiatives:
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 9 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 4 |
| French-language proficiency | 3 |
| Healthcare and social services | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
Express Entry Timeline: What To Expect
An Express Entry profile remains valid for up to one year from the date it is submitted. However, receiving an ITA (Invitation to Apply) within that one-year timeframe is not guaranteed.
If a candidate does not receive an ITA within a year, they may create and submit a new Express Entry profile, provided they continue to meet eligibility criteria. When doing so, it’s important to note that the profile’s new submission date may affect eligibility for future draws due to IRCC’s tie-breaking rule.
Once an ITA is issued, candidates have 60 calendar days to submit a complete application for Canadian permanent residence.
After submission, IRCC aims to process most complete applications within six months. The timeline begins once IRCC receives the complete application and ends when a final decision is rendered.
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