Canada Conducts Major Healthcare-Focused Express Entry Draw

Canada has resumed healthcare-specific Express Entry draws, the first of its kind since July, signaling the country’s ongoing effort to address workforce shortages in the sector. On November 20, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,000 candidates under this targeted category. The draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463.

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This draw is part of a busy week for Express Entry, with two additional draws held for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates on November 19 and 18, respectively.

Draw Details

• Date: November 20, 2024
• Category: Healthcare occupations
• Invitations Issued: 3,000
• Minimum CRS Score: 463

Rising Immigration Targets

Canada’s updated Immigration Levels Plan aims to admit 124,680 Express Entry candidates next year. Over 82,000 of these will belong to the newly created In-Canada Focus category, prioritizing candidates already in Canada through programs like the CEC, while 41,700 spots will focus on key economic priorities in high-demand fields.

Canada’s Express Entry system remains pivotal in attracting skilled workers, addressing labor shortages, and ensuring economic growth.

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