Canada issued a significant wave of invitations to healthcare professionals in its latest Express Entry round held on 14 November 2025, marking one of the most impactful draws of the year for health and social services candidates. With a notably low CRS cut-off and thousands of invitations sent, this draw reinforces the country’s ongoing priority to strengthen its medical workforce for 2026 and beyond.
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Overview of the 14 November 2025 Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,500 candidates under the Healthcare and Social Services Occupations category.
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed:
- Minimum CRS score: 462
- Profile submission deadline: Before 10:19 p.m. UTC on December 2, 2024
This draw recorded the lowest CRS score for any healthcare-specific round in 2025, giving many mid-range scoring candidates a stronger opportunity for Canadian permanent residency.
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Why This Draw Matters
- Sixth healthcare-targeted draw of 2025
- Lowest CRS cut-off of the year in this category
- One of the largest healthcare ITA rounds of 2025
- Healthcare candidates have now received 13,292 ITAs this year
IRCC continues to prioritize sectors experiencing the strongest shortages, with healthcare at the forefront.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
Express Entry Draws Held in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS Score |
| November 14 | Healthcare and social services | 3500 | 462 |
| November 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| November 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 714 | 738 |
| October 29 | French language proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| 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 |
Number of Draws by Category in 2025
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 21 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 12 |
| French-language proficiency | 7 |
| Healthcare and social services | 6 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
ITAs Issued by Stream Type in 2025
| Stream Type | ITAs Issued to Date |
| French | 36,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 23,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 13,292 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7,963 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
What This Signals for 2026 Applicants
The latest healthcare draw confirms that IRCC plans to maintain, and potentially intensify its occupation-based selection model in 2026, especially for sectors with chronic shortages. Healthcare professionals across disciplines such as nursing, caregiving, laboratory sciences, rehabilitation, and community support may experience higher chances of receiving ITAs as CRS thresholds continue to fluctuate downward for in-demand professions.
