On June 28th, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 500 healthcare workers through the recently introduced Express Entry category-based selection draws. To qualify, applicants needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 476.
Details of the draw:
- Date of the draw: June 28th, 2023
- Total ITAs issued: 500
- Minimum CRS Score: 476
This draw marks the inaugural category-based selection event since the announcement of the six new categories on May 31. A subsequent round of invitations, inviting 1,500 workers to apply, is scheduled for July 5.
Also, there are expectations of another draw within the same week that will invite eligible candidates from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions.
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new category-based selection for Express Entry on May 31. Out of the six newly established categories, healthcare occupations constitute the largest pool of eligible professions, with a total of 35 occupations included.
Click here to know more about the eligible occupations in this stream.
