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Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare Professionals in Latest Express Entry Targeted Draw

On July 22, Ottawa time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) successfully conducted another high-profile targeted draw through its flagship immigration selection system, Express Entry.

This round issued a total of 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates with professional backgrounds in healthcare and social services, marking a crucial step for them toward obtaining Canadian permanent resident status.

According to official information, candidates invited in this round had to meet the following two conditions:

  • A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of no less than 475;
  • Must have created their Express Entry profile before March 13, 2025, at 1:08 p.m. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This "cut-off time" is the tie-breaking rule used by IRCC, meaning that among candidates with a CRS score of 475, only those who submitted their profile before this specific time and date received an invitation.

2025 Express Entry Draws: A Review and Trend Analysis

This draw was the fourth in July, continuing the month's trend of frequent invitations. Previously, IRCC held draws on July 21 (Provincial Nominee Program), July 8 (Canadian Experience Class), and July 7 (Provincial Nominee Program).

To date, IRCC has issued a cumulative total of 49,403 Invitations to Apply through the Express Entry system in 2025.

An overview of this year's draw trends reveals the following key characteristics:

  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Dominance: With 13 draws, the PNP has been the most frequently invited category.
  • Category-based Draws are the Norm: In addition to traditional PNP and Canadian Experience Class (CEC, 7 draws), targeted draws for specific skills and backgrounds have become increasingly important. These include draws for French-language proficiency (3), Healthcare (3), and Education (1).
  • A Recent Pattern Has Emerged: Since June 10, IRCC appears to have established a relatively consistent pattern of holding alternating PNP and CEC draws every two weeks.

Implications for Applicants: Category-Based Draws as a Key Immigration Pathway

For many candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score below 500, the Express Entry "category-based selection" mechanism provides a vital pathway to immigration.

To be eligible for such draws, an applicant must have at least six months of full-time, continuous work experience in one of the designated priority occupations. Notably, this work experience can be gained either inside or outside of Canada, which opens up opportunities for professionals worldwide.

Analysis suggests that many of Canada's top employers are actively recruiting talent for occupations that qualify for these category-based draws to fill gaps in the domestic labor market. For professionals in healthcare, education, technology, trades, and those with French-language skills who aspire to immigrate to Canada, thoroughly understanding the eligibility requirements for targeted draws and creating an effective Express Entry profile early on will be key to success.

Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025

  1. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 13 draws
  2. Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 7 draws
  3. French-language proficiency: 3 draws
  4. Healthcare and social services: 3 draws
  5. Education: 1 draw
DateDraw TypeNumber of ITAsCut-off CRS score
July 22Healthcare and social services4,000475
July 21Provincial Nominee Program202788
July 8Canadian Experience Class3,000518
July 7Provincial Nominee Program356750
June 23Canadian Experience Class3,000521
June 26Provincial Nominee Program503742
June 12Canadian Experience Class3,000529
June 10Provincial Nominee Program125784
June 4Healthcare and social services500504
June 3Provincial Nominee Program277726
May 13Canadian Experience Class500547
May 12Provincial Nominee Program511706
May 2Healthcare and social services500510
May 1 Education1,000479
April 28Provincial Nominee Program421727
April 14Provincial Nominee Program825764
March 21French language proficiency7,500379
March 17Provincial Nominee Program536736
March 6French language proficiency4,500410
March 3Provincial Nominee Program725667
February 19French language proficiency6,500428
February 17Provincial Nominee Program646750
February 5Canadian Experience Class4,000521
February 4Provincial Nominee Program455802
January 23Canadian Experience Class4,000527
January 8Canadian Experience Class1,350542
January 7Provincial Nominee Program471793


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