OTTAWA CONDUCTED THE THIRD EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW FOR HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL WORKERS

On July 22, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its third occupation‑specific Express Entry draw of the year, targeting candidates in healthcare and social services. In round #357, IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), making it one of the largest draws focused on these in‑demand occupations.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut‑off score for this draw was 475 points, 29 points lower than the previous healthcare‑and‑social‑workers draw. This reduction reflects IRCC’s commitment to filling critical labour shortages in hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, and community support services.

The tie‑breaking rule applied to profiles submitted on or before March 13, 2025, at 13:08:29 UTC, ensuring fairness among candidates with identical scores. As of July 20, 2025, the Express Entry pool contained 256,914 profiles, underscoring sustained interest from skilled professionals worldwide. To date in 2025, Canada has issued 49,403 ITAs across 27 Express Entry draws.

If you are a healthcare or social services professional interested in immigrating to Canada and want to maximize your chances, contact Global Opportunities for personalized support and expert guidance.