Canada Conducts Latest Category-Based Draw for Healthcare Professionals

By Joseph Parker [Published 16 Oct, 2025 | 05:54 AM] 142

Canada announced its latest category-based Express Entry draw, exclusively for the Healthcare and Social Service Occupation. Canada invites skilled candidates to apply for the Canada PR, provided they meet the country's labour market needs.

This is the 43rd draw of the year. These invitations to apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program may be issued through this round of invitations.

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Latest Express Entry Draw: Results

IRCC released the latest Express Entry Draw, issuing 2500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 472 on October 15, 2025. This draw is exclusively for healthcare and social service occupations.

Draw date: October 15, 2025
Type of round: Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2)
Number of invitations: 2500
CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 472
Tie-breaking rule: May 12, 2025, at 23:17:30 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Summary of Draw in October 2025

The table showcases the number of draws that are released in October. IRCC released four draws this month. That Includes:

Date	Draw Type	Invitations issued	CRS Score
October 15, 2025	Healthcare and social services occupations	2,500	472
October 14, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	345	778
October 6, 2025	French language proficiency	4,500	432
October 1, 2025	Canadian Experience Class	1,000	534

In October, Canada released a total of 8,345 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for the different categories. The highest number of invitations was released for the French language proficiency, with 4500 skilled candidates being issued with a minimum CRS score of 432.

However, October 15th was the second-highest draw of the month for healthcare professionals. Inviting 2500 candidates with a 472 CRS score.

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Total ITAs Issued by IRCC This Year

In this section, you will get to know about the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) that have been issued till now.

Draw Type	ITAs issued to date
French language proficiency	30,000
Canadian Experience Class	21,850
Healthcare and social services occupations	10,000
Provincial Nominee Program	7583
Education occupations	3500
Trade occupations	1250
Total	74183

Throughout the year, IRCC issued 74,183 skilled candidates for all categories. The draw targets applicants who are genuinely seeking Canada PR, while fulfilling labour market requirements and boosting economic growth.

Who Can Apply for Healthcare Professionals?

Healthcare professionals aiming to migrate to Canada through Express Entry Program must meet specific eligibility requirements. Applicants should have relevant education and work experience in healthcare or social service occupations, such as nurses, physicians, or medical technicians.

However, they must demonstrate their skills through recognized credentials and, in most cases, obtain licensure or certification from the relevant Canadian regulatory body. Language proficiency in English or French is also mandatory, usually proven through IELTS or CELPIP exams.

Candidates need a valid Express Entry profile and may receive additional points if nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), increasing their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

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Source: canada.ca

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