Canada Express Entry draw Issues New ITAs for Healthcare Workers

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its seventh Express Entry draw for healthcare professionals. This was also the 55th invitation round of the year 2025.

With ongoing labour shortages across the country’s medical and social service sectors, IRCC continues to prioritize candidates who bring essential skills and experience. This latest Express Entry draw not only strengthens Canada’s healthcare workforce but also opens a clearer, faster pathway for doctors, nurses, therapists, and other medical specialists hoping to build their future in Canada.

However, candidates invited in the latest Express Entry draw will now have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) to IRCC. The Invitation to Apply (ITA) will no longer be valid if this timeframe passes.

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Express Entry Latest Draw: Result

IRCC released its latest Express Entry draw on December 11, 2025, inviting 1,000 skilled candidates with a minimum CRS score of 476 for healthcare and social services.

• Draw date: December 11, 2025
• Type of round: Healthcare and Social Services
• Number of invitations: 1,000
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 476
• Tie-breaking rule: November 26, 2025, at 07:44:30 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the date and time of their Express Entry profile submission.

Healthcare Occupations and NOC Codes

This table provides a comprehensive list of health-related occupations recognized under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system in Canada, along with their corresponding NOC codes. 

It serves as a helpful reference for individuals seeking information on regulated and non-regulated healthcare professions, whether for immigration, employment, or educational purposes. 

By referencing the NOC codes, applicants can better understand eligibility requirements, job classifications, and pathways to work or permanent residence in Canada.

• 32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
• 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
• 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
• 31201 Chiropractors
• 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
• 31110 Dentists
• 31121 Dieticians and nutritionists
• 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
• 32101 Licensed practical nurses
• 32201 Massage therapists
• 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
• 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
• 32121 Medical radiation technologists
• 32122 Medical sonographers
• 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
• 31302 Nurse practitioners
• 31300 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
• 31203 Occupational therapists
• 31111 Optometrists
• 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
• 31209 Other professional occupations in health, diagnosing and treating
• 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
• 32102 Paramedical occupations
• 31120 Pharmacists
• 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
• 32124 Pharmacy technicians
• 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
• 31202 Physiotherapists
• 31200 Psychologists
• 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
• 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
• 42201 Social and community service workers
• 41300 Social workers
• 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
• 31101 Specialists in surgery
• 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
• 31103 Veterinarians

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Eligibility for the Healthcare and Social Services Occupations

Applicants must have been within the past three years to apply for Canada PR:

• Completed at least 6 months of full-time continuous work (or the equivalent in part-time hours)
• Gained experience in any one of the occupations listed in the table below, regardless of their primary occupation
• Acquired this experience in Canada or abroad
• Met all eligibility requirements outlined in the instructions for the current round

Meeting these criteria ensures that your work experience is recognized and that you are eligible to apply for Canada PR under the specified program. Carefully review all the instructions to confirm you meet all requirements before submitting your application.

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Source: canada.ca

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