Canada Invites 2,500 Healthcare and Social Services Professionals in Latest Express Entry Draw

The Government of Canada has issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw held on October 15, 2025, targeting candidates with experience in healthcare and social services occupations.

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 472. Candidates who met or exceeded this score and submitted their Express Entry profiles before May 12, 2025, at 23:17:30 UTC were invited to apply for permanent residence.

Draw Highlights

• Draw Type: Category-Based – Healthcare and Social Services Occupations (Version 2)

• Date: October 15, 2025

• Number of Invitations Issued: 2,500

• Lowest CRS Score: 472

• Rank Required: 2,500 or above

• Tie-Breaking Rule: May 12, 2025, at 23:17:30 UTC

This means that candidates who had a CRS score of 472 or higher and submitted their profiles before the specified date and time received invitations in this draw.

Focus on Healthcare and Social Services

This draw continues Canada’s focus on attracting professionals in critical sectors such as healthcare, community support, and social work. The occupations commonly invited under this category include:

• Registered and psychiatric nurses

• Licensed practical nurses

• Social workers and community service professionals

• Occupational and physiotherapists

• Medical technologists and technicians

• Healthcare aides and caregivers

• And many more..

Canada continues to experience shortages across its healthcare network, and these draws are designed to ensure that qualified professionals can contribute to the country’s growing demand for medical and social support services.