Great news for those dreaming of a new life in Canada! The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that they issued an additional 2,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. This draw focuses on candidates in the healthcare and social services occupations, reflecting the growing demand for professionals in this field.

To be considered for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470 and must have created their Express Entry profile before 8:08 p.m. UTC on April 23, 2025.

Curious about how competitive your profile is? It's a great time to check it out!

This year's Express Entry draws have shown a strong emphasis on healthcare and social services. Since May, IRCC has been consistently prioritizing these categories to meet Canada's evolving needs. Overall, 55,820 ITAs have been issued this year alone!

If you're in a related field or considering applying, stay tuned for more updates and opportunities!