The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) just made an exciting announcement! They have issued an additional 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through their Express Entry system, specifically for candidates in the healthcare and social services fields.

To be part of this latest draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470 and must have created their Express Entry profile by 8:08 PM UTC on April 23, 2025. If you fit these criteria, you're one step closer to your Canadian dream!

Let’s take a quick look at the summary of Express Entry draws this year:

• August 19: 2,500 for Healthcare and social services
• August 8: 2,500 for French language proficiency
• July 22: 4,000 for Healthcare

This is a significant shift as there had been little focus on healthcare candidates before this year. IRCC has prioritized this sector, making it a great time for healthcare professionals to consider moving to Canada!