Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another category-based Express Entry draw, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates working in Healthcare and Social Services occupations.
The latest draw was held on June 25, 2026, and candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 475 to receive an invitation. Additionally, applicants needed to have created their Express Entry profile before 12:14 p.m. UTC on May 21, 2026, to qualify under the tie-breaking rule.
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: June 25, 2026
- Draw Type: Healthcare and Social Services
- Number of Invitations: 4,000
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 475
Express Entry Draws List 2026
| Date | Draw Type | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs |
| June 25 | Healthcare and Social Services | 475 | 4,000 |
| June 24 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 223 | 271 |
| June 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 4,000 |
| June 22 | Provincial Nominee Program | 730 | 955 |
| May 28 | French Language Proficiency | 409 | 4,500 |
| May 27 | Canadian Experience Class | 518 | 3,000 |
| May 25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 805 | 334 |
| May 11 | Provincial Nominee Program | 798 | 380 |
| April 29 | French Language Proficiency | 400 | 4,000 |
| April 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 514 | 2,000 |
| April 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 795 | 473 |
| April 15 | French Language Proficiency | 419 | 4,000 |
| April 14 | Canadian Experience Class | 515 | 2,000 |
| April 13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 324 |
| April 2 | Trades | 477 | 3,000 |
| March 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 2,250 |
| March 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 802 | 356 |
| March 18 | French Language Proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
| March 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 4,000 |
| March 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
| March 5 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
| March 4 | French Language Proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
| March 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 4,000 |
| March 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
| February 20 | Healthcare and social services | 467 | 4,000 |
| February 19 | Physicians with Canadian work experience | 169 | 391 |
| February 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French Language Proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
Second Healthcare Category Draw of 2026
This marks the second Healthcare and Social Services category-based Express Entry draw conducted in 2026. Compared to the first healthcare draw held in February, the CRS cut-off has increased from 467 to 475, indicating stronger competition among candidates in this category.
The June 25 draw is also the 34th Express Entry draw conducted by IRCC this year.
Express Entry Trends in 2026
Throughout 2026, IRCC has continued prioritizing candidates with Canadian work experience and provincial nominations while also conducting category-based draws for occupations facing labour shortages.
So far this year, the distribution of Express Entry draws includes:
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 12 draws
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 10 draws
- French-language proficiency: 6 draws
- Healthcare and Social Services: 2 draws
- Physicians with Canadian Work Experience: 2 draws
- Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience: 1 draw
- Trades: 1 draw
More Than 89,000 Invitations Issued in 2026
As of June 25, 2026, IRCC has issued a total of 89,067 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.
The invitations have been distributed as follows:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 41,250
- French-language proficiency: 30,500
- Healthcare and Social Services: 8,000
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 5,405
- Trades: 3,000
- Physicians with Canadian Work Experience: 662
- Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience: 250
What This Means for Healthcare Professionals
Canada continues to address workforce shortages by inviting skilled healthcare and social services professionals through targeted Express Entry draws. Candidates with relevant work experience and competitive CRS scores have a strong opportunity to secure Canadian permanent residence under these category-based selections.
If you are planning to immigrate to Canada as a healthcare professional, maintaining an updated Express Entry profile and improving your CRS score can significantly enhance your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply in future draws.
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