IRCC Issues 3,000 ITAs in Healthcare Occupations in Latest Express Entry Draw

IRCC recently issued 3,000 invitations in healthcare occupations in latest express entry draw to apply for permanent residency in Canada through an Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System, or CRS score, for this draw was 463.

This is the third draw held in the same week, preceded by draws on November 19 targeting the Canadian Experience Class and November 18 for Provincial Nominee Program candidates.

Consecutive Weeks of Express Entry Draws 

Two consecutive weeks of Express Entry draws have been held. Last week, IRCC issued 1,933 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under CEC, PNP, and French-language proficiency categories. The new Immigration Levels Plan by IRCC has imposed increased federal immigration targets on the Express Entry system for the coming year. The department seeks to welcome 124,680 candidates through the Express Entry system in the year 2024.

Among them, more than 82,000 places will go to the new “In-Canada Focus” category. This category will place a greater emphasis on the Canadian Experience Class but could also include FSWP applicants, FSTP applicants, and PNP-aligned Express Entry streams.

The remaining 41,700 admissions will be allocated under the “Federal Economic Priorities” category. This stream will focus on applicants with experience in demand occupations that meet labor market needs in Canada.

Latest Draw Details 

• Draw Date: November 20, 2024
• Draw Type: Healthcare Occupations 
• Number of Invitations: 3,000
• Minimum CRS Score Required: 463

Express Entry Draws List

Overview of Express Entry

Express Entry is Canada’s application management system for three of Canada’s key economic immigration programs:

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
• Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTP)

The CRS ranks applicants who meet certain standards, including age, work experience, education level, language proficiency, and so on. Additionally, the applicants may benefit from bonus points for any of the following:

• Siblings in Canada.
• Applying as a spouse or common-law partner.
• Work and study experience in both Canada and abroad.

A nomination by a province, which, through an enhanced PNP stream, may attract 600 CRS points, significantly enhancing the candidate’s chances of receiving the ITA. Candidates holding the highest scores for CRS have the best chance of getting an ITA in the coming rounds, provided they match all the requirements specified in the selection round.