On June 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 500 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence under a targeted Express Entry draw. This draw focused on candidates with recent experience in healthcare and social services occupations.
This was the 349th Express Entry draw, and the second version under the Healthcare and Social Services category-based selection stream.
Quick Snapshot – June 4, 2025 Express Entry Draw
| Category | Healthcare and Social Services (Version 2) |
|---|---|
| Number of Invitations Issued | 500 |
| Minimum CRS Score | 504 |
| Draw Date and Time | June 4, 2025, at 13:54 UTC |
| Tie-breaking Rule | March 31, 2025, at 06:47 UTC |
| Eligible Programs | FSWP, CEC, FSTP |
Who Was Invited?
Candidates eligible under the Healthcare and Social Services Occupations (Version 2) category were selected if they met the following:
- At least 6 months of full-time experience (or equivalent part-time) in a listed occupation within the past 3 years
- Performed duties aligned with the lead statement and essential duties in the NOC (National Occupational Classification)
- The work experience must fall within the 37 eligible occupations listed by IRCC (see full table below)
Candidates across Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) were eligible for selection.
Minimum CRS Cut-Off Increased
The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504, which is notably higher than previous healthcare category draws. This indicates growing competition among healthcare and social service professionals in the Express Entry pool.
List of Eligible Occupations (NOC Codes)
Below are the 37 eligible healthcare and social services occupations under the June 4, 2025 draw:
- 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- 31101 – Specialists in surgery
- 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
- 31103 – Veterinarians
- 31110 – Dentists
- 31111 – Optometrists
- 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 31120 – Pharmacists
- 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
- 31200 – Psychologists
- 31201 – Chiropractors
- 31202 – Physiotherapists
- 31203 – Occupational therapists
- 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 31302 – Nurse practitioners
- 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
- 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
- 32102 – Paramedical occupations
- 32103 – Respiratory therapists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
- 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
- 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
- 32122 – Medical sonographers
- 32123 – Cardiology technologists
- 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
- 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
- 32201 – Massage therapists
- 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants
- 33102 – Nurse aides and patient service associates
- 33103 – Pharmacy assistants
- 41300 – Social workers
- 41301 – Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
- 42201 – Social and community service workers
Tie-Breaking Rule
The tie-breaking rule for this round was applied to candidates who submitted their profiles before March 31, 2025 at 06:47:23 UTC. This rule is only relevant when multiple candidates have the same CRS score at the cut-off threshold.
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