The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a targeted Express Entry draw on June 4, 2025, issuing 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with work experience in healthcare and social services occupations.
This category-based selection draw focused on professions that are in critical demand across Canada’s healthcare sector. To be eligible for an invitation in this draw, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504.
This is part of Canada's ongoing efforts to fill essential labour shortages, particularly in health and community services, including roles such as:
- Registered nurses and psychiatric nurses
- Licensed practical nurses
- Social workers
- Home support workers
- Occupational therapists
- Health policy researchers and consultants
- Other related health professionals
What This Means for Express Entry Candidates
This draw highlights IRCC’s commitment to targeted invitations based on Canada’s labour market needs. Candidates who have relevant work experience in these occupations stand a better chance of receiving an invitation, even with lower CRS scores compared to general draws.
Category-based draws like this are expected to continue throughout 2025, especially in priority areas like:
- Healthcare
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
- Trades
- Transport
- Agriculture and agri-food
- French-language proficiency
Recent Express Entry Trends
Canada’s Express Entry system has seen a blend of general and category-based draws in 2025. Healthcare remains one of the top sectors receiving invitations, given Canada’s aging population and post-pandemic strain on the medical workforce.
Quick Summary of June 4, 2025 Express Entry Draw:
- Draw Type: Category-Based (Healthcare & Social Services)
- Number of ITAs Issued: 500
- Minimum CRS Score: 504
- Program: Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker, CEC, FST, PNP)
- Date of Draw: June 4, 2025
What Should Candidates Do Next?
If you’ve received an ITA, it’s important to submit your application within 60 days. Ensure that your documentation is complete and accurate, including proof of work experience in the targeted NOC.
If you did not receive an ITA in this round but work in a priority sector, continue to keep your Express Entry profile updated, improve your CRS score, and consider provincial nomination programs (PNPs) for additional pathways.
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