Dear future neighbour,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent out 500 invitations to apply for permanent residence through its Express Entry system. This specific draw focused on candidates with experience in healthcare and social services jobs.
See below draw details:
- Draw Date: June 4, 2025
- Category: Healthcare and Social Service Occupations
- Number of invitations: 500
- CRS Cutoff Score: 504
- Tie-breaking Rule: March 31, 2025
See below summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
The smaller number of invitations in this and recent draws reflects Canada’s updated Immigration Levels Plan for 2025–2027. The plan focuses on bringing in skilled workers who match the country’s job market needs.
For 2025, Canada has lowered its immigration target to 395,000 permanent residents. The IRCC is now giving priority to applicants with provincial nominations, work experience in Canada, or strong French language skills.
If a candidate doesn’t receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) within one year, they can submit a new Express Entry profile, as long as they still meet the eligibility criteria. The new profile will have a fresh submission timestamp, which could affect selection due to IRCC’s tie-breaking rule used in draws.
After receiving an ITA, candidates have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Once submitted, the government aims to process the application within six months, starting from the day it’s received until a final decision is made.
Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com