Dear future neighbour,
On August 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a special Express Entry draw specifically targeting professionals within healthcare and social services occupations.
In this category-based round, 2,500 candidates were issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in Canada. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 470.
See below details of August 19, 2025 draw
- Date and time: August 19, 2025
- Category: 37 Healthcare and Social Services Occupations (Version 2)
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 470
- Number of invitations issued: 2,500
- Rank needed: 2,500 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: April 23, 2025
See below summary of Express Entry draws so far in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| 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 |
See below CRS Score distribution in the pool
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 188 |
| 501-600 | 22,930 |
| 451-500 | 75,011 |
| 491-500 | 12,409 |
| 481-490 | 12,349 |
| 471-480 | 17,035 |
| 461-470 | 17,339 |
| 451-460 | 15,879 |
| 401-450 | 73,920 |
| 441-450 | 15,116 |
| 431-440 | 16,222 |
| 421-430 | 14,639 |
| 411-420 | 14,488 |
| 401-410 | 13,455 |
| 351-400 | 53,461 |
| 301-350 | 20,424 |
| 0-300 | 8,179 |
| Total | 254,113 |
What Does This Mean for Applicants?
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The CRS threshold of 470 on August 19 suggests strong opportunities for candidates in healthcare and social services, even with moderate CRS scores.
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It shows IRCC’s continued commitment to fast-tracking essential workers into communities across Canada.
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Regular category-based draws help lower-scoring yet skilled applicants stay competitive, which may not be possible in broader draws focused only on top-ranked candidates.
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