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Canada Prioritizes Skilled Workers in Healthcare and Social Services
Canada Prioritizes Skilled Workers in Healthcare and Social Services
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to addressing the country's critical labor shortages by conducting a targeted Express Entry draw specifically for healthcare and social services occupations. This draw is part of the category-based selection system introduced in 2023 to streamline immigration for in-demand professions.
Key Highlights of the Draw:
Category: Healthcare and Social Services
Type of Selection: Category-Based Targeted Draw
Purpose: To invite skilled professionals in essential service occupations
- Date and time: June 4, 2025
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 504
- Number of invitations issued: 500
- Rank needed: 500 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: March 31, 2025 at 06:47:23 UTC
Why Healthcare and Social Services?
Canada’s population is aging, and the healthcare system continues to face increasing demand for skilled professionals. The social services sector is also under pressure, with growing needs in mental health, elder care, disability support, and community services. In response, IRCC is prioritizing applications from candidates with relevant experience and qualifications to strengthen these crucial sectors.
Eligible Occupations Under This Category:
IRCC has identified a list of eligible occupations that fall under the healthcare and social services category. Some of the key roles include:
Healthcare Occupations:
Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (NOC 31301)
General Practitioners and Family Physicians (NOC 31102)
Specialist Physicians (NOC 31100)
Licensed Practical Nurses (NOC 32101)
Physiotherapists (NOC 31202)
Medical Laboratory Technologists (NOC 32120)
Dentists (NOC 31110)
Occupational Therapists (NOC 31203)
Social Services Occupations:
Social Workers (NOC 41300)
Social and Community Service Workers (NOC 42201)
Early Childhood Educators (NOC 42202)
Home Support Workers (NOC 44101)
Addiction Workers and Mental Health Counsellors
Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for an invitation under this draw, candidates must:
Have at least six months of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in one of the eligible occupations within the past three years.
Meet the minimum language proficiency requirement (usually CLB 7 or higher).
Have a valid Express Entry profile and be eligible under one of the core programs (FSW, CEC, or FST).
Satisfy all additional conditions outlined in the instructions for this specific draw.
What Does This Mean for You?
This draw is a great opportunity for qualified professionals in healthcare and social services fields who are looking to immigrate to Canada. With faster processing times, targeted draws, and high chances of selection, now is the right time to submit or update your Express Entry profile.
If you are a nurse, doctor, caregiver,social worker, or a similar professional, your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence have significantly increased.
Need Assistance?
At Vagmi Journey Pvt. Ltd., we specialize in helping skilled professionals like you navigate the complex Canadian immigration system. Our expert consultants will guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, profile creation, and application submission.
