Canada Express Entry Draw June 2026: IRCC Invites 271 Physicians with Lowest CRS Score of 223

June 24, 2026 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its latest Express Entry draw targeting Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, issuing 271 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.

The draw recorded a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 223, making it one of the lowest CRS requirements seen in a physician-specific Express Entry round this year and providing a significant opportunity for eligible medical professionals already working in Canada.

Draw Highlights

Category	Details
Draw Type	Physicians with Canadian Work Experience (2026-Version 1)
Date & Time	June 24, 2026 – 14:00:30 UTC
Invitations Issued	271
CRS Cut-off Score	223
Rank Required	271 or Above
Tie-Breaking Rule	May 31, 2026 at 18:13:49 UTC

Lowest CRS Score in the Latest Physician Draw

The latest physician-focused draw highlights Canada's continued commitment to strengthening its healthcare workforce through targeted immigration pathways. With a CRS cut-off score of just 223, eligible physicians with Canadian work experience received a valuable opportunity to secure permanent residence.

The low CRS requirement demonstrates the importance Canada places on retaining skilled healthcare professionals who are already contributing to the country's medical system.

Eligibility for the Physician Category

To qualify under the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience category, candidates must:

• Be eligible under an Express Entry-managed immigration program.

• Have at least 12 months of qualifying physician work experience in Canada within the last three years.

• Meet all requirements outlined in the round of invitations.

Eligible occupations generally include:

• General Practitioners and Family Physicians

• Specialists in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine

• Specialists in Surgery

Healthcare Remains a Key Immigration Priority

Canada continues to prioritize healthcare occupations as part of its long-term immigration strategy. Physician-specific Express Entry draws are designed to help address ongoing healthcare labour shortages by providing a dedicated pathway to permanent residence for qualified doctors already practicing in Canada.

The latest draw is expected to be welcome news for physicians in the Express Entry pool, particularly those whose CRS scores may not be competitive enough for general draws but who possess valuable Canadian healthcare experience.

What This Means for Future Applicants

The continued use of occupation-specific draws indicates that healthcare professionals will likely remain a priority for Canadian immigration programs. Physicians currently working in Canada should ensure their Express Entry profiles remain updated and accurate to maximize their chances of receiving an invitation in future rounds.

As Canada continues to face increasing demand for healthcare services, targeted immigration pathways for medical professionals are expected to play an important role in supporting the country's healthcare system and workforce needs.

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) – Express Entry Draw, June 24, 2026.

 

 

- Rajneesh Kumar