New Express Entry Draw Targets Healthcare Workers- Invites 2,500 Candidates

In a significant and encouraging development for Canada PR aspirants, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to attracting skilled healthcare workers. In the latest Express Entry draw occurred on August 19, 2025, department has just issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates in the Express Entry pool with experience in the healthcare and social services sector.

This latest draw, the second-largest of its kind this year, highlights a clear and consistent trend in Canada's immigration strategy. With a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of just 470, the draw's cut-off score is a welcome relief for many hopefuls. This targeted approach offers a distinct advantage to those with in-demand skills, providing a more direct and accessible pathway to permanent residency compared to the high-scoring general draws.

Overview of the latest EE Draw

The draw marks the fifth of the month and the second in a single week, underscoring the rapid pace of selections. It also confirms a pattern that began in May, where IRCC has held a dedicated healthcare and social services draw every month, a notable increase in frequency compared to the earlier part of the year. This shift signals a heightened priority for these professions, which are crucial to meeting Canada's growing labor market demands. Find below the summary of the new EE draw:

• EE Draw number: 362
• Date: Aug 19, 2025
• Number of invitations: 2,500
• Category: Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2)
• Cut-off score: 470

Express Entry Draw Result – 19 August 2025

Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date

While Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws and French language proficiency draws have been frequent in 2025, this latest announcement reinforces that Express Entry's category-based selection is a powerful tool for skilled workers in specific fields. So far this year, IRCC has issued a total of 55,820 ITAs, with a clear focus on specific categories.

For a Canada PR aspirant, this news is more than just a statistic; it's a beacon of hope. It confirms that the right professional background can be the key to unlocking the door to a new life in Canada, even in a competitive Express Entry landscape.

Last 5 Express Entry Draws

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