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Canada Conducts Healthcare-Focused Express Entry Draw Issuing 3,000 ITAs

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Healthcare-Focused Express Entry Draw

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw, which targeted candidates in the healthcare sector. This healthcare-focused express entry draw, conducted on November 20, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463.

This marks the first healthcare-specific Express Entry draw since July 2024, reinforcing Canada’s commitment to addressing critical labor shortages in its healthcare system.

Key Highlights of the Healthcare-Focused Express Entry Draw

  • Number of ITAs Issued: 3,000.
  • CRS Score Cut-off: 463.
  • Focus: Healthcare-related occupations under category-based selection.

This draw is part of a series of frequent Express Entry draws over the past two weeks. It follows:

  • A Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on November 19, which issued 400 ITAs with a CRS score of 539.
  • A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 18, issuing 174 ITAs with a CRS cut-off of 816.

Express Entry in 2024: Increased Immigration Targets

According to IRCC’s Immigration Levels Plan, Canada will significantly increase Express Entry admissions in 2025:

  • 124,680 admissions are targeted for the year.
  • 82,000+ admissions will be allocated to the new In-Canada Focus category, which will primarily include:
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CEC candidates

Additionally:

  • 41,700 admissions will support the Federal Economic Priorities category, aimed at candidates with experience in in-demand occupations across Canada.

What is Express Entry?

Express Entry is Canada’s flagship immigration application management system for three key economic immigration programs:

  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

Candidates are ranked using the CRS, which evaluates factors like:

  • Age.
  • Education.
  • Work experience.
  • Language proficiency (English or French).

Provincial Nominee Program candidates can receive an additional 600 CRS points, making them highly competitive in subsequent draws.

November 2024 Express Entry Results

The healthcare draw on November 20 is part of a robust month of Express Entry activity. A summary of November’s draws includes:

DateDraw TypeITAs IssuedMinimum CRS
November 20Healthcare-Focused Express Entry Draw3,000463
November 19Canadian Experience Class400539
November 18Provincial Nominee Program174816
November 15French Language Proficiency800478
November 13Canadian Experience Class400547
November 12Provincial Nominee Program733812

Canada’s Commitment to Healthcare

This targeted draw underscores Canada’s efforts to address labor shortages in the healthcare industry. With the healthcare system facing increasing demands, this draw focuses on attracting highly skilled professionals who can contribute to improving access to medical services across the country.

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For candidates interested in applying through Express Entry, consulting the latest CRS requirements and program-specific criteria is crucial.

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PNP Draws & Updates

DateProvinceInvitations
September 12Alberta 1,376 Invitations
September 04Manitoba3,347 Invitations
September 03 Ontario1,893 Invitations
Aug 29Newfoundland and Labrador125 Invitations
Aug 28Ontario468 Invitations
Check Out the Full List of PNP Draws➜

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Recent Express Entry Draws

DrawNumber Of InvitationsMinimum CRS Points
369(PNP)291855
368(Trade)1250505
367(Education)2500462
366 (PNP)228746
365 (French)4500446
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

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