Canada Express Entry Draws: June 2025 Update for Healthcare & Social Services Occupations

Latest Express Entry Draw Targets Healthcare & Social Services Workers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another targeted Express Entry draw specifically for candidates in healthcare and social services occupations, reinforcing Canada’s ongoing efforts to address labour shortages in critical sectors.

On June 4, 2025, IRCC issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates who met the following criteria:

• Minimum CRS score: 504

• Profile submission deadline: Before March 31, 2025, at 6:47 a.m. UTC

This marks the second category-based draw for these occupations this year, under Canada’s renewed immigration strategy focusing on sector-specific talent gaps.

Overview of 2025 Express Entry Draws (as of June)

So far in 2025, IRCC has issued over 38,000 ITAs across multiple draws, prioritizing the following categories:

This strategic targeting aligns with Canada's 2025 immigration goals, emphasizing occupations that fill essential workforce needs.

What This Means for Healthcare and Social Services Workers

Healthcare professionals—like nurses, personal support workers (PSWs), physiotherapists, and mental health workers—as well as social service professionals, are in high demand across Canada.

 Real-Time Use Case:

Asha, an occupational therapist from India with Canadian work experience through the Post-Graduate Work Permit, updated her Express Entry profile in March. Her CRS score of 507 was high enough to secure an ITA in the June 4 draw, allowing her to apply for permanent residence without a job offer or PNP nomination.

⏱️ Express Entry Timelines: What to Expect

After receiving an ITA, candidates have 60 days to submit a complete PR application. IRCC typically processes Express Entry applications within six months from the date of submission.

Important notes:

• Express Entry profiles remain valid for one year.

• If not selected within this period, candidates can resubmit updated profiles.

• The tie-breaker rule applies in case of identical CRS scores.

✍️ Can You Update Your Express Entry Profile?

Absolutely. It’s not only allowed but encouraged. You can—and should—update your profile to reflect:

• Improved language test scores

• Additional work experience

• Completion of new academic credentials

⚠️ Caution: Providing outdated or incorrect information—even unintentionally—can result in misrepresentation, which carries serious penalties including a 5-year ban from reapplying.

Canadian Experience Class: A Preferred Pathway

The CEC stream remains a strong pathway for international graduates and temporary workers with Canadian experience. Recent draws—like the June 12, 2025, draw of 3,000 ITAs with a 529 CRS cut-off—highlight IRCC’s commitment to this group.

✅ Benefits of CEC:

• Faster processing (within 6 months)

• No settlement fund requirement

• Higher CRS points for Canadian work experience

Real-Time Use Case:

Jean-Paul, a francophone social worker from Cameroon with Canadian work experience, increased his CRS by improving his TEF Canada results. He became eligible under both the CEC and French-language proficiency categories, receiving an ITA in the March 21 draw (7,500 ITAs issued, 379 CRS cut-off).

Why Category-Based Express Entry Draws Matter

Canada’s category-based Express Entry draws aim to:

• Prioritize skilled occupations with shortages

• Support regional and sector-specific growth

• Meet labour market demands in real-time

In sectors like healthcare and social services, these targeted draws provide a direct pathway to PR for qualified professionals, even if their CRS score would not qualify them in general rounds.

Final Thoughts: How to Prepare

If you’re in the healthcare, social services, or education sector and want to settle in Canada, now is the time to:

1. Create or update your Express Entry profile

2. Enhance your CRS by improving language skills or gaining Canadian experience

3. Stay alert for targeted draws relevant to your profession

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