Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released details from the most recent Canada immigration invitation round. The draw focused on candidates with experience in specific high-demand sectors. Below is a factual summary of the Express Entry latest round for practitioners.

Overview

This was a category-based draw targeting candidates in the Express Entry pool with specific occupational experience.

• Draw Type: Category-based round of invitations
• Targeted Category: Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2)
• Date and Time of Round: October 15, 2025

Key Figures

The draw invited a specific number of candidates who met the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and rank requirements.

• Number of Invitations Issued: 2,500
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 472
• Rank Needed to be Invited: 2,500 or above

Notes

The tie-breaking rule was applied to candidates who had the minimum CRS score.

• Tie-Breaking Rule: May 12, 2025 at 23:17:30 UTC
• Official Explanation: If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

This draw continues the trend of using category-based selection to address specific economic goals by inviting candidates with targeted work experience.