On July 22, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the third occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the year. This round, focused exclusively on healthcare and social services workers, offered a significant opportunity for skilled professionals seeking permanent residency in Canada.

Round #357 issued an impressive 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), enabling qualified candidates in these critical sectors to take a major step toward their immigration goals. The cut-off score for this draw was 475 points, representing a notable decrease of 29 points compared to the last healthcare-targeted round. This reduction might allow more applicants within these professional fields to qualify.

The tie-breaking rule for the draw ensured that profiles submitted before March 13, 2025, at 13:08:29 UTC were considered. This specific draw aligns with Canada’s ongoing commitment to address growing needs in its healthcare system by attracting and retaining international talent.

As of July 20, 2025, the Express Entry pool contained a total of 256,914 registered profiles, demonstrating the strong demand for Canadian permanent residency among skilled workers worldwide. Furthermore, by this date in 2025, 49,403 ITAs had been issued across 27 Express Entry draws, with occupation-specific draws highlighting Canada’s focus on filling targeted labor market gaps.

Healthcare and social services professionals remain vital to Canada’s growth, making this targeted draw an exciting prospect for eligible candidates. For those eyeing Canadian immigration, keeping profiles updated and closely monitoring upcoming draws will be essential to success.

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