Express Entry Draw – May 2, 2025
Draw Type: Category-Based – Healthcare and Social Services Occupations
Number of Invitations Issued: 500
CRS Score Cut-Off: 510
Minimum Rank Required: 500 or above
Tie-Breaking Rule: July 21, 2024 at 04:31:17 UTC
This latest Express Entry draw issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in healthcare and social services occupations with a CRS score of 510 or higher.
Canada Holds Category-Based Express Entry Draw for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations – May 2, 2025
Ottawa, May 2, 2025 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a Category-Based Express Entry draw today, targeting candidates with work experience in Healthcare and Social Services Occupations.
In this latest round, 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to eligible candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off was 510, indicating a competitive selection process driven by Canada’s ongoing need for skilled professionals in the healthcare and social support sectors.
Key details of the May 2, 2025, draw include:
Draw Type: Category-Based Selection – Healthcare and Social Services
CRS Score Cut-Off: 510
Number of Invitations Issued: 500
Minimum Rank Required to Receive an ITA: 500 or above
Tie-Breaking Rule: July 21, 2024, at 04:31:17 UTC
Conlcusion
This draw highlights Canada’s continued efforts to prioritize immigration candidates with experience in critical occupations, particularly those supporting public health, patient care, mental health services, and community-based social work. The elevated CRS score reflects the strong pool of applicants and the high demand for healthcare professionals across the country.
Candidates who received an invitation are encouraged to submit their complete permanent residence applications within 60 days.
