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05 May, 2025 | 05:56 AM]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has conducted its second Express Entry draw of May, issuing 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Healthcare and Social Services Occupations category.
This category-based selection aligns with Canada's efforts to address labor shortages in critical sectors. The draw, officially recorded as Express Entry Draw #345, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 510, reflecting the ongoing competitiveness of the healthcare category.
Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2)
Invitations may apply to candidates eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). This draw closely follows the historic first-ever category-based draw for Education Professionals, held on May 1, 2025, reinforcing IRCC's targeted approach to immigration in 2025.
Candidates who received an ITA now have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residency. IRCC continues to prioritize efficient processing, aiming to finalize 80% of Express Entry applications within six months.
To be eligible, you must:
| Job Title | NOC Code |
| Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 32104 |
| Audiologists and speech language pathologists | 31112 |
| Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists | 32123 |
| Chiropractors | 31201 |
| Dental hygienists and dental therapists | 32111 |
| Dentists | 31110 |
| Dieticians and nutritionists | 31121 |
| General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 32101 |
| Massage therapists | 32201 |
| Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 33101 |
| Medical laboratory technologists | 32120 |
| Medical radiation technologists | 32121 |
| Medical sonographers | 32122 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 33102 |
| Nurse practitioners | 31302 |
| Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors | 31300 |
| Occupational therapists | 31203 |
| Optometrists | 31111 |
| Other medical technologists and technicians | 32129 |
| Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 31209 |
| Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 32109 |
| Paramedical occupations | 32102 |
| Pharmacists | 31120 |
| Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 33103 |
| Pharmacy technicians | 32124 |
| Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals | 31303 |
| Physiotherapists | 31202 |
| Psychologists | 31200 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 31301 |
| Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 32103 |
| Social and community service workers | 42201 |
| Social workers | 41300 |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 |
| Specialists in surgery | 31101 |
| Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 41301 |
| Veterinarians | 31103 |
These in-demand occupations in Canada are usually in sectors where local talent is insufficient, making immigration vital to filling critical workforce gaps across the country.
| Draw Type | No. of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 7 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 3 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Healthcare and social services occupations | 1 |
IRCC establishes these Express Entry categories to align immigration efforts with Canada’s economic and demographic goals, ensuring in-demand occupations are prioritized in the selection process.
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