Last Updated On 25 June 2026, 3:50 PM EDT (Toronto Time)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 4,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence in a Healthcare and Social Services Occupations Express Entry draw on June 25, 2026.
The Comprehensive Ranking System cutoff for the lowest-ranked candidate invited was 475 points.
This is the third healthcare category draw of 2026 and the largest since the inaugural healthcare round on February 20 that also issued 4,000 invitations.
The 475 CRS cutoff sits 41 points below the CEC draw on June 23 that required 516, opening a realistic pathway for thousands of healthcare workers stuck in the 451 to 500 CRS band.
Today’s draw completes an unprecedented four-draw cluster over four consecutive days that has issued 9,226 invitations since June 22.
IRCC is clearly making up for the extended silence that lasted 25 days from late May through most of June.
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Full Details Of The June 25 Healthcare Express Entry Draw
The following table provides every official detail of today’s Express Entry draw as released by IRCC.
| Draw Detail | Value |
| Category | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 |
| Date and Time | June 25, 2026 at 13:51:43 UTC |
| Number of Invitations Issued | 4,000 |
| CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate | 475 |
| Rank Needed | 4,000 or above |
| Tie-Breaking Rule | May 21, 2026 at 12:14:09 UTC |
Candidates who had a CRS score of exactly 475 needed to have submitted their Express Entry profile before May 21, 2026 at 12:14:09 UTC.
The tie-breaking date of May 21 is just over one month old, which suggests a moderate concentration of candidates at the 475 CRS level.
Anyone with a score of 475 who submitted after that timestamp was not selected despite meeting the CRS requirement.
Why A 475 CRS Cutoff Is A Game-Changer For Healthcare Workers
The 475 CRS cutoff reaches directly into the most congested segment of the Express Entry pool.
The pool snapshot from June 21 showed 75,938 candidates sitting in the 451 to 500 CRS band, with 17,318 of them clustered between 471 and 480.
CEC draws cannot reach these candidates because the CEC cutoff has not dropped below 507 at any point in 2026.
Healthcare draws at 475 cut straight through that barrier and give eligible workers a realistic pathway that CEC simply cannot offer right now.
A nurse, pharmacist, or social worker with a CRS of 475 would have received an invitation today but would need at least 516 to qualify through CEC.
That 41-point gap represents the single largest CRS advantage available to healthcare professionals through any Express Entry draw category.
All The Healthcare Express Entry Draws In 2026
The following table shows every Healthcare and Social Services Occupations draw conducted in 2026.
| Draw Date | Version | Invitations | CRS Cutoff |
| February 20 | Version 1 | 4,000 | 467 |
| April 15 | Version 2 | 3,000 | 430 |
| June 25 | Version 3 | 4,000 | 475 |
The April 15 draw had the lowest healthcare CRS cutoff of the year at 430, while the February 20 draw set the baseline at 467.
Today’s cutoff of 475 is slightly higher than both previous rounds, reflecting the pool pressure from the extended June pause.
The CRS range for healthcare draws in 2026 has been 430 to 475, which is consistently 30 to 85 points below the CEC cutoff during the same period.
IRCC Issues 9,226 Invitations In Four Consecutive Days
Today’s healthcare draw caps off the most active four-day stretch in Express Entry history for 2026.
IRCC conducted four draws on four consecutive days starting June 22, covering PNP, CEC, Physicians, and Healthcare categories.
| Date | Category | Invitations | CRS |
| June 22 | Provincial Nominee Program | 955 | 730 |
| June 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 516 |
| June 24 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 271 | 223 |
| June 25 | Healthcare and Social Services | 4,000 | 475 |
The combined 9,226 invitations across all four draws represent a massive injection of new permanent residence opportunities after weeks of inactivity.
The cluster pattern follows the familiar sequence that IRCC maintained throughout most of 2026 but extends it to four days instead of the usual three.
The addition of a dedicated physician draw alongside the broader Healthcare round shows IRCC is actively targeting multiple healthcare sub-categories simultaneously.
All 37 Occupations Eligible For The Express Entry Draw Today
Candidates must have at least 12 months of full-time work experience in one of the following occupations within the past three years to qualify for this draw.
The experience requirement was doubled from 6 to 12 months when Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced the 2026 Express Entry category changes on February 18.
| Occupation | NOC Code |
| General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 |
| Specialists in surgery | 31101 |
| Dentists | 31110 |
| Optometrists | 31111 |
| Audiologists and speech-language pathologists | 31112 |
| Veterinarians | 31103 |
| Pharmacists | 31120 |
| Dietitians and nutritionists | 31121 |
| Psychologists | 31200 |
| Chiropractors | 31201 |
| Physiotherapists | 31202 |
| Occupational therapists | 31203 |
| Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 31209 |
| Nursing coordinators and supervisors | 31300 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 31301 |
| Nurse practitioners | 31302 |
| Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals | 31303 |
| Social workers | 41300 |
| Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 41301 |
| Social and community service workers | 42201 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 32101 |
| Paramedical occupations | 32102 |
| Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 32103 |
| Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 32104 |
| Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 32109 |
| Dental hygienists and dental therapists | 32111 |
| Medical laboratory technologists | 32120 |
| Medical radiation technologists | 32121 |
| Medical sonographers | 32122 |
| Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists | 32123 |
| Pharmacy technicians | 32124 |
| Other medical technologists and technicians | 32129 |
| Massage therapists | 32201 |
| Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 33101 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 33102 |
| Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 33103 |
The work experience must match the lead statement and a substantial number of the main duties described in the National Occupational Classification for the claimed occupation.
This qualifying experience can be gained either inside or outside Canada as long as it falls within the three-year window.
What Healthcare Workers Should Do After This Draw
Candidates who received an invitation have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application through their IRCC online account.
Required documents include employment reference letters confirming healthcare work experience, valid language test results, educational credential assessments, police certificates, and medical exams.
Healthcare professionals should also research provincial licensing requirements because these vary by province and regulated profession.
The IRCC backlog data shows permanent residence processing times may exceed standard timelines, so submitting a complete and accurate application is critical.
Those who missed this draw should keep their Express Entry profiles active and updated because IRCC has historically run healthcare draws every 6 to 10 weeks in 2026.
IRCC has now issued approximately 89,000 Express Entry invitations across all categories since January 1, 2026.
The June draw predictions had outlined a healthcare draw as one of the likely category-based selections for the month.
With PNP, CEC, Physicians, and Healthcare all covered in this cluster, the only major category missing from June is French-language proficiency.
French-language draws have issued 30,500 invitations across six rounds in 2026 with CRS cutoffs as low as 393, including the most recent French round on May 28.
A French draw could still appear before the end of June or in the first week of July depending on IRCC’s scheduling patterns.
The Express Entry pool held 239,645 candidates as of June 21, and today’s 4,000 healthcare invitations further reduce the 471 to 480 CRS band.
The April 2026 analysis had projected healthcare CRS cutoffs in the 460 to 480 range for the rest of the year, and today’s result sits right in that window.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the CRS cutoff for the June 25 healthcare Express Entry draw?
The CRS cutoff was 475 points for the Healthcare and Social Services Occupations draw on June 25, 2026, with 4,000 invitations issued.
How many healthcare Express Entry draws has IRCC held in 2026?
IRCC has held three healthcare draws in 2026: February 20 at CRS 467, April 15 at CRS 430, and June 25 at CRS 475.
Can work experience gained outside Canada qualify for this draw?
Yes, the healthcare category accepts qualifying work experience gained either in Canada or abroad as long as it was accumulated within the past three years and totals at least 12 months full-time equivalent.
How is this draw different from the Physicians draw on June 24?
The Physicians category targets only doctors with Canadian work experience in NOC codes 31100, 31101, and 31102, while the broader healthcare draw covers 37 occupations, including nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and social workers.
When is the next healthcare Express Entry draw expected?
IRCC has not confirmed the next healthcare draw date, but the 2026 pattern suggests healthcare rounds occur approximately every 6 to 10 weeks.
Fact-Checked: All data in this article has been verified against official IRCC Express Entry draw results published on canada.ca as of June 25, 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. IRCC draw schedules, categories, and invitation volumes can change at any time without advance notice. Consult a licensed immigration professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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