Express Entry: healthcare draw invites 4,000 at CRS 475
IRCC issued 4,000 invitations in a Healthcare and Social Services category draw on June 25, 2026, with a CRS cut-off of 475.
Key points
✓4,000 ITAs issued in a Healthcare and Social Services category draw, CRS cut-off 475.
✓34 Express Entry draws and 89,067 ITAs issued between Jan 5 and Jun 25, 2026.
✓Category-based draws have generally run at lower CRS cut-offs than general CEC rounds, which have mostly landed in the low-500s.
What this means for you
If your NOC maps to healthcare/social services, your realistic cut-off may be well below the general CEC range — check the live Draw Tracker rather than assuming the general-draw CRS applies to you. If it does not map to an active category, a provincial nomination remains the single biggest lever most candidates have.
Full detail
On June 25, 2026, IRCC held a category-based Express Entry draw for Healthcare and Social Services occupations, issuing 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off of 475.
Between January 5 and June 25, 2026, IRCC held 34 Express Entry draws and issued 89,067 ITAs. Category-based draws (healthcare, trades, education, French) have generally run at lower CRS cut-offs than general Canadian Experience Class rounds, which have mostly landed in the low-500s.
Draw cut-offs change roughly every two weeks. Check the live Draw Tracker for the latest numbers before drawing any conclusions about your own chances.
General information, not legal or immigration advice. Immigration rules change often — confirm details on the official source above and, for your situation, consult a licensed RCIC or immigration lawyer.