On October 15, 2025, IRCC conducted another Category-Based Express Entry Draw exclusively for candidates in healthcare and social services occupations. A total of 2,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued in this round, reflecting Canada’s strong demand for skilled healthcare professionals and support workers. Candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 472 to qualify, making this one of the most competitive healthcare draws in 2025.
Targeted Express Entry Draw October 15, 2025 Results:
- Express Entry Round: #373
- Draw Type: Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2)
- Draw Date: October 15, 2025
- CRS Cut-off Score: 472
- No. of invitations: 25,00
- Tie-breaking rule: May 12, 2025 at 23:17:30 UTC
Targeted Express Entry Draw for 35 Eligibile Healthcare Occupations
This is the fifth healthcare and social services draw in 2025, same as the August 19 draw in size and second only to the July 22 draw that invited 4,000 candidates in this category. In total, nearly 10,000 ITAs have been issued to healthcare and social service professionals this year—the third highest among all Express Entry categories.
Check the detailed NOC TEER codes eligible for targeted Express Entry Draws under the Healthcare occupations below:
| Occupation | 2021 NOC code |
|---|---|
| Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 32104 |
| Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists | 32123 |
| Dental hygienists and dental therapists | 32111 |
| Other medical technologists and technicians | 32129 |
| Pharmacists | 31120 |
| Pharmacy technicians | 32124 |
| Social and community service workers | 42201 |
| Social workers | 41300 |
| Audiologists and speech language pathologists | 31112 |
| Chiropractors | 31201 |
| 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 professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 31209 |
| Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 32109 |
| Paramedical occupations | 32102 |
| Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 33103 |
| 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 |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 |
| Specialists in surgery | 31101 |
| Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 41301 |
| Veterinarians | 31103 |
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Express Entry Draws in 2025: Focus and Trends
In 2025, the IRCC’s Express Entry system has focused heavily on category-based and PNP draws, with additional invitations issued to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class, French-language proficiency, and other priority occupation streams.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 19 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 10 |
| French-language proficiency | 6 |
| Healthcare and social services | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
ITAs Issued by Stream (2025 Year-To-Date):
- French: 30,000
- Canadian Experience Class: 21,850
- Healthcare and Social Services: 9,792
- Provincial Nominee Program: 6,947
- Education: 3,500
- Trade: 1,250
These results demonstrate Canada’s ongoing commitment to attracting skilled workers in healthcare, social services, and other high-priority areas through targeted immigration policies.
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