IRCC Issues 500 ITAs in Category-Based Draw for Healthcare and Social Services
2025-06-05 | Abroad Pathway Immigration | Leave a Comment
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw on June 4, 2025, inviting 500 candidates from the healthcare and social services occupations category to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
This category-based Express Entry draw focused on candidates with at least six months of recent work experience in one of 37 eligible healthcare and social service roles, including nurses, social workers, and medical technologists.
Key Details of the June 4, 2025 Express Entry Draw:
- Draw Date: June 4, 2025
- Number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs): 500
- CRS Cut-off Score: 504
- Eligible Occupations: Healthcare and Social Services
- Tie-breaking Rule: Profiles submitted before March 31, 2025, at 06:47:23 UTC
- Type of Draw: Category-based (Healthcare and Social Services)
CRS Trends and Pool Update
Compared to the previous healthcare draw on May 2, 2025, the CRS cut-off dropped from 510 to 504, slightly increasing the chances for eligible professionals to receive an ITA.
The Express Entry pool saw a noticeable increase, with the number of candidates rising to 255,030 as of June 1, 2025. Particularly, candidates in the 501–600 CRS score range surged by 2,215, indicating growing competition in the pool.
IRCC’s Immigration Strategy for 2025
This draw supports Canada’s 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which emphasizes targeted immigration to fill labor shortages in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, skilled trades, and education.
IRCC aims to welcome 395,000 new permanent residents in 2025, with a strategic focus on candidates with Canadian work experience, provincial nominations, and French-language proficiency.
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