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Express Entry — Healthcare category
Category-based selection for healthcare and social-services occupations.
Who it's for
- Eligible healthcare occupations (physicians, nurses, allied health, and more).
- At least six months of experience in a qualifying occupation.
Key requirements
- A competitive Express Entry CRS (recent cutoffs near 420)
- Work or study in Healthcare
Requirements are simplified for planning. Always confirm the full, current criteria on the official page before you apply.
Recent draws
Healthcare 2026-06-25 | 475 4000 invitations |
Healthcare 2026-02-20 | 467 4000 invitations |
Healthcare 2025-12-11 | 476 1000 invitations |
Healthcare 2025-11-14 | 462 3500 invitations |
Healthcare 2025-10-15 | 472 2500 invitations |
Healthcare 2025-08-19 | 470 2500 invitations |
Estimated processing time
About 7 months after your e-APR (IRCC service standard: 6 months). Time in the pool waiting for an invitation is separate.
Official source
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