Express Entry Draw #345 – Healthcare and Social Services Occupations Category Draw | May 02, 2025
Summary in a Nutshell:
- Draw #345 was conducted on May 02, 2025 under the Healthcare and Social Services category.
- CRS Cut-off: 510 – slightly above the 2025 average of 602 (as of this draw).
- 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in this round.
- This marks the first Healthcare-focused Express Entry draw of 2025.
- Tie-breaker date for this draw was July 21, 2024 at 04:31:17 UTC.
2025 Category-Based Draw Summary (to date)
| Category | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 0 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 3 |
| Federal Skilled Trades | 0 |
| Federal Skilled Worker | 0 |
| French | 3 |
| Healthcare | 1 |
| No Program Specified | 0 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7 |
| STEM | 0 |
| Trade Occupations | 0 |
| Transport | 0 |
| Education | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
📈 2025 Draw Insights (As of May 02, 2025)
So far in 2025:
- Average CRS Score: 609
- Total Invitations Issued: 33,429
- Highest CRS: 802
- Lowest CRS: 379
On May 2, 2025, IRCC held a targeted Express Entry draw under the Healthcare and Social Services occupations category. A total of 500 ITAs were issued to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 510.
This draw marks a continuation of Canada’s category-based selection strategy for 2025, which prioritizes occupations that support national workforce needs. Healthcare professionals have been consistently among the most in-demand sectors across Canada, and this draw further solidifies that trend.
If you are a healthcare professional, whether a nurse, paramedic, social worker, physiotherapist, or medical technologist, this could be your window to secure permanent residence under Express Entry. With a CRS cut-off of 510, it’s clear that competition remains steep, and preparation is key.
Now is the time to:
- Check if your NOC falls under the Healthcare or Social Services category.
- Ensure your Express Entry profile is up to date with the correct primary occupation and supporting documents.
- Work with a licensed immigration consultant to maximize your CRS score and strategy.
💡 Visit our Express Entry Draws Trends Page to explore historical draw data and CRS cut-offs by year.
This draw comes just a day after Canada’s first Education Occupations draw on May 1, 2025, indicating IRCC’s accelerated pace for targeted draws this spring.
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