Summary: On May 2, 2025, Canada Issued 500 Invitations in the category "Healthcare and Social Services" of Express Entry
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On May 2, 2025 the Canadian Government (IRCC) invited 500 candidates in a round of invitation specifically targeting candidates with work experience in Healthcare or in Social Services. The minimum CRS score was 510.
This round (draw #345) represents the first round of invitation for the Health Care and Social Services category for 2025. This demonstrate the importance Canada gives to Health Care and Social Services woekers and the overall government Strategy that utilizes immigration as a solution for critical labor shortages in the Medical and Social Work fields.
Express Entry Draw #345: Key Statistics
Today's draw targeted 37 specific healthcare and social services occupations under the Version 2 category list for Healthcare and Social Services.
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Draw Date | May 2, 2025 |
| Round Number | #345 |
| Category | Healthcare and Social Services (Version 2) |
| Invitations Issued (ITAs) | 500 |
| Minimum CRS Score | 510 |
Analysis: A Record-Breaking Year for the Healthcare and Social Services category
With this round of invitation, the Canadian government invites for the first time of the year candidates in the Healthcare and Social Workers category. Indeed, Canada has invited 500 candidates with work experience in this category.
List of the 37 profesionnal occupations in the "Healthcare and Social Worker (Version 2)" category
| Occupation | 2021 NOC Code |
|---|---|
| Audiologists and speech language pathologists | 31112 |
| Chiropractors | 31201 |
| Dentists | 31110 |
| Dieticians and nutritionists | 31121 |
| General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 |
| Nurse practitioners | 31302 |
| Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors | 31300 |
| Occupational therapists | 31203 |
| Optometrists | 31111 |
| Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 31209 |
| Pharmacists | 31120 |
| Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals | 31303 |
| Physiotherapists | 31202 |
| Psychologists | 31200 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 31301 |
| Social workers | 41300 |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 |
| Specialists in surgery | 31101 |
| Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 41301 |
| Veterinarians | 31103 |
| Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 32104 |
| Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists | 32123 |
| Dental hygienists and dental therapists | 32111 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 32101 |
| Massage therapists | 32201 |
| Medical laboratory technologists | 32120 |
| Medical radiation technologists | 32121 |
| Medical sonographers | 32122 |
| Other medical technologists and technicians | 32129 |
| Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 32109 |
| Paramedical occupations | 32102 |
| Pharmacy technicians | 32124 |
| Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 32103 |
| Social and community service workers | 42201 |
| Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 33101 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 33102 |
| Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 33103 |
As the 2025 immigration landscape continues to evolve, staying informed of the rounds of invitation is essential for a successful application.
Contact our professional consulting team today for a personalized assessment of your eligibility or to discuss your Express Entry profile.
See the details of this round directly on the Canadian Government website.
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