Canada invites 229 physicians with work experience in the latest Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 229 invitations to Physicians with Canadian work experience in the latest Express Entry draw. This is the 52nd draw of the year 2026 so far, with the lowest invitation number and the second-highest CRS cutoff score. As of September 3, 2026, Canada has conducted the 3rd Physicians with Canadian Work Experience draw round, inviting a total of 122,656 applicants under the Express Entry system to hire talented and skilled professionals.

Strategic Overview of the latest draw

Overview of the Physicians draw in 2026

Occupations included in the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience draw category

Eligibility Criteria for the latest Express Entry draw

To apply for the latest Express Entry draw for Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, applicants must follow the required general eligibility provisions, which are as follows:

• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in Canada within the last 3 years is required to apply under the latest Express Entry draw. 

• Work experience required in TEER 0, 1, 2, and 3 occupations.

• Language Proficiency is a must in accordance with specific job requirements.

• Eligible candidates with work experience in the local market in the Physician occupation must qualify for the minimum CRS score of 198.

• The candidate should have job offers and an intent to live outside Quebec.

What does the latest draw mean for skilled candidates?

The latest Express Entry draw has invited 229 candidates under the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience category, which implies that Canada is actively assessing and hiring individuals who have already worked in the country previously on a temporary basis and now have experience in the local job market, specifically in the healthcare (as the draw is for Physicians) sector.

Throughout 2026, IRCC has issued a total of 122,656 invitations to apply for a total of 9 draw types, which reflects that Canada as a nation is focusing on not only to attract global workforce, but also the workforce that is capable, talented, skilled, and highly qualified who can contribute across multiple sectors of Canada such as healthcare, IT, Tech, Tourism, and skilled trades, which are currently facing workers shortage.

This is a great opportunity for highly qualified professionals to pursue a global career in Canada, as the country has high demand for international talent.

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