Canada Issues 3,500 ITAs for Healthcare and Social Services in Latest Express Entry Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued the 3rd Healthcare and Social Services draw in the latest Express Entry round. This marks the 53rd draw of 2026 with a CRS score of 475. Throughout 2026, Canada has focused on inviting specialized, highly qualified, and priority-sector professionals to strengthen the labor market and support the nation's economic growth.
Strategic Overview of the latest draw
Eligibility Criteria to apply for the latest Express Entry draw
To submit the application, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
Applicants are required to possess a valid Express Entry profile in one of the three economic programs:
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
Candidates need to have either 6 months of full-time relevant work experience or 1 year of experience in the healthcare and social services sector.
To receive invitations to apply, candidates must achieve a minimum CRS score of 475.
In cases of a tie among applicants with matching scores, those who submitted their profiles before May 26, 2026, at 00:26:14 UTC will be granted an ITA.
What does this Express Entry Draw mean for candidates?
The latest draw for the healthcare sector reflects Canada’s commitment to invite an international skilled workforce to the country who can contribute to economic objectives while meeting the employer’s demands. IRCC issued 3,500 ITAs on September 4, 2026, marking the second healthcare- and occupation-specific draw for immigrants.
This draw focuses on meeting regional workforce needs while boosting the healthcare sector and specialized services nationwide. For eligible candidates, this is an excellent opportunity to get a permanent residence and secure a highly paid career in Canada.
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