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 Express Entry Draw: Invites Healthcare and Social Services Workers for Canada PR

In an unexpected turn of events, Canada has conducted its fourth Express Entry draw in just one week, signalling an active phase in the country’s immigration system, enabling Indian professionals eligible under Healthcare and Social Service workers to build a successful career abroad. 

June 25, 2026, Canada has issued its latest Express Entry draw, inviting 4,000 applicants under healthcare and social services workers category, allowing them to apply for Canada permanent residency

Latest Express Entry Draw

Fourth draw of the week, Canada invited 4,000 healthcare and social service workers, making it to be the 34th Express Entry selection of the year 2026. Some of the key highlights of the latest Express Entry draw are: 

❖  Draw Date: June 25, 2026

❖  Total ITAs Issued: 4,000

❖  CRS Score: 475

❖  Profile Created: created an Express Entry candidate profile before 12:14 p.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on May 21, 2026 

Express Entry Draws in June 2026

With the latest invitation under the healthcare and social services category, Canada has invited a total of 9,226 (including the healthcare draw) across different categories. A clear representation of Express Entry draws held in June 2026 with their respective CRS scores are as follows: 

Draw Date

Draw Type

CRS Scores

ITAs Issued

June 25, 2026

Healthcare and Social Services Workers

475

4,000

June 24, 2026

Physicians with Canadian Work Experience

223

271

June 23, 2026

Canadian Experience Class

516

4,000

June 22, 2026

Provincial Nominee Program

730

955

Express Entry Draws 2026: Complete Analysis

The latest invitation marks the fourth selection in a single week, highlighting Canada’s continued focus on addressing labour shortages through category-based selection procedures. With 4,000 ITAs issued with a CRS score of 475, the healthcare and social services workers category draws marks to be the second selection of the year thus far. The last healthcare and social services draw, invited applicants at a CRS score of 467, comparatively at a lower CRS score than the latest round of invitation. 

Thus far, IRCC has invited a total of 89,067 ITAs across different categories such as French language proficiency, Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Program, and physicians with Canadian work experience. As per the Express Entry trends 2026, Canada has been continuously inviting skilled professionals under CEC, PNP, and French language proficiency category. However, IRCC has also presented a clear representation of the total number of draws against each category with total ITAs issued thus far in the year 2026. 

Draw Type

Total ITAs Issued

Number of Draws

Canadian Experience Class

41,250

10

French Language Proficiency

30,500

6

Healthcare and Social Services

8,000

2

Trades

3,000

1

Provincial Nominee Program

5,405

12

Physicians with Canadian Work Experience

662

2

Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience

250

1

These targeted draws reflect Canada’s strategy of inviting candidates whose skills and experience align with the country’s labour market needs. Although healthcare professionals continue to remain among the most in-demand workers, as the country prioritizes addressing workforce shortages in its healthcare and social service sectors.  

Well, if you are also a healthcare professional from India and aspire to secure Canada PR then book a free consultation now. 

Who is Eligible Under the Healthcare and Social Services Category? 

To be eligible under the healthcare and social service category, skilled workers are required to hold certain requirements such as: 

❖  have a valid Express Entry profile 

❖  meet eligibility requirements for one of the Express Entry programs

❖  have accumulated within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience in a single occupation (mentioned below in the table) 

Note : The work experience mentioned does not to be continuous and can be in Canada or abroad. 

You can also check the entire eligible occupation list for Canada PR.

Eligible Occupations Under the Healthcare and Social Services Category 

NOC Code

Occupation

NOC Code

Occupation

32104

Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians

33101

Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations

31112

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists

32120

Medical laboratory technologists

32123

Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists

32121

Medical radiation technologists

31201

Chiropractors

32122

Medical sonographers

32111

Dental hygienists and dental therapists

33102

Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates

31110

Dentists

31302

Nurse practitioners

31121

Dietitians and nutritionists

31300

Nursing coordinators and supervisors

31102

General practitioners and family physicians

31203

Occupational therapists

32101

Licensed practical nurses

31111

Optometrists

32201

Massage therapists

32129

Other medical technologists and technicians

31209

Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating

32109

Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment

32102

Paramedical occupations

31120

Pharmacists

33103

Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants

32124

Pharmacy technicians

31303

Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals

31202

Physiotherapists

31200

Psychologists

31301

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

32103

Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists

42201

Social and community service workers

41300

Social workers

31100

Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

31101

Specialists in surgery

41301

Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies

31103

Veterinarians

Note: You also read our comprehensive guide to secure Canada PR as a doctors from India

Canada’s latest Express Entry draws highlights Canada’s aim of addressing labours shortages across various industries such as healthcare, IT, and the trades sector. By conducting four draws in a single week demonstrates IRCC’s active and targeted approach of selecting candidates who can contribute to the country’s economic and workforce needs. 

Looking to Apply Canada PR? Consult Province Immigration

Well, Canada continues to conduct Express Entry draws through category-based selection procedures and if you are also an Indian professional with skills and experience in one of the occupations in the healthcare sector, then consult Province Immigration and get your free eligibility assessment for Canada permanent residency.  

At Province Immigration, our experienced immigration consultants will evaluate your profile, calculate CRS scores and guide you through your Canada PR application. For more information call us at:+919896196762. 

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