Canada Issues 2,500 Invitations in One of the Largest Healthcare Draws of 2025

On August 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second-largest Healthcare and Social Services draw of the year under the Express Entry system.

In this round, 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued. To be considered, candidates needed to:

• Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470, and

• Have created their Express Entry profile before April 23, 2025, at 8:08 p.m. (UTC).

  
  

  

  
  

Recent Express Entry Draws in 2025

Express Entry has been very active in recent months. Some key draws include:

• August 19 – Healthcare and Social Services: 2,500 ITAs | CRS 470

• August 18 – Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 192 ITAs | CRS 800

• August 8 – French Language Proficiency: 2,500 ITAs | CRS 481

• August 7 – Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 1,000 ITAs | CRS 534

• July 22 – Healthcare and Social Services: 4,000 ITAs | CRS 475

  
  

So far in 2025, IRCC has issued over 55,820 invitations through Express Entry, showing the importance of keeping your profile active and competitive.

2025 Trends in Express Entry

This year, the majority of draws have focused on:

• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) – 15 draws

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – 8 draws

• French-speaking candidates – 4 draws

• Healthcare and Social Services – 4 draws

• Education – 1 draw

  
  

This reflects a significant shift in priorities: Canada is focusing on healthcare professionals, trades, and French-speaking applicants to address labor shortages across the country.

In conclusion

This latest draw confirms Canada’s immigration direction: prioritizing key sectors like healthcare and social services.

If you have experience in these fields or want to explore your eligibility under Express Entry, now is the perfect time to create or update your profile.

At AMA Legal, we can help you:

• Assess your CRS score,

• Prepare your Express Entry profile, and

• Build a personalized strategy to improve your chances of receiving an invitation.

  
  

Contact us today and take the next step toward permanent residency in Canada.