Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently issued a significant number of invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.
The latest draw specifically targeted candidates in the Healthcare and social services category, with 4,000 ITAs being issued.
To qualify for this draw, candidates were required to meet the following criteria:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 467
- Creation of an Express Entry candidate profile before 6:22 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on December 9, 2025
Overview of Express Entry Draws in 2026
| Draw date | Draw Type | CRS cut-off score | ITAs issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 20 | Healthcare and social services | 467 | 4,000 |
| February 19 | Physicians with Canadian work experience | 169 | 391 |
| February 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French-Language proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |