Healthcare and social services occupations Express Entry Draws
Category-based rounds for candidates with qualifying work experience in eligible healthcare and social services occupations. Last round: #441 on Sep 4, 2026 with a cut-off of 475. In the last 12 months: 6 rounds, 18,500 invitations, cut-offs from 462 to 476 (average 471).
Healthcare cut-off trend by year
| Year | Rounds | Invitations | Lowest | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11,500 | 467 | 472 | 475 |
| 2025 | 7 | 14,500 | 462 | 481 | 510 |
| 2024 | 3 | 10,250 | 422 | 443 | 463 |
| 2023 | 3 | 5,600 | 431 | 457 | 476 |
How often are Healthcare draws held?
In the last 12 months IRCC held 6 Healthcare rounds — on average one every 65 days. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2026.
Near the typical cut-off? See is 450 a good CRS score, is 460 a good CRS score, is 470 a good CRS score, is 480 a good CRS score.
All Healthcare rounds
| # | Date | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | Sep 4, 2026 | 3,500 | 475 |
| 422 | Jun 25, 2026 | 4,000 | 475 |
| 398 | Feb 20, 2026 | 4,000 | 467 |
| 385 | Dec 11, 2025 | 1,000 | 476 |
| 379 | Nov 14, 2025 | 3,500 | 462 |
| 373 | Oct 15, 2025 | 2,500 | 472 |
| 362 | Aug 19, 2025 | 2,500 | 470 |
| 357 | Jul 22, 2025 | 4,000 | 475 |
| 349 | Jun 4, 2025 | 500 | 504 |
| 345 | May 2, 2025 | 500 | 510 |
| 327 | Nov 20, 2024 | 3,000 | 463 |
| 301 | Jul 5, 2024 | 3,750 | 445 |
| 284 | Feb 14, 2024 | 3,500 | 422 |
| 271 | Oct 26, 2023 | 3,600 | 431 |
| 255 | Jul 6, 2023 | 1,500 | 463 |
| 252 | Jun 28, 2023 | 500 | 476 |
Healthcare draw FAQ
What is the latest Healthcare draw cut-off?
The latest Healthcare and social services occupations round (#441, Sep 4, 2026) invited 3,500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 475.
How often are Healthcare draws held?
In the last 12 months IRCC held 6 Healthcare rounds — on average one every 65 days. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2026.
What was the lowest Healthcare cut-off in the last 12 months?
462, with a high of 476 and an average of 471 across 6 rounds.
Do I need to be eligible to be invited in a Healthcare draw?
Yes. Only candidates who meet the criteria for this round type are considered, and among them IRCC invites the highest-ranked by CRS score. Check your score with the CRS calculator and confirm eligibility on IRCC's website.
Updated Oct 3, 2026 (latest round #447, Oct 1, 2026). Source: IRCC, Express Entry rounds of invitations (canada.ca).
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