Express Entry Draw: Healthcare and Social Services Occupations | CRS Cut-off 476

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a category-based Express Entry draw on December 11, 2025, targeting candidates working in Healthcare and Social Services occupations. In this round, IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 476.

This draw reflects Canada’s continued focus on strengthening its healthcare and social support systems by prioritizing skilled professionals in critical occupations.

Draw at a Glance

• Category: Healthcare and Social Services occupations

• Date and time: December 11, 2025

• Number of ITAs issued: 1,000

• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 476

• Rank needed: 1,000 or above

• Tie-breaking rule: November 26, 2025 at 07:44:30 UTC

If more than one candidate had the lowest CRS score, IRCC applied the tie-breaking rule based on the date and time the Express Entry profile was submitted.

Why this healthcare-focused draw matters

Targeted selection for essential services:

Healthcare and social services professionals continue to be among the most in-demand workers across Canada. This category-based draw demonstrates IRCC’s commitment to addressing workforce shortages in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community health services, and social support sectors.

Stable CRS threshold for skilled professionals:

A CRS cut-off of 476 remains competitive yet achievable for experienced healthcare workers, particularly those with Canadian work experience, strong language scores, or provincial support.

Long-term immigration priority:

Healthcare occupations have consistently featured in Express Entry category draws, signaling long-term immigration opportunities for nurses, social workers, caregivers, medical technologists, and allied health professionals.

What this means for applicants

For healthcare and social services candidates:

If your CRS score was 476 or higher and your occupation falls under the eligible Healthcare and Social Services list, this draw could be your direct pathway to Canadian permanent residence.

For candidates outside this category:

Category-based draws may temporarily reduce opportunities in general rounds, making it important to improve CRS scores through language tests, Canadian experience, or provincial nomination programs.

Strategic takeaway:

Professionals in healthcare and social services should ensure their NOC codes, job duties, and work experience align accurately with IRCC’s eligible occupation list to avoid missing future category-based invitations.

How Swainz Overseas Careers Can Help You

• Eligibility assessment: Verify whether your occupation qualifies under Healthcare and Social Services.

• CRS improvement strategy: Personalized guidance on language tests, spousal points, PNP options, and job offers.

• Post-ITA support: End-to-end assistance with documentation, medicals, police clearance, and PR application submission.