Overview

• IRCC invited 2,500 candidates in the healthcare and social services category on August 19 with a minimum CRS of 470, applying a tie-break timestamp of April 23, 2025 at 8:08 p.m. UTC.
• The draw followed an August 18 Provincial Nominee Program round that issued 192 invitations with a 800 CRS cutoff, up 61 points from the August 6 PNP draw.
• Year-to-date invitations through Express Entry now total 55,820, up from 53,320 before the latest healthcare round.
• Through 2025, IRCC has leaned on targeted rounds: 15 PNP draws, eight Canadian Experience Class draws, four for French proficiency, four for healthcare and social services, and one for education.
• Invited candidates have 60 days to submit permanent residence applications, which IRCC says are typically processed within the six-month standard.