Overview

• IRCC’s August 19 round issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply to healthcare and social services candidates, with the lowest-ranked profile at CRS 470.
• The tie‑breaking timestamp for candidates at the cut‑off was April 23, 2025 at 20:08:53 UTC, correcting a separate report that listed an implausible date.
• The previous healthcare draw on July 22 sent 4,000 invitations with a 475 cut‑off, indicating a recent easing in the threshold for this category.
• Healthcare-focused rounds have generally required fewer points than Canadian Experience Class selections this year, making mid‑400s profiles more competitive.
• Year to date, 55,820 Express Entry invitations have been issued in 2025, and invitees now have 60 days to file applications, typically processed within six months.