On July 6, 2023, IRCC held the third Category-Based Express Entry Draw targeted for Healthcare professionals. A total of 1,500 candidates as per the announcement made on June 28, 2023. The minimum CRS score required was 463, which is so far the lowest CRS score observed in 2023. Earlier this week, IRCC invited 500 candidates in Targeted Express Entry Draw for the STEM category.
Targeted Express Entry Draw July 6, 2023 Results:
- Express Entry Round: #255
- Draw Type: Occupation-Based Targeted
- Draw Date: July 6, 2023
- CRS Cut-off Score: 463
- No. of invitations: 15,00
- Tie-breaking rule: June 19, 2023
Targeted Express Entry Draw for 35 Eligibile Healthcare Occupations
Healthcare professions are prominently featured on Canada’s Targeted Express Entry Occupation List, comprising a total of 35 occupations. The country is actively seeking skilled individuals, including dentists, registered nurses, psychologists, and physiotherapists, to address the pressing shortage of healthcare workers. This scarcity is a result of Canada’s declining birth rate and aging population, emphasizing the urgent need for skilled immigrants to fill these crucial roles.
Check the detailed NOC TEER codes eligible for targeted Express Entry Draws under the Healthcare occupations below:
| Occupation | 2021 NOC code |
|---|---|
| Audiologists and speech language pathologists | 31112 |
| Chiropractors | 31201 |
| Dentists | 31110 |
| Dieticians and nutritionists | 31121 |
| Education counsellors | 41320 |
| General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 |
| Instructors of persons with disabilities | 42203 |
| Kinesiologists and other professional occupation in therapy and assessment | 31204 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 32101 |
| Massage therapists | 32201 |
| Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 33101 |
| Medical laboratory technologists | 32120 |
| Medical radiation technologists | 32121 |
| Medical sonographers | 32122 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 33102 |
| Nurse practitioners | 31302 |
| Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors | 31300 |
| Occupational therapists | 31203 |
| Optometrists | 31111 |
| Other assisting occupations in support of health services | 33109 |
| Other practitioners of natural healing | 32209 |
| Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 31209 |
| Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 32109 |
| Paramedical occupations | 32102 |
| Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 33103 |
| Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals | 31303 |
| Physiotherapists | 31202 |
| Psychologists | 31200 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 31301 |
| Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 32103 |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 |
| Specialists in surgery | 31101 |
| Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 41301 |
| Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists | 32200 |
| Veterinarians | 31103 |
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Book a ConsultationSkilled Newcomers’ Intended Health Occupations in Canada (2017-2022)
Based on preliminary estimates from IRCC landing data, skilled newcomers who arrived in Canada between 2017 and 2022 expressed their intention to work in the following health occupations:
| Occupation | Number of Skilled Newcomers |
|---|---|
| Nurses | 10,051 |
| – Registered Nurses | |
| – Licensed Practical Nurses | |
| – Registered Psychiatric Nurses | |
| Doctors | 4,449 |
| – Specialist Physicians | 2,013 |
| Dentists | 2,552 |
| Pharmacists | 2,054 |
| Physiotherapists | 798 |
| Occupational Therapists | 112 |
| Optometrists | 156 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 218 |
| Chiropractors | 13 |
| Medical Laboratory Technologists | 410 |
| Medical Radiation Technologists | 222 |
| Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists | 151 |
| Allied Primary Health Practitioners | 171 |
| Paramedical Occupations | 56 |
| Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists, and Cardiopulmonary Technologists | 88 |
| Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists | 155 |
Apart from the Healthcare category, IRCC holds Targeted Express Entry Draws for the candidates having the criteria mentioned below:
- French-language proficiency
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations
- Skilled Trade occupations
- Transport occupations (including Truck Drivers)
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
You must also meet all the eligibility requirements for one of the three economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, or the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
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If you’re a healthcare professional or a STEM expert aspiring for a fulfilling career and life in Canada, this is the perfect opportunity to make your move. Canada is actively seeking skilled individuals like you to join its thriving healthcare sector. We are here to provide you with expert guidance and support to help you realize your dreams of living and working in Canada. Get ready for an exciting journey towards a brighter future!
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For a limited time, eligible healthcare and STEM candidates can take advantage of our comprehensive services starting at just CAD $999. Here’s what our tailored package includes:
- Submission of a complete and accurate Express Entry profile and/or PNP Expression of Interest
- Support with preparing documents in advance in anticipation of receiving an ITA
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- On-going support from an RCIC throughout the process and even after
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Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting opportunity, and get ready to embark on a new chapter in your professional life.
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