Canada has held another Express Entry draw for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, inviting 3,500 candidates to apply for permanent residence.
The draw was conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on September 4, 2026, under Ministerial Instructions #441.
September 4, 2026 Express Entry Draw
| Draw Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Draw Type | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations |
| Invitations Issued | 3,500 |
| CRS Cut-Off | 475 |
| Rank Required | 3,500 or above |
| Date & Time | September 4, 2026 at 11:16:45 UTC |
| Tie-Breaking Rule | May 26, 2026 at 00:26:14 UTC |
Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 475 and had to meet the eligibility requirements for the Healthcare and Social Services category.
Where multiple candidates had the same CRS score as the lowest-ranked candidate invited, IRCC applied the tie-breaking rule based on the date and time their Express Entry profiles were submitted.
Three Healthcare Draws in 2026
The September 4 round is the third Healthcare and Social Services Express Entry draw of 2026.
| Date | ITAs Issued | CRS Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | 4,000 | 467 |
| June 25, 2026 | 4,000 | 475 |
| September 4, 2026 | 3,500 | 475 |
| Total | 11,500 | — |
IRCC has therefore issued 11,500 ITAs through Healthcare and Social Services draws in 2026.
The CRS cut-off has remained at 475 in the two most recent healthcare draws, compared with 467 in February.
Express Entry Draws in September 2026
September has already seen three Express Entry invitation rounds.
| Date | Draw Type | ITAs | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 4 | Healthcare and Social Services | 3,500 | 475 |
| September 3 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 229 | 198 |
| September 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 521 |
The September 4 healthcare draw follows back-to-back Express Entry draws for Canadian Experience Class candidates on September 1 and Physicians with Canadian Work Experience on September 3.
What This Means for Healthcare Professionals
The latest draw is significant for eligible healthcare and social services professionals with competitive Express Entry profiles.
With 3,500 invitations issued at a CRS cut-off of 475, candidates who qualify under the healthcare category and meet the required CRS threshold had an opportunity to receive an ITA for permanent residence.
Candidates below the 475 cut-off were not invited in this round, but future Express Entry draws may have different CRS thresholds and invitation sizes.
Express Entry Draw #441 – September 4, 2026
3,500 ITAs | CRS 475 | Healthcare & Social Services
Immigration rules and Express Entry selection criteria can change. Candidates should verify the latest requirements with IRCC before making immigration decisions.
