Canada continues to advance its targeted immigration strategy through the Express Entry system. In the most recent round of invitations, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) focused on in-demand healthcare and social services occupations, issuing invitations to skilled professionals critical to Canada’s labour market.
On December 11, 2025, IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Healthcare and Social Services category (Version 2). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in this draw was 476.
Express Entry Draw Results – December 11, 2025
Category: Healthcare and Social Services Occupations (Version 2)
Number of Invitations Issued: 1,000
Minimum CRS Score: 476
Rank Required: 1,000 or above
Date & Time of Round: December 11, 2025 at 11:51:44 UTC
Tie-Breaking Rule: November 26, 2025 at 07:44:30 UTC
Under IRCC’s tie-breaking mechanism, if multiple candidates had the lowest CRS score of 476, only those who submitted their Express Entry profiles before November 26, 2025, at 07:44:30 UTC received an invitation.
Why This Healthcare and Social Services Draw Matters
Canada’s healthcare and social assistance sectors continue to experience significant labour shortages, intensified by an aging population and expanding community needs. By targeting candidates in these professions, IRCC aims to:
- Address ongoing shortages in frontline and community care services
- Strengthen healthcare delivery across provinces and territories
- Support vulnerable populations through an expanded social services workforce
- Attract internationally trained professionals with strong potential for long-term integration
This occupation-focused draw reflects Canada’s commitment to welcoming skilled workers who can immediately contribute to critical public services and community well-being.
Express Entry Snapshot – Healthcare & Social Services
| Draw Date | Invitations Issued | Minimum CRS Score |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 | 1,000 | 476 |
This latest draw reinforces Canada’s ongoing strategy of using targeted categories to align immigration with labour market needs, ensuring qualified healthcare and social services professionals can help support Canada’s growing population.
🎉 Congratulations to the 1,000 candidates who received invitations!
You are now one step closer to achieving permanent residence and contributing your expertise to Canada’s healthcare and social development sectors.
