Canada has once again sent a clear signal to global talent in care-related fields. Through the Express Entry latest draw held on 14 November 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,500 candidates in healthcare and social services occupations to apply for permanent residence. The comprehensive ranking system score was 462, one of the most accessible scores for this category in 2025. For nurses, physicians, social workers, and frontline professionals, this draw feels like a turning point. Canada is facing real needs in hospitals, long-term care homes, and community service agencies. By directing invitations to these occupations, Canada is linking skilled people with the communities that need them most.

Key Facts From the Express Entry Latest Draw #379

Detail	Result
Invitation Round	379
Date of Draw	14 November 2025
Category	Healthcare and Social Services Occupations
CRS Cut-Off	462
ITAs Issued	3,500
Tie-Breaking Rule	02 December 2024 at 22:19:41 UTC

Additional insights:

 • This was the 6th healthcare and social services draw in 2025
 • It was the 2nd largest draw for this category this year
 • It also recorded the lowest CRS score for this category to date

Why Canada Is Prioritizing Healthcare and Social Services Workers

Canada has a growing population and clear worker shortages. Hospitals, clinics, long-term care homes, and community support agencies all need staff. Category-based draws help Canada:

 • Support employers recruiting for urgent roles
 • Address shortages in small and mid-sized regions
 • Strengthen mental health and social service systems
 • Build a stable labour force across the country

Healthcare and social services are now central to Canada’s long-term immigration and labour market strategy.

Where This Draw Fits in the 2025 Trend

Canada’s Express Entry system in 2025 relies more on category-based draws. Here is how the last several draws look:

Draw	Date	Category	ITAs	CRS
372	14 Oct 2025	PNP	345	778
373	15 Oct 2025	Healthcare & Social Services	2,500	472
374	27 Oct 2025	PNP	302	761
375	28 Oct 2025	CEC	1,000	533
376	29 Oct 2025	French	6,000	416
377	10 Nov 2025	PNP	714	738
378	12 Nov 2025	CEC	1,000	533
379	14 Nov 2025	Healthcare & Social Services	3,500	462

It’s clear that targeted draws remain the main pattern for 2025.

Who Benefits the Most from This Draw

You may qualify for this category if you:

 • Have work experience in eligible healthcare or social service NOCs
 • Maintain an active Express Entry profile
 • Meet eligibility under FSW, CEC or FST programs
 • Have a CRS score of 462 or higher

Common eligible occupations include:

 • Registered nurses
 • Nurse aides and orderlies
 • Physicians
 • Pharmacists
 • Medical lab technologists
 • Social workers
 • Child and youth workers
 • Personal support workers

Express Entry Next Draw Predictions

Predicting the timing of the next Express Entry draw in 2025 remains challenging due to the shifting patterns we’ve seen this year. However, by reviewing historical data and recent draw behaviour, we can outline several likely timeframes for upcoming rounds.

Provincial Nominee Program

• November 24
• December 8
• December 15

Canadian Experience Class

• November 25
• December 9
• December 16

Category-Based Express Entry Draws

• November 26: Trades or French-Proficiency
• December 10: Trades or French-Proficiency

How to Improve Your Chances for Future Healthcare Draws

1. Improve Your Language Scores

 • Aim for higher CLB scores
 • Add French results to earn bonus points

2. Strengthen Education

 • Complete additional healthcare-related training
 • Get credential assessments done early

3. Build more qualifying work experience

 • Secure Canadian work pathways where possible
 • Explore jobs in smaller cities with high demand

4. Consider provincial pathways

 • PNP nominations add 600 points
 • Health-focused PNP streams receive priority

What the Express Entry Latest Draw Means for You

The Express Entry latest draw on 14 November 2025 shows Canada’s strong support for healthcare and social services professionals. With 3,500 ITAs and a CRS cut-off of 462, this is one of the most promising rounds of the year. If you work in these fields, this is the right time to strengthen your Express Entry profile, explore provincial options, and prepare for upcoming draws. The Express Entry latest draw is a reminder that Canada continues to welcome skilled workers who support the health and well-being of communities across the country.