IRCC just released a new Express Entry draw for Category Based Selection and invited PR Applications for the healthcare sector.

As mentioned, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, has finally conducted the most awaited CBS Draw to invite Healthcare professionals to work and settle in Canada. 3600 aspirants have received ITAs on October 26, as the requirements for CRS Score has reduced when comparing to the previous Express Entry draws of 2023.

Checkout the highlights of the latest CBS Express Entry Draw Highlights

It is the third draw of the year, and gives hopes to aspirants as we can see that the number of invitation is increasing whereas requirement for CRS Points is increasing with time. So, we can assume that the need for experienced healthcare professionals is more than ever in Canada and your chances of getting an invitation to apply are also increasing.

Initially, IRCC used to conduct CRS based draws where candidates with higher points in the CRS Points Calculator were preferred for the Canadian Citizenship. From 2023 onwards, the authority is opting Category based selection. It is representing the fact that there is a more than ever labor shortage in Canada. The working model of Express Entry has changed after this new selection model.

As this specific round of invitation is for Healthcare sector, let us understand who is eligible to apply for Canada PR through the latest Express Entry Draw.

The healthcare Sector includes a total of 35 occupations or profiles, and experienced professionals, who have verified credentials, may submit their final application. Apart from the qualifications, there are another set of eligibility criteria that candidates should fulfill before moving to Canada for work.

But first, make sure that your profile in there in the list of 35 profiles.

35 Eligible Profiles in Healthcare Sector

• 31112 – Audiologists and speech language pathologists
• 31201 – Chiropractors
• 31110 – Dentists
• 31121 – Dieticians and nutritionists
• 41320 – Education counsellors
• 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
• 42203 – Instructors of persons with disabilities
• 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupation in therapy and assessment
• 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
• 32201 – Massage therapists
• 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
• 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
• 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
• 32122 – Medical sonographers
• 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
• 31302 – Nurse practitioners
• 31300 – Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
• 31203 – Occupational therapists
• 31111 – Optometrists
• 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services
• 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
• 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
• 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
• 32102 – Paramedical occupations
• 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
• 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
• 31202 – Physiotherapists
• 31200 – Psychologists
• 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
• 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
• 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
• 31101 – Specialists in surgery
• 41301 – Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
• 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
• 31103 – Veterinarians

Healthcare Draws of 2023