IRCC conducted its first draw under the Express Entry Category-based selection stream on June 28, 2023

IRCC conducted its first draw under the Express Entry Category-based selection stream on June 28, 2023, and invited 500 Healthcare NOC with the lowest CRS score of 476.

Canada invited 500 Healthcare occupations with the lowest CRS score of 476 on June 28, 2023. This is the first draw under the Express Entry Category-based selection stream. IRCC launched the Express Entry Category-based selection stream on May 31, 2023.

Who is eligible under Express Entry category-based selection - Healthcare stream

To be eligible for Express Entry category-based selection - Healthcare stream, you need to meet the below parameters

1. You must have an Express Entry account 
2. IELTS 6 bands in each module 
3. Your occupation must be in the below healthcare occupation list 

Additionally, All applicants need to meet all of the prerequisites for that round.

What are the Eligible occupations for the healthcare occupations category

Next Express Entry category-based selection

The next express entry category-based selection is expected to take place on July 13, 2023, under Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations

Healthcare professional Shortage in Canada

Canada currently needs more healthcare professionals. To address the shortage of healthcare workers in Canada, IRCC launched Category based selection stream where healthcare occupations are on high priority. 

The Demand for healthcare professionals arises from population growth, aging demographics, retirements, and increased healthcare needs.

Top healthcare occupation in Demand where you may experience invitation between 430 - 460 CRS score in coming draws.

1. Doctors,
2. Nurses,
3. Pharmacists,
4. Allied health professionals (such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists), 
5. Medical technologists and support staff.

To know more about Canada Express entry category-based selection, click here. 

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