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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

Occupation NOC 2021 TEER 2021

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists

31112

1

Chiropractors

31201

1

Dentists

31110

1

Dieticians and nutritionists

31121

1

Education counselors

41320

1

General practitioners and family physicians

31102

1

Instructors of persons with disabilities

42203

2

Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment

31204

1

Licensed practical nurses

32101

2

Massage therapists

32201

2

Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations

33101

3

Medical laboratory technologists

32120

2

Medical radiation technologists

32121

2

Medical sonographers

32122

2

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates

33102

3

Nurse practitioners

31302

1

Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors

31300

1

Occupational therapists

31203

1

Optometrists

31111

1

Other assisting occupations in support of health services

33109

3

Other practitioners of natural healing

32209

2

Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating

31209

1

Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment

32109

2

Paramedical occupations

32102

2

Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants

33103

3

Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals

31303

1

Physiotherapists

31202

1

Psychologists

31200

1

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

31301

1

Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists

32103

2

Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

31100

1

Specialists in surgery

31101

1

Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies

41301

1

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists

32200

2

Veterinarians

31103

1

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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