Canada Holds Fourth June Express Entry Draw for Healthcare Occupations
Canada has conducted its 4th draw in June for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations under the Express Entry system. This latest round specifically targets medical professionals to meet national economic goals.
Fourth June Draw Targets Healthcare and Social Services
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), this is the 4th draw in June for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations. IRCC invites candidates from the pool to apply in rounds throughout the year.
The specific details of this draw are as follows:
| Draw Date & Time | Program | Invitations Issued | Lowest CRS Score | Rank Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 at 13:51:43 UTC | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 4000 | 475 | 4000 or above |
Officials choose candidates from the Express Entry pool based on points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Invited candidates are now able to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Category-Based Selection Explained
Category-based rounds occur when the Minister establishes a category to meet a specific economic goal. In this instance, the government is prioritizing healthcare and social services professionals.
To receive an invitation in this category-based round, individuals must meet specific criteria. Candidates must be eligible for 1 of the 3 programs managed through Express Entry to be placed in the pool.
How Express Entry Rounds Work
IRCC holds different types of rounds of invitations throughout the year. The department first chooses the round type and decides the number of candidates needed.
General rounds invite top-ranking candidates eligible for any of the three managed programs. Program-specific rounds invite candidates eligible for a single specific program, such as the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Candidates with a provincial or territorial nomination continue receiving invitations through general and PNP-specific rounds. For category-based rounds, officials identify the highest-ranking eligible candidates from the pool for the chosen category.
Next, the government invites these top candidates to apply for permanent residence. A strict tie-breaking rule applies if multiple people share the minimum CRS score.
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.