Healthcare Express Entry draws
IRCC has held 19 healthcare rounds since June 28, 2023, inviting 42,741 candidates. The latest, #441 on September 4, 2026, cut off at 475 with 3,500 invitations.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rounds in 2026 | 6 |
| Invitations in 2026 | 12,391 |
| Average cutoff, last 12 months | 380 (9 rounds) |
| Range, last 12 months | 169 to 476 |
| Lowest cutoff on record | 169 (#397, Feb 19, 2026) |
What these rounds are
Healthcare rounds invite candidates with recent work experience in an eligible healthcare or social services occupation (including the physician rounds). IRCC lists the occupations on its category-based selection page. See Express Entry draw types for how the round types differ, and the CRS calculator to see where your score stands.
Every healthcare round
| Round | Date | Invitations | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| #441 | Sep 4, 2026 | 3,500 | 475 |
| #440 | Sep 3, 2026 | 229 | 198 |
| #422 | Jun 25, 2026 | 4,000 | 475 |
| #421 | Jun 24, 2026 | 271 | 223 |
| #398 | Feb 20, 2026 | 4,000 | 467 |
| #397 | Feb 19, 2026 | 391 | 169 |
| #385 | Dec 11, 2025 | 1,000 | 476 |
| #379 | Nov 14, 2025 | 3,500 | 462 |
| #373 | Oct 15, 2025 | 2,500 | 472 |
| #362 | Aug 19, 2025 | 2,500 | 470 |
| #357 | Jul 22, 2025 | 4,000 | 475 |
| #349 | Jun 4, 2025 | 500 | 504 |
| #345 | May 2, 2025 | 500 | 510 |
| #327 | Nov 20, 2024 | 3,000 | 463 |
| #301 | Jul 5, 2024 | 3,750 | 445 |
| #284 | Feb 14, 2024 | 3,500 | 422 |
| #271 | Oct 26, 2023 | 3,600 | 431 |
| #255 | Jul 6, 2023 | 1,500 | 463 |
| #252 | Jun 28, 2023 | 500 | 476 |
Other round types
- General rounds (179)
- Canadian Experience Class rounds (71)
- Provincial Nominee Program rounds (116)
- French-language proficiency rounds (38)
- STEM rounds (3)
- Transport rounds (5)
- Trades rounds (14)
- Education rounds (2)
- Agriculture and agri-food rounds (3)
- Senior manager rounds (3)