Canada Invites 3,750 Candidates with Healthcare Occupations in Latest Express Entry draw on 5th July

Lower CRS Requirement: A Boon for Healthcare Workers

The CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score requirement for the healthcare draw was only 445 points, significantly lower compared to regular Express Entry draws. This lower cut-off reflects the targeted nature of the draw and is a positive sign for healthcare professionals seeking Canadian PR.

Express Entry Draw Result – 5 July 2024

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
July 5, 2024	Healthcare occupations (Version 1)	3,750	445	May 07, 2024 at 21:27:04 UTC

Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date

Expert Analysis: Increased Chances for Candidates with experience in key occupations

With category-based draws becoming the norm, candidates with experience in in-demand occupations, such as, healthcare, STEM, Transport, Trade, etc. have a great chance of receiving an invitation to apply for PR in Canada this year. The lower CRS requirements in these targeted draws make it much more achievable for medical professionals to be selected.

Category-Based Draws: A Targeted Approach

This news follows the July 4th draw aimed at the trade occupations category. Both draws highlight IRCC's commitment to the six selection categories announced for 2024, offering a targeted approach to attracting specific skillsets needed in the Canadian workforce.

 

Six categories chosen for Category based EE Draws in 2024

• A strong French language proficiency or
• Work experience in one of the below fields:
  • healthcare
  • science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
  • trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
  • transport
  • agriculture and Agri-food

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Take Action Now: Update Your Profile and Seize the Opportunity

If have experience in one of the six selection categories mentioned above or proficiency in French language with aspirations of immigrating to Canada, be sure to check your Express Entry profile and update it if necessary. With continued category-based draws throughout 2024, your dream of living and working in Canada could be closer than ever. So do not wait and check your eligibility for the relevant immigration program, i.e. fastest Federal Express entry or alternative Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

To get trusted assistance for immigration to Canada in 2024, you may contact our Canada migration expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.

- Rajneesh Kumar