Express Entry draw #255
Healthcare occupations (Version 1) round held on July 6, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #255 was a Healthcare occupations (Version 1) round held on July 6, 2023. IRCC issued 1,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 463, 13 points lower than the previous Healthcare draw (#252).
CRS cut-off
463
-13 vs previous Healthcare draw (#252)
Invitations
1,500
Draw type
Healthcare
| Round | #255 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 6, 2023 |
| Round type | Healthcare occupations (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 1,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 463 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 19, 2023 06:41:05 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 463, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 19, 2023 06:41:05 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 4, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 353 | |
| 501-600 | 726 | |
| 451-500 | 54,732 | |
| 491-500 | 831 | |
| 481-490 | 4,719 | |
| 471-480 | 20,475 | |
| 461-470 | 16,023 | |
| 451-460 | 12,684 | |
| 401-450 | 56,673 | |
| 441-450 | 11,740 | |
| 431-440 | 12,309 | |
| 421-430 | 10,008 | |
| 411-420 | 10,873 | |
| 401-410 | 11,743 | |
| 351-400 | 63,679 | |
| 301-350 | 33,051 | |
| 0-300 | 5,315 | |
| Total | 214,529 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 463 was the 2nd lowest of 3 Healthcare draws in 2023 (average 457).
- Compared with the previous Healthcare draw (#252, June 28, 2023): cut-off -13, invitations 500 → 1,500.
- Between the pool snapshots of June 28, 2023 and July 4, 2023, the pool changed by -5,474 profiles overall and -1,433 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #256 French (439), #254 STEM (486), #253 General (511).
Previous Healthcare draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #252 | June 28, 2023 | 500 | 476 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #255?+
463. IRCC invited 1,500 candidates in this Healthcare occupations (Version 1) round on July 6, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 463.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #255?+
June 19, 2023 06:41:05 UTC. Candidates with exactly 463 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #255?+
Only candidates eligible for the Healthcare round type. Category-based rounds for candidates with qualifying work experience in eligible healthcare and social services occupations.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.