Express Entry draw #345
Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) round held on May 2, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #345 was a Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) round held on May 2, 2025. IRCC issued 500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 510, 47 points higher than the previous Healthcare draw (#327).
CRS cut-off
510
+47 vs previous Healthcare draw (#327)
Invitations
500
Draw type
Healthcare
| Round | #345 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2025 |
| Round type | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) |
| Invitations issued | 500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 510 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 21, 2024 at 04:31:17 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 510, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 21, 2024 at 04:31:17 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 27, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 416 | |
| 501-600 | 20,708 | |
| 451-500 | 72,523 | |
| 491-500 | 12,291 | |
| 481-490 | 12,544 | |
| 471-480 | 16,411 | |
| 461-470 | 16,313 | |
| 451-460 | 14,964 | |
| 401-450 | 68,267 | |
| 441-450 | 14,230 | |
| 431-440 | 14,909 | |
| 421-430 | 13,385 | |
| 411-420 | 13,274 | |
| 401-410 | 12,469 | |
| 351-400 | 53,640 | |
| 301-350 | 22,553 | |
| 0-300 | 8,566 | |
| Total | 246,673 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 510 was the highest of 7 Healthcare draws in 2025 (average 481).
- Compared with the previous Healthcare draw (#327, November 20, 2024): cut-off +47, invitations 3,000 → 500.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 13, 2025 and April 27, 2025, the pool changed by +2,391 profiles overall and +526 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #344 Education (479), #343 PNP (727).
Previous Healthcare draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #327 | November 20, 2024 | 3,000 | 463 |
| #301 | July 5, 2024 | 3,750 | 445 |
| #284 | February 14, 2024 | 3,500 | 422 |
| #271 | October 26, 2023 | 3,600 | 431 |
| #255 | July 6, 2023 | 1,500 | 463 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #345?+
510. IRCC invited 500 candidates in this Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) round on May 2, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 510.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #345?+
July 21, 2024 at 04:31:17 UTC. Candidates with exactly 510 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #345?+
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.