Express Entry draw #422
Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round held on June 25, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #422 was a Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round held on June 25, 2026. IRCC issued 4,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 475, 8 points higher than the previous Healthcare draw (#398).
CRS cut-off
475
+8 vs previous Healthcare draw (#398)
Invitations
4,000
Draw type
Healthcare
| Round | #422 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 25, 2026 |
| Round type | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 |
| Invitations issued | 4,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 475 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 21, 2026 at 12:14:09 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 475, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 21, 2026 at 12:14:09 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of June 21, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 941 | |
| 501-600 | 20,012 | |
| 451-500 | 75,938 | |
| 491-500 | 13,537 | |
| 481-490 | 13,598 | |
| 471-480 | 17,318 | |
| 461-470 | 16,358 | |
| 451-460 | 15,127 | |
| 401-450 | 64,807 | |
| 441-450 | 14,147 | |
| 431-440 | 13,980 | |
| 421-430 | 12,584 | |
| 411-420 | 12,128 | |
| 401-410 | 11,968 | |
| 351-400 | 51,897 | |
| 301-350 | 17,946 | |
| 0-300 | 8,104 | |
| Total | 239,645 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 475 was the highest of 3 Healthcare draws in 2026 (average 472).
- Compared with the previous Healthcare draw (#398, February 20, 2026): cut-off +8, invitations 4,000 → 4,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of May 24, 2026 and June 21, 2026, the pool changed by +798 profiles overall and +2,676 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #421 Physicians (223), #420 CEC (516), #419 PNP (730).
Previous Healthcare draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #398 | February 20, 2026 | 4,000 | 467 |
| #385 | December 11, 2025 | 1,000 | 476 |
| #379 | November 14, 2025 | 3,500 | 462 |
| #373 | October 15, 2025 | 2,500 | 472 |
| #362 | August 19, 2025 | 2,500 | 470 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #422?+
475. IRCC invited 4,000 candidates in this Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round on June 25, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 475.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #422?+
May 21, 2026 at 12:14:09 UTC. Candidates with exactly 475 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #422?+
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.