Healthcare and social services draws
Category-based rounds for candidates with qualifying work experience in eligible healthcare and social services occupations.
Quick answer
The latest Healthcare draw was round #441 on September 4, 2026, with 3,500 invitations and a minimum CRS score of 475. Over the past 12 months, 6 Healthcare draws had cut-offs between 462 and 476 (average 471).
Last updated October 28, 2026 · Source: IRCC
Latest cut-off
475
#441 · September 4, 2026
Latest invitations
3,500
12-month range
462–476
6 draws, avg 471
All-time
16
draws · 41,850 invitations
Recent trend
Across the last five Healthcare draws, the average cut-off was 471 — down 15 points compared with the five before (486). Rounds have been larger, averaging 3,200 invitations versus 2,000.
How often
Across the last 12 Healthcare draws, rounds were typically about 71 days apart. IRCC doesn't publish a schedule, so treat this as a pattern, not a prediction.
Healthcare draws by year
| Year | Draws | Invitations | Lowest | Highest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11,500 | 467 | 475 | 472 |
| 2025 | 7 | 14,500 | 462 | 510 | 481 |
| 2024 | 3 | 10,250 | 422 | 463 | 443 |
| 2023 | 3 | 5,600 | 431 | 476 | 457 |
Eligible occupations (Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3)
IRCC requires that candidates have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous — in a single occupation listed in the table below (no matter your primary occupation); in Canada or abroad.
- NOC 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- NOC 31101 Specialists in surgery
- NOC 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
- NOC 31103 Veterinarians
- NOC 31110 Dentists
- NOC 31111 Optometrists
- NOC 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- NOC 31120 Pharmacists
- NOC 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
- NOC 31200 Psychologists
- NOC 31201 Chiropractors
- NOC 31202 Physiotherapists
- NOC 31203 Occupational therapists
- NOC 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- NOC 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- NOC 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- NOC 31302 Nurse practitioners
- NOC 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- NOC 32101 Licensed practical nurses
- NOC 32102 Paramedical occupations
- NOC 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- NOC 32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
- NOC 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- NOC 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- NOC 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
- NOC 32121 Medical radiation technologists
- NOC 32122 Medical sonographers
- NOC 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
- NOC 32124 Pharmacy technicians
- NOC 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
- NOC 32201 Massage therapists
- NOC 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
- NOC 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- NOC 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- NOC 41300 Social workers
- NOC 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
- NOC 42201 Social and community service workers
Source: IRCC category-based selection.
Every Healthcare draw
| # | Date | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | September 4, 2026 | 3,500 | 475 |
| 422 | June 25, 2026 | 4,000 | 475 |
| 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 |
| 357 | July 22, 2025 | 4,000 | 475 |
| 349 | June 4, 2025 | 500 | 504 |
| 345 | May 2, 2025 | 500 | 510 |
| 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 |
| 252 | June 28, 2023 | 500 | 476 |
Frequently asked questions
What CRS score do you need for a Healthcare draw?+
There's no fixed score — each round sets its own cut-off. In 2026, Healthcare draws had minimum CRS scores between 467 and 475 (average 472). The most recent, round #441 on September 4, 2026, invited candidates with 475 or more.
How often are Healthcare draws held?+
IRCC doesn't publish a schedule. Over the last 12 Healthcare draws, the typical gap between rounds was about 71 days.
How many invitations were issued in Healthcare draws in 2026?+
11,500 invitations across 3 Healthcare draws in 2026, according to IRCC's rounds data.
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Want to see how your score compares? Calculate your CRS score. Category eligibility is set by IRCC for each round — check the official round details before relying on any category.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.