Canada's Express Entry Draw #373
In a move that's set to bring much-needed relief to Canada's healthcare and social services sectors, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced the results of Express Entry draw #373. Targeting occupations in healthcare and social services under Version 2 of the category-based selection system, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to skilled candidates.
Held on October 15, 2025, this was a targeted draw focused on bolstering Canada's workforce in essential areas like nursing, therapy, and social work. The cutoff Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score landed at 472, meaning candidates with scores of 472 or higher were in the running.
Tie-breaking rule: May 12, 2025, at 23:17:30 UTC. If multiple candidates tied at the lowest score, IRCC prioritized based on when they submitted their Express Entry profiles—earlier submissions got priority.
This isn't just another draw; it's part of IRCC's strategic push to address labor shortages post-pandemic. Healthcare workers have been in high demand, and with an aging population, social services professionals are equally vital.
Draw Statistics
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations (Version 2) |
| Date and Time | October 15, 2025 |
| CRS Cutoff Score | 472 |
| Invitations Issued (ITAs) | 2,500 |
| Tie-Breaking Timestamp | May 12, 2025, 23:17:30 UTC |
Eligible Occupations in Version 2
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed at least six months of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time) in one of the targeted occupations under the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. Version 2 emphasizes a broad range of TEER 0, 1, 2, and 3 roles, from high-level specialists to support staff.
| Occupation | 2021 NOC Code | 2021 TEER Category |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 31103 | 1 |
| Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 41301 | 1 |
| Specialists in surgery | 31101 | 1 |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 | 1 |
| Social workers | 41300 | 1 |
| Social and community service workers | 42201 | 2 |
| Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 32103 | 2 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 31301 | 1 |
| Psychologists | 31200 | 1 |
| Physiotherapists | 31202 | 1 |
| Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals | 31303 | 1 |
| Pharmacy technicians | 32124 | 2 |
| Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 33103 | 3 |
| Pharmacists | 31120 | 1 |
| Paramedical occupations | 32102 | 2 |
| Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 32109 | 2 |
| Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 31209 | 1 |
| Other medical technologists and technicians | 32129 | 2 |
| Optometrists | 31111 | 1 |
| Occupational therapists | 31203 | 1 |
| Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors | 31300 | 1 |
| Nurse practitioners | 31302 | 1 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 33102 | 3 |
| Medical sonographers | 32122 | 2 |
| Medical radiation technologists | 32121 | 2 |
| Medical laboratory technologists | 32120 | 2 |
| Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 33101 | 3 |
| Massage therapists | 32201 | 2 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 32101 | 2 |
| General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 | 1 |
| Dieticians and nutritionists | 31121 | 1 |
| Dentists | 31110 | 1 |
| Dental hygienists and dental therapists | 32111 | 2 |
| Chiropractors | 31201 | 1 |
| Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists | 32123 | 2 |
| Audiologists and speech language pathologists | 31112 | 1 |
| Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 32104 | 2 |
IRCC hasn't announced the next draw, but patterns suggest more category-based rounds soon. If you're in healthcare or social services, update your profile now - Canada needs you!
