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Overview of latest Express Entry Draw (#255)- Healthcare occupations
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The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has executed its secondary profession-specific Express Entry draw for Healthcare occupations. This event marked Canada's third profession-oriented draw since the introduction of six fresh categories for candidate selection under the Express Entry system, announced on May 31. The first and second of these distinct draws took place on June 28 and July 5, 2023.
The immediate past Express Entry draw, held on July 5, 2023, resulted in the issuance of invites to a total of 1,500 contenders in the Healthcare Professions sector. These invitees had to possess a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463 to qualify for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
Express Entry Draw #255
Invited Individuals:
- Total invites dispatched: 1,500
- Ranking required to qualify for an invite: 1,500 or higher
- Draw type: Healthcare Professions (2023-1)
- Date and timestamp of event: July 06, 2023, 14:25:05 UTC
- CRS score for the lowest-ranked invitees: 463
- Tie-breaking protocol: June 19, 2023, 06:41:05 UTC
In cases where numerous applicants share the lowest score, the deciding factor for selection hinges on the timestamp of their Express Entry profile submissions.
Healthcare sector For Category-Based Selection
Among the recently added six categories, Healthcare Professions dominate the list, with 35 eligible roles:
- Speech and language therapists, and audiologists
- Bone manipulators
- Oral health care providers
- Diet and nutrition experts
- Educational advisors
- Primary care doctors and family medicine practitioners
- Disability instructors
- Professional therapists and assessment specialists, including kinesiologists
- Authorized nursing staff
- Bodywork therapists
- Medical lab associates and similar technical roles
- Medical lab scientists
- Radiologic technologists
- Sonography professionals
- Supportive healthcare workers including nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
- Advanced practice nurses
- Nursing team leaders and coordinators
- Professionals in occupational therapy
- Eye care professionals
- Other support roles in health services
- Alternative medicine practitioners
- Additional healthcare diagnosing and treating professionals
- Other therapy and assessment technical roles
- Emergency medical service professionals
- Pharmacy support staff
- Healthcare providers such as physician assistants, midwives, and associated health professionals
- Physical therapists
- Mental health professionals
- Licensed nurses, including mental health nurses
- Breathing therapists, clinical perfusionists, and heart and lung machine technologists
- Clinical medicine and laboratory specialists
- Surgical experts
- Specialized counselors and therapists
- Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, including acupuncturists
- Animal healthcare providers
The immigrant population in Canada makes up 23% of Licensed Nurses, 36% of Licensed Physicians, and 54% of Dental Technologists. The Canadian administration significantly depends on immigration to meet the urgent need for professionals in the roles listed on the Canada Occupation In-Demand List. Recent job vacancy statistics from Statistics Canada highlight a staggering 153,000 vacant positions in the healthcare and social assistance sector in April 2023, the highest across all job sectors.
The present moment indeed offers the optimal opportunity for migration to Canada!
Conclusion
The recent Express Entry draw conducted by IRCC marks a significant stride towards addressing the healthcare sector vacancies in Canada. The initiative highlights the country's commitment to attracting skilled healthcare professionals and contributes significantly to its vibrant immigrant workforce.
