Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) issued 1,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in the first category‑based Express Entry draw of December. The draw, held on December 11, 2025, targeted candidates with experience in healthcare and social‑services occupations. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 476, and only profiles created before 07:44 UTC on November 26, 2025 were eligible.
Key points from the draw:
– Date: December 11, 2025
– Invitations issued: 1,000
– CRS cut‑off: 476
– Eligible occupations: 37 roles across medical, allied‑health and social‑service fields (e.g., nurses, physiotherapists, massage therapists, dieticians, social workers)
– Work‑experience rule: At least six months of full‑time (or equivalent part‑time) continuous experience in the last three years, which can be from Canada or abroad
– Tie‑breaker: Profiles submitted before 07:44 UTC Nov 26, 2025
This draw is part of a broader 2025 strategy that has already allocated 13,500 ITAs to healthcare and social‑services professionals, out of a total of 106,599 ITAs issued across all Express Entry categories this year .
