Draw #271

Express Entry draw #271 was held on October 26, 2023, issuing 3,600 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Healthcare occupations category with a minimum CRS score of 431.

The CRS cutoff dropped 32 points compared to the previous Healthcare occupations draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity. IRCC also increased the invitation count by 2,100, signaling a broader intake for this round.

A cutoff of 431 is relatively accessible for Healthcare occupations draws. Candidates with moderate CRS profiles — such as a bachelor's degree, CLB 9+ in their first language, and 2-3 years of Canadian experience — could qualify.

Healthcare occupation draws target candidates working in eligible medical and healthcare NOC codes, supporting Canada's healthcare workforce needs.

If your CRS score is within 30 points of this cutoff, focusing on language test improvement or gaining additional Canadian work experience could make the difference in an upcoming draw.