Draw #284

Express Entry draw #284 was held on February 14, 2024, issuing 3,500 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Healthcare occupations category with a minimum CRS score of 422.

The CRS cutoff dropped 9 points compared to the previous Healthcare occupations draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity.

A cutoff of 422 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.