Draw #301

Express Entry draw #301 was held on July 5, 2024, issuing 3,750 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Healthcare occupations category with a minimum CRS score of 445.

The CRS cutoff rose 23 points from the previous Healthcare occupations draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category.

A cutoff of 445 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.