Draw #345

Express Entry draw #345 was held on May 2, 2025, issuing 500 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Healthcare occupations category with a minimum CRS score of 510.

The CRS cutoff rose 47 points from the previous Healthcare occupations draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category. The number of invitations decreased by 2,500 compared to the previous round.

A cutoff of 510 is on the higher end for Healthcare occupations draws, meaning candidates needed strong profiles across age, education, language, and work experience to qualify.

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

Candidates below this cutoff should consider strategies like improving language scores, obtaining a provincial nomination, or gaining Canadian work experience to close the gap.