Draw #349

Express Entry draw #349 was held on June 4, 2025, issuing 500 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Healthcare occupations category with a minimum CRS score of 504.

The CRS cutoff dropped 6 points compared to the previous Healthcare occupations draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity.

A cutoff of 504 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.