Canada Issues 271 ITAs to Physicians with Canadian Work Experience — CRS Score as Low as 223

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a rare and highly targeted Express Entry draw on June 24, 2026, exclusively for Physicians with Canadian Work Experience. A total of 271 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued with a minimum CRS score of just 223 — one of the lowest cut-off scores ever recorded in an Express Entry draw — reflecting Canada's urgent need for medical doctors nationwide.

What is this draw? This is a category-based Express Entry draw targeting foreign-trained and Canadian-trained physicians — including family doctors, general practitioners, and specialists — who have verifiable work experience in Canada. The exceptionally low CRS cut-off makes this one of the most accessible PR pathways ever offered through Express Entry.

To be eligible, physicians must have their occupation listed in their Express Entry profile under an eligible NOC code (NOC 31100 – Specialist physicians, or NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians) and must have Canadian work experience in that role. Once invited, candidates have 60 days to submit a complete PR application.

What this means for applicants: If you are a physician currently working in Canada, this is an extraordinary opportunity to obtain permanent residence with a CRS score as low as 223. Ensure your Express Entry profile correctly lists your occupation and Canadian work experience, and contact an immigration consultant to verify your eligibility immediately.