Express Entry Draw #398 | 4,000 Healthcare and Social Service Professionals Invited
On February 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 invitations in the Express Entry draw 398. The minimum CRS score was 467. This draw is specific to Healthcare and Social Services Occupations (2026‑Version 3).
The first Express Entry draw for healthcare and social service professionals just took place in 2026, , inviting an impressive 4,000 candidates to apply.
Results: Rounds of invitations
- Healthcare and Social Services Occupations
- Number of ITAs: 4,000
- CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 467
- Date and time of round: February 20, 2026 at 12:02:57 UTC
- Tie-breaking rule: December 09, 2025 at 18:22:06 UTC
- Total ITAs issued in 2026 so far: 34,848
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
Category-Specific Draw for Healthcare and Social Service Occupations
The most recent Express Entry draw for healthcare and social services workers took place yesterday, following the one on December 11, 2025. In EE draw #398, Canada issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence to candidates who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 467. Compared to the last round, this marks a significant increase in ITA issuance and a significant decrease in the CRS score.
This round focused on people with experience in certain in-demand healthcare jobs. Compared to the previous draw, the changes in score and number of invitations show just how sought-after healthcare workers are right now in Canada. If you’re in this field, it’s a great time to apply.
Total Express Entry ITAs for 2026
With this latest draw, IRCC has now issued 34,848 ITAs through Express Entry in 2026. The distribution of invitations clearly reflects the department’s priority streams.
The high volume of French-language invitations indicates a growing emphasis on bilingual talent as Canada works to meet its long-term Francophone immigration targets.
Category-Based Draws Conducted in 2026
The draws are now divided as follows:
- PNP : 4 draw
- CEC : 3 Draw
- French-language skills : 1
- Healthcare and social services : 1
- Physicians with Canadian Work Experience : 1
- Education: No Draws Yet
- Trade Occupations : No Draws Yet
So far, no general all-program draw has been held in 2026, underscoring IRCC’s selective and targeted invitation strategy.
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