The June 24, 2026 Physician Draw at a Glance

The Physicians with Canadian Work Experience draw took place on June 24, 2026.

Here are the main results:

• Number of invitations issued: 271
• Lowest CRS score invited: 223
• Required rank: 271 or above
• Tie-breaking rule: May 31, 2026, at 18:13:49 UTC

A tie-breaking rule applies when more than one candidate has the lowest score needed for an invitation. In that situation, IRCC looks at when each person submitted their Express Entry profile. A candidate who submitted their profile before the tie-breaking date and time may receive an invitation ahead of another candidate with the same score who submitted later.

What Is Express Entry?

Express Entry is Canada’s online system for managing applications for permanent residence under several economic immigration programs. Candidates create a profile and, if eligible, enter a pool of candidates.

IRCC then holds invitation rounds throughout the year. In each round, it decides which type of candidates it wants to invite and how many invitations to issue. Candidates are ranked against others in the relevant group, and the highest-ranking eligible candidates receive invitations to apply for permanent residence.

This physician draw was a category-based round. That means IRCC selected candidates who met criteria connected to a particular occupational category or economic goal, rather than simply inviting the highest-scoring candidates from the entire Express Entry pool.

Why Did Canada Target Physicians?

The purpose of this category is to support Canada’s long-term economic success by retaining top talent with Canadian work experience. In practical terms, the draw gave eligible physicians already working in Canada a targeted pathway to seek permanent residence through Express Entry.

Who Could Qualify for This Draw?

This draw was not open to everyone with medical education or a job in health care. Candidates needed to be in the Express Entry pool and meet the specific requirements for the physician category.

To qualify, a candidate needed at least one year of full-time work experience in Canada, or the equivalent amount of part-time work, acquired within the previous three years. The work experience also had to be in one of the physician occupations listed in the Ministerial Instructions.

Candidates also needed to show that the work they performed matched the occupation they claimed. This includes performing the duties described in the occupation’s lead statement and a substantial number of its main duties, including all essential duties.

What Is a NOC?

NOC stands for the National Occupational Classification. It is Canada’s system for classifying jobs. Each occupation has a code and a written description of the kind of work involved, including common duties and responsibilities.

For this draw, IRCC included three physician occupation groups:

• NOC 31100: Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
• NOC 31101: Specialists in surgery
• NOC 31102: General practitioners and family physicians

For Express Entry purposes, the job title alone is not enough. A physician’s actual duties should correspond with the NOC code used in their profile. For example, a candidate who selects a NOC for general practitioners and family physicians should be able to show that their work history aligns with that occupation’s official description.

What Does a CRS Score of 223 Mean?

The CRS is the points system used in Express Entry to rank candidates. A candidate’s CRS score may be affected by factors such as age, education, language ability, work experience, and other information in their profile.

The score of 223 was the lowest score invited in this specific physician category on June 24, 2026. It was not a general Express Entry cut-off, and it does not guarantee that future physician draws will have the same score requirement. Future results can change depending on the number of invitations issued, the number of eligible candidates, and their CRS scores.

What Happens After an Invitation to Apply?

An invitation to apply, often called an ITA, gives a candidate the opportunity to submit an application for permanent residence. It is not approval of permanent residence.

The Ministerial Instructions state that invitations in this draw could be issued to candidates eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades Program. Candidates who receive an ITA should carefully review their Express Entry profile and make sure their supporting documents match the work experience and occupational information they relied on.

Key Takeaway

The June 24 physician draw shows that Canadian work experience can be especially important for doctors seeking permanent residence through Express Entry. Physicians who may qualify should ensure that their profile accurately reflects their work history, CRS information, and the NOC occupation that best matches their actual duties.