Healthcare and Social Services to be projected to be the next big thing.

Globally, the demand for Healthcare and Social Services is increasing, and so are people pursuing them. Professionals in different areas are quitting to start from the bottom in this field. True that the world actually needs kinder people and those who genuinely care. 

In the past few years, Canada’s immigration system has been prioritizing the field and recognizing the importance of health care and social services. Express Entry thus has a specific category of Healthcare and Social Services and has been inviting thousands of professionals to apply for Permanent Residency. 

What is the Trend?

The Health Care and Social Services category in Express Entry has shown an encouraging shift this year. The year alone witnessed 7500 invitations sent in four draws. The most recent draw on August 19, 2025, invited candidates with a score of 470, which is a welcome drop from earlier, tougher draws. In fact, the scores have ranged from a high of 510 on May 2, 2025, to a low of 475 on July 22, 2025. What this really means is that the trend is moving in a positive direction—opening doors for more dedicated professionals in health care and social services to receive an invitation.

Know if you are Eligible

Express Entry Eligibility: To be eligible for the Health Care and Social Services Category, you must be in the Express Entry Pool by meeting at least one of the following programs: Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), or Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST). 

Work Experience: The category requires at least 6 months of full-time continuous work experience (or equivalent part-time) in the last 3 years, in one single eligible occupation in one of the NOC Codes below. This experience can be gained either in Canada or outside Canada as a foreign experience. 

Check if you fall under the following occupations:

• Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians – 32104
• Audiologists and speech language pathologists – 31112
• Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists – 32123
• Chiropractors – 31201
• Dental hygienists and dental therapists – 32111
• Dentists – 31110
• Dieticians and nutritionists – 31121
• General practitioners and family physicians – 31102
• Licensed practical nurses – 32101
• Massage therapists – 32201
• Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations – 33101
• Medical laboratory technologists – 32120
• Medical radiation technologists – 32121
• Medical sonographers – 32122
• Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates – 33102
• Nurse practitioners – 31302
• Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors – 31300
• Occupational therapists – 31203
• Optometrists – 31111
• Other medical technologists and technicians– 32129
• Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating – 31209
• Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment – 32109
• Paramedical occupations – 32102
• Pharmacists – 31120
• Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants – 33103
• Pharmacy technicians – 32124
• Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals – 31303
• Physiotherapists – 31202
• Psychologists – 31200
• Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses – 31301
• Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists – 32103
• Social and community service workers – 42201
• Social workers – 41300
• Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine – 31100
• Specialists in surgery – 31101
• Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies – 41301
• Veterinarians – 31103

How can MDSVISA help you in this journey?

We specialize in Canadian immigration and offer expertise in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and current immigration practices. Our services provide clients with the opportunity to enhance their chances of immigrating by actively monitoring Federal and Provincial practices and submitting applications whenever eligible. Immigration applications are more than filling out forms; it’s about carefully handling the situation and helping you to have a better life in Canada.