Canada issues physicians invitations to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.

The immigration department issued 271 ITAs in a draw for Physicians with Canadian Work Experience candidates.

To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:

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Summary of Express Entry draws in 2026

As of today, IRCC has conducted a total of 33 Express Entry draws in 2026. This is Canada's second draw to date targeting Express Entry candidates under the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience category.

Canada’s immigration priorities in 2026 Express Entry draws have leaned heavily toward candidates already in the country, especially those with provincial nominations or Canadian work experience.

Over the course of 2026, IRCC has issued 85,067 ITAs across the following draw types: