Profiles awarded Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest healthcare and social services immigration draw were mostly related to these sectors.
In a recent development, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the healthcare and social service category for permanent residence. This category, designated as a priority for 2025, aims to attract skilled professionals to fill gaps in these vital sectors.
One such individual is Salma Tatar, a 27-year-old woman from Algeria. Salma holds a PSW program certificate and has two years of Canadian work experience as a nurse aide. Her Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 499, bolstered by her French language skills and Canadian studies, qualifies her for this category. Salma moved to Canada on a spousal open work permit.
Another candidate is Camille Holmes, a 26-year-old from the United Kingdom. Camille worked as a hairstylist in the UK, pursued a two-year diploma in massage therapy, and worked in a wellness clinic for two years while on a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Her English language proficiency is CLB level 9 in all abilities, and she does not speak French. Her CRS score of 500 places her just above the recent category-based draw's CRS cut-off score of 475.
However, not all candidates qualify based solely on their work and language skills. For instance, Kasun Perera, a 28-year-old from Sri Lanka, holds a bachelor's degree in social work, a master's degree in psychology, and speaks English fluently with CLB level 10 across all abilities. Yet, he has no Canadian work experience or educational qualifications, and his CRS score of 481 does not meet the current draw's requirements.
It's important to note that social work is regulated at the provincial level in Canada. For instance, if Kasun wishes to continue practicing as a social worker in Ontario, he must register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Candidates like Kasun, qualifying under the health and social service category, must register with the relevant provincial college to legally practice social work in Canada.
The organization responsible for the registration and regulation of social workers in Canada varies by province or territory. For example, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is the body in Ontario.
This news underscores the opportunities available for skilled professionals seeking permanent residence in Canada, particularly in the healthcare and social services sectors. As the demand for these services continues to grow, it's expected that more draws will be held, offering more opportunities for qualified individuals to call Canada their home.
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