First Physician-Only Draw Results

Canada Immigration Daily: February 20, 2026

The Pulse: History was made yesterday as IRCC held the first-ever draw for its brand-new physician category.

🚨 Breaking: First Physician-Only Draw Results

Yesterday, February 19, marked a major milestone in Canada's "International Talent Attraction Strategy." IRCC conducted its first-ever category-based draw for Physicians with Canadian work experience.

• Invitations Issued: 391

• CRS Score Cut-off: 169 (A record low for 2026)

• Tie-breaking Rule: January 03, 2026

Eligible Occupation:

NOC 31102 General practitioners and family physicians

NOC 31101 Specialists in surgery

NOC 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

This historic draw signals a massive "fast-track" for doctors already working in Canada under temporary permits, aiming to alleviate the chronic healthcare staffing crisis.