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Your Canadian Healthcare Career Starts with CanDo Immigration

If you’re a healthcare worker looking to come to Canada, CanDo Immigration provides expert application assistance to make the process as simple as possible.

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Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC-IRB)

Proudly regulated by and in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Jamie Dowla, registration #: R507233.

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Bring Your Healthcare Career to Canada 

If you're a healthcare professional looking to build your future in Canada, CanDo Immigration is here to guide you every step of the way.

Our experienced Canadian immigration consultants understand the unique pathways and requirements for healthcare workers trained outside Canada. From identifying the right immigration program to preparing a strong application, we help you navigate all the complexities of the process. Once your application is approved, we continue to support your journey, helping you secure the necessary permits, plan your move, and settle into your new role and community in Canada.

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Doctors

Canada continues to need qualified physicians across many specialties. If you’re an internationally trained doctor, CanDo Immigration can help you understand the doctor-specific pathways to practicing in Canada and support you through the immigration process.

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Nurses

Nurses are in high demand across Canada, with opportunities in hospitals, clinics, and community care. If you’re a registered or internationally trained nurse, CanDo Immigration can help you take the next step.

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Other Healthcare Workers

Not a doctor or nurse? There’s likely still a demand for your role! We help all healthcare workers with their applications. If you work in another healthcare field, reach out to our team to discuss your immigration options.

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Helping You Navigate Healthcare Immigration Pathways to Canada

CanDo Recruitment will guide you through every aspect of the process with precision and care to ensure a successful outcome.

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Express Entry

If you’re a healthcare worker eligible for the Express Entry system, we help you build a strong profile within the Express Entry pool that reflects your qualifications, experience, and in-demand skills. Healthcare professionals may also benefit from targeted Express Entry Healthcare Draw Canada rounds, including category-based selection for healthcare occupations. This is Canada’s main pathway to permanent residency.

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LMIA Application

Employers with positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) may look to hire healthcare workers.  We work with employers to prepare and submit a successful LMIA application, so they can offer you a job. Once you receive a job offer, we help you get your work permit approved, coordinate your relocation, and help you settle in Canada.

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Work Permit

Healthcare workers may qualify for a Canadian work permit. CanDo Immigration helps you identify the right option and ensures your application is complete, accurate, and aligned with Canadian immigration requirements from start to finish.

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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) offers targeted streams for skilled healthcare workers who may be nominated for permanent residency based on in-demand roles. CanDo Immigration helps you identify the most suitable provincial stream, strengthen your application, and align your profile with Canada’s healthcare workforce needs to support a successful outcome.

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Why Trust CanDo With Your Canadian Healthcare Career

For over 35 years, CanDo Immigration has supported internationally trained healthcare professionals in building successful careers in Canada. Our approach is grounded in excellence, honesty, passion, and respect, values that matter when guiding nurses, doctors, and other healthcare workers through complex immigration pathways.

Our team understands the urgency and importance of healthcare roles in Canada and is committed to preparing strong, accurate applications that meet Canadian immigration requirements and reflect your professional experience.

Countless Successful Applications

Our consultants have extensive experience supporting both employers hiring international healthcare workers and individuals themselves. We understand how to position your skills within Canada’s healthcare system.

We’re Here For You Every Step of the Way

With CanDo Immigration, you have a dedicated partner guiding you through every stage of your journey to working in Canada’s healthcare sector. We support you from eligibility to application to final transition.

A Tailored Approach to Your Immigration Challenges

Every healthcare professional’s background is different. Whether you’re a nurse, doctor, or other type of healthcare worker, we tailor our approach to your experience and goals.

Guiding You with Transparency and Trust

We provide clear, honest guidance at every stage of your immigration process. Our team ensures you understand your options, requirements, and next steps.

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We assist clients worldwide with their applications. See the cities below to find your regulated Canadian immigration consultant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the healthcare worker PR pathway in Canada?

The healthcare worker permanent resident pathway can be achieved through several immigration programs, including:

These programs support healthcare professionals, including family physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and others, in becoming Canadian permanent residents. At CanDo Immigration, we help you identify the most suitable healthcare worker PR pathway based on your experience, eligibility requirements, and goals for permanent residence in Canada.

How does Express Entry work for healthcare professionals?

The Express Entry system is a score-based immigration system where candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Healthcare professionals may be invited through regular Express Entry draws or targeted category-based draws, including the healthcare and social services category. If selected, candidates can apply for permanent residence based on their CRS score, sometimes benefiting from lower cut-off scores for healthcare occupations.

CanDo Immigration helps you build a strong profile and improve your competitiveness within the Express Entry Healthcare Draw in Canada.

What are the healthcare Provincial Nominee Program options in Canada?

Several provinces offer targeted immigration streams for healthcare workers through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), including the British Columbia (BC) PNP healthcare stream, Alberta PNP healthcare stream, and Ontario healthcare PNP stream, which are designed to address local labour market needs in healthcare and social services occupations. These programs may support roles such as patient service associates, clinical and laboratory medicine professionals, and dental therapists, depending on provincial demand. A provincial nomination can significantly increase your CRS score and support your path to Canadian PR.

What documents are needed for healthcare immigration to Canada?

For most Canadian immigration pathways, healthcare professionals will need documents such as education credentials, professional registration, employment history, and language test results. In some cases, French language proficiency may also strengthen eligibility under the French language proficiency category or specific draws. Additional requirements may apply depending on your chosen program, such as Express Entry, a provincial nominee stream, or a healthcare-specific category. CanDo Immigration helps ensure your application is complete and aligned with IRCC criteria.

Can I become a permanent resident while already working in healthcare in Canada?

Yes. Many healthcare professionals transition to permanent residency through pathways like Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program after gaining Canadian work experience. This is often referred to as a healthcare worker PR pathway, where your time working in Canada helps strengthen your CRS score and long-term eligibility for citizenship. We help you plan your journey from arrival to permanent residency and beyond.

Will my healthcare licence be valid in Canada?

Healthcare licences from other countries are not automatically transferable to Canada, as each province has its own regulatory standards for roles such as nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. Instead, your education, training, and experience are assessed by the relevant provincial regulatory body to determine how they align with Canadian requirements. This process helps ensure consistency and quality of care across Canada’s healthcare system.

CanDo Immigration helps you understand what this means for your profession and guides you on the immigration pathways that align with your goal of becoming licensed and working in Canada.

I’m not a doctor or nurse, but can I still work in Canada?

Yes! Canada has a need for all types of healthcare professionals, including:

  • Dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists
  • Dietitians and nutritionists
  • Massage therapists, chiropractors, and physiotherapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Optometrists
  • Pharmacists
  • Psychologists & therapists
  • Paramedical occupations
  • Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  • Medical technologists and technicians
  • Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

To see how your profession qualifies for a Canada healthcare worker visa, contact our experienced immigration consultants.