New PR Pathway for Doctors in Canada Announced: Express Entry Update for Physicians

Canada has just introduced one of the most exciting immigration changes of the decade a dedicated permanent residence (PR) pathway for international doctors working in Canada . On December 8, 2025 , the Government of Canada announced that a brand-new Physicians Category  will be added to Express Entry, making it faster and simpler for doctors to transition from temporary status to permanent residence. This update is a major step forward in addressing Canada’s ongoing health-care shortages… 

Canada has just introduced one of the most exciting immigration changes of the decade a dedicated permanent residence (PR) pathway for international doctors working in Canada . On December 8, 2025 , the Government of Canada announced that a brand-new Physicians Category  will be added to Express Entry, making it faster and simpler for doctors to transition from temporary status to permanent residence. This update is a major step forward in addressing Canada’s ongoing health-care shortages…