Express Entry for Self-Employed Physicians: What’s New in 2025-2026 and Why It Matters
For many foreign-trained physicians working in Canada, traditional Express Entry rules have posed a barrier to permanent residence. Under standard guidelines, self-employment work experience is not counted for eligibility or Comprehensive Ranking System points. This has been especially challenging for physicians paid under fee-for-service or independent contractor models, even when providing publicly funded medical services. […]
Canada Announces Fast-Track Permanent Residency Pathway for Foreign Doctors
Canada is taking significant steps to address its nationwide physician shortage by introducing a new, faster pathway to permanent residency for foreign-trained doctors. The measures, announced by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, aim to retain physicians already working in Canada, reduce wait times, and improve access to family doctors and specialists across the country. These […]
Canada Launches New Pathways for Foreign-Trained Doctors – What You Need to Know
On December 8, 2025, IRCC announced a major update to Canada’s immigration policy: a new, targeted push to bring more doctors into the Canadian health-care system – and a clearer, faster route to permanent residence for international physicians already working in Canada. This change comes at a time when Canada is facing acute labour shortages […]