For healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia

Express Entry for Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia

Canada invites healthcare workers through special Express Entry draws. A licensed consultant can help you see whether your profile fits.

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You Have Built a Career. Now You Need to Know Where It Fits.

You work long hours in a demanding field. You have the training and the experience. But Canadian immigration asks different questions than your hospital does.

Is your job on the list? Does your Saudi work experience count? What about your language results and your degree?

Immigrating to Canada and practising your profession there are two separate processes. The wrong strategy can cost you time, money and opportunities.

Immigration

Decided by IRCC. This is the process Express Entry covers.

Licensing

Decided by the provincial regulator for your profession. It has its own rules.

What Are the Express Entry Healthcare Draws?

Express Entry is Canada’s main system for skilled workers who want permanent residence. In healthcare draws, IRCC invites candidates who have recent work experience in an eligible healthcare or social services occupation. You still need to qualify for an Express Entry program and be in the pool first.

Your occupation

Your work must match an occupation on IRCC’s eligible list. The list includes family physicians, dentists, pharmacists and registered nurses.

Your experience

You need at least 12 months of full-time work in one eligible occupation within the past 3 years, or the same amount of part-time work. It does not have to be continuous, and it can be in Canada or abroad.

Your language

You need approved English or French test results. The level depends on the Express Entry program you apply under. The Federal Skilled Worker Program needs at least CLB 7.

Your education

If you studied outside Canada, you usually need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). It must be less than 5 years old when you complete your profile and when you apply.

An invitation is not a guarantee of approval. And meeting the immigration rules is not the same as being licensed to work in Canada.

You May Want to Look at This Pathway If You:

Work in a health occupation that may be on the IRCC list
Have recent hands-on experience in that occupation
Hold, or can get assessed, a degree or diploma in your field
Can take, or have taken, an approved English or French test
Want to build your future, and your family's, in Canada

Not sure where you stand? Use the free checker to get a preliminary indication.

Find Out Where You Stand

Answer a few questions about your background. Get a preliminary assessment. Enter your details to open the checker. It takes about two minutes.

Your result is an initial indication based on the information provided. It is not a determination of eligibility or a guarantee of approval. This result looks at immigration only. Professional licensing is a separate process with its own requirements.

Ready to understand your options?

Information Is Easy to Find. Knowing What Applies to You Is Harder.

You can read the rules online. The harder part is matching them to your own file. A strategy consultation helps you understand:

Which requirements matter most for your profile
Where you may be strong, and where you may need work
Which documents deserve a closer look
What your next steps are

The goal is not to make the decision for you. It is to help you make a better-informed decision.

Why Health Professionals Work With Amir Ismail & Associates

35+ years of experience

Amir Ismail has worked in Canadian immigration since 1991.

25,000+ people assisted

We have helped people from around the world with their Canadian immigration files.

Licensed

Amir Ismail is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, RCIC #R412319, and a member of CICC and CAPIC.

Strategy before submission

We review your profile first, so you know where you stand before you spend money on forms.

Professionals Who Took the First Step

I got my case for immigration to Canada prepared through Amir Ismail and Associates. I have all the words of praises for his professionalism. AIA doesn't give you any false promises. I received regular timely updates and feedback with regards to my application and Canadian immigration changes.

He has completed my immigration process and I couldn't be happier with his work and the way he puts his heart to it. Being a professional myself I felt many times that it was he who was the driving force behind me.

When I planned to migrate to Canada, I was worried to see the confusing and lengthy paper work and follow up. There was a lot of paper work which they have done for me. I kept myself concentrating on my existing job.

The day I hired Amir Ismail as a consultant, I knew my life was about to change. From the initial process to the interview and finally now at the very culmination of the process he has been a constant source of support and guidance with a keen grip on immigration processes and excellence in professionalism.

Amir Ismail picked my case when no one else picked it and they gave me confidence while others completely discouraged me to even apply due to age factor. The best thing about them is accessibility. You can ask them any question and be sure that they will have a satisfactory answer and solid action points.

His team, guided by Amir's leadership, patiently walked us through every step of the process, addressing all our questions with clarity and professionalism.

Source: public LinkedIn recommendations from AIA clients.

Three Simple Steps

Book a Strategy Consultation

We learn about your background, goals and circumstances.

Understand Your Options

We discuss the pathway, the requirements and what applies to you.

Build Your Strategy

If you decide to proceed, we explain the next steps and how we can assist.

Questions Health Professionals Ask

Is my occupation eligible for the healthcare draws?

It may be, if it is on IRCC's list of eligible healthcare and social services occupations. The list includes family physicians, dentists, pharmacists and registered nurses. In your consultation we compare your real job duties against the list.

Does my work experience in Saudi Arabia count?

It can. For this category, your experience can be in Canada or abroad. You need at least 12 months of full-time work, or the same amount of part-time work, in one eligible occupation within the past 3 years. We check your job letters against IRCC's rules.

Do I need a Canadian licence before I apply?

Immigration and professional licensing are separate processes. Licensing is decided by the provincial regulator for your profession, not by IRCC and not by AIA. We can tell you what to look into, but we do not decide licensing.

Can my family come with me?

A spouse or common-law partner and dependent children can usually be included in an Express Entry application. We confirm who can be included in your situation during the consultation.

Can you guarantee that I will receive permanent residence?

No. No one can. Decisions belong to the Government of Canada. A consultation helps you understand your options and prepare properly.

What happens during the strategy consultation?

We learn about your background and goals, discuss the pathway and what applies to you, and explain next steps if you want to continue. You decide what to do next.

Why not apply myself?

You can. The question is whether you know which requirements apply to your profile. A consultation can show strengths, gaps and documents that need a closer look, even if you later apply on your own.

How long will it take?

Processing times change, and so do draw dates. We discuss timing against your profile and current official information. We never promise a timeline.

Can I have the consultation from Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Our licensed consultants work with clients directly from Toronto by Zoom or phone.

Is the eligibility checker really free?

Yes. The checker is free. It gives a preliminary indication only. It is not a decision on your eligibility.

You Don't Have to Figure It Out Alone

Let’s look at your situation, discuss your options and identify your next steps. No pressure. No guarantees. Just a clear picture.

RCIC #R412319 | CICC | CAPIC

Amir Ismail is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC R412319) who has been associated with the immigration consulting industry since 1991.

Last updated: October 2026. Source: IRCC.