British Columbia and Manitoba issued weekly PNP nominations to candidates who would eventually apply for Canadian permanent residence. Candidates received invitations to apply via streams, such as skilled immigration and family reunification. Different PNPs use separate scoring parameters when evaluating immigration candidates within their province. Overall, there can’t be any comparison between PNP scores, and there might be a significant difference.
British Columbia and Manitoba issued weekly PNP nominations
British Columbia
Candidates received invitations in two distinct draws under the British Columbia PNP on May 14 and May 22. The British Columbia PNP issued 37 invitations on May 14. Candidates of all skilled worker streams of the program received invitations in a general draw. The following streams’ candidates received invitations with a minimum score of 131:
- Skilled Worker Stream
- Skilled Worker Express Entry British Columbia
- International Graduate
- International Graduate EEBC option
- Express Entry and semi-skilled streams – The minimum score was 107.
The EEBC option implies that the stream is in sync with Federal Express Entry programs. During the same draw on May 14, the British Columbia PNP conducted targeted draws for candidates having professional experience in British Columbia’s in-demand professions. This draw occurred under the following streams:
- Skilled Worker Stream
- International Graduate Stream (including the EEBC option)
A total of 36 candidates received invitations with the following draw cut-off scores:
- Childcare profession candidates – 90
- Construction profession candidates – 93
- Healthcare profession candidates – 100
- Veterinary care professions – 80
May 22nd Draw under BC PNP
On May 22, 2024, BC PNP conducted a targeted draw for in-demand professions under the following streams:
- Skilled Worker Stream
- International Graduate Stream – with EEBC option
Overall, 75 invitations were sent to candidates with the following cut-off scores:
- Childcare profession candidates – 93
- Construction profession candidates – 93
- Tech profession candidates – 122
- Healthcare professions – 100
- Veterinary care professions – 80
Manitoba
On May 23, Manitoba PNP conducted draws under three distinct programs. The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream sent invitations to candidates with a declared profile of “Manitoba Supporter.” This could be a close relative, a Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident. Candidates must also be residing in this province for a minimum of one year to get an invitation to this draw. Through this stream, the Manitoba PNP issued 121 candidates with a minimum score requirement of 782.
On the same day, Manitoba also conducted a draw under the Stream: Skilled Worker Overseas Stream. Candidates received invitations if their profile displayed that they had been invited under the MPNP strategic recruitment measure. Manitoba issued invitations to 39 candidates who scored at least 688 points.
Out of the 253 candidates who received invitations, 29 demonstrated a valid Express Entry profile and a validation code as a job seeker.
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