Four Canadian provinces invited candidates in PNP draws recently. These include Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island. All the provinces and territories in Canada operate through a Provincial Nominee Program. However, Quebec and Nunavut remain exceptions for this.
Provincial governments have the right to choose economic class candidates through the PNP. This way, they are able to select candidates who will contribute significantly to the Canadian economy by establishing themselves within the Canadian culture and workforce.
Additionally, PNP candidates will likely be chosen through an in-demand skill that they possess. For instance, most provinces conduct draws that choose appropriate candidates working in certain professions. This could be the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway for Alberta’s Express Entry candidates. Also, they might receive invitations based on their French language capabilities. This could be the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s French-Speaking Skilled Workers.
A majority of PNPs also possess streams for International Graduates in Ontario to motivate the retention of international students.
Once Ontario chooses candidates, they must issue them nominations for IRCC for the status of Canadian permanent status. A provincial nomination does not lead to permanent residence for candidates, but it does solidify the Express Entry applications for those receiving an extra 600 points. These points will add to their scores under the Comprehensive Ranking System for a nomination. This score will be added to the original score.
Four Canadian provinces invited candidates in PNP draws recently – Ontario Outcomes between Jan 13 and 19
On January 18, OINP issued invitations to 984 candidates under the Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Workers stream. This turned out to be a general draw, without any specific occupations.
All the Express Entry applications in the pool needed to show a minimum score between 317 and 469 under the CRS.
British Columbia
British Columbia issued invitations to more than 193 candidates under British Columbia PNP Streams: Skilled Worker and International Graduate. This occurred on January 16, and ITAs were issued in five separate draws. Each draw targeted a specific profession.
The most significant draw occurred for 91 candidates under the Tech Occupations. The minimum score requirement was 103. The province also issued ITAs to 20 candidates working in construction occupation, showing the lowest score of 75.
Candidates in the rest of the three targeted occupations draw required a minimum score of 60.
- Childcare – 53 candidates;
- Healthcare Sector – 29 candidates; and
- Veterinary Care – Below Five
Alberta’s latest PNP Outcomes
Alberta recently published the outcomes of three draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. These draws took place throughout January. All the candidates were a part of the Express Entry pool.
Alberta also organized two draws for candidates under the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, having an Alberta Job Offer Stream. The first draw occurred on January 2 and issued invitations to 42 candidates showcasing the lowest score of 309. The second draw occurred on January 16, and candidates had to show a minimum score requirement of 312.
The exact score was also required from the 44 candidates who received invitations in a draw on January 11. This was for candidates who fulfilled the eligibility conditions for the agriculture profession, showing an Alberta Job offer in the Priority Sector.
Prince Edward Island invited candidates in the PNP draws recently
Prince Edward Island issued invitations to 134 Express Entry candidates and those in the Skilled Worker and Critical Worker Stream under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program on January 18. Candidates had to show a minimum score of 65 to gain consideration.
This emerged as the first PEI Express Entry draw of 2024. The province sent invitations to 2,199 candidates between February and December 2023.
Do you have any queries on the Provincial Nominee Program? Get in touch with our immigration representatives at MakeHomeCanada by writing to us at [email protected].
