Four Canadian provinces select candidates in PNP draws. The candidates were invited through economic immigration streams, which selected them based on professional experience, education, current employment, and other employment-related factors.
Provincial Immigration Results (November 21 – 29)
Four Canadian provinces select candidates in PNP draws. Here are the results for the same!
1. Alberta
On November 21, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program held a draw under the Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors stream, targeting 96 candidates who had a job offer of full-time employment in the Albertan healthcare sector.
In order to be considered in this draw, candidates required:
- A minimum score of 42 according to the AAIP scoring criteria
- A valid work permit
- Language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 5 or higher
- A valid Express Entry profile that expires on April 21, 2025 or later
- A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of a minimum of 300
- And lastly, a job offer of full-time employment for an employer in Alberta in the healthcare sector
2. British Columbia
On November 26, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program held two immigration draws.
The first was a general draw across three different immigration streams. The Provincial Nominee Program issued seven invitations in total.
Minimum needed scores for candidates to be considered different based on the stream they were invited under:
| Stream | Minimum Score To Be Considered | Invitations Issued |
| Skilled Worker | 146 | 7 |
| Skilled Worker – Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) Option | 146 | |
| International Graduate | 146 | |
| International Graduate – EEBC Stream | 146 | |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 125 |
In addition, the second draw took place under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams. Also, based on their employment within an in-demand sector of the British Columbia economy, a minimum of four candidates were invited.
Minimum required scores differed based on the sector that candidates work in:
| Stream | Sectors Targeted | Minimum Score To Be Considered | Invitations Issued |
| Skilled International Graduate Stream (EEBC Option) | Childcare | 102 | <5 |
| Construction | 108 | <5 | |
| Healthcare | 121 | <5 | |
| Veterinary Care | 80 | <5 |
3. Manitoba
On November 22, the Manitoba PNP held three immigration draws under three different streams.
The first draw took place under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream and issued over 89 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 840 under the MPNP’s scoring system. Also, apart from meeting base eligibility for the stream to be considered, candidates also had to have profiled that declared a Manitoba Supporter who:
- Is a close relative, a Canadian permanent resident, or a citizen
- Is an established resident of Manitoba that has resided in the province for a minimum of one year
Moreover, the second draw took place under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream and invited over 25 candidates with a minimum score of 617. In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements of this stream, candidates also needed to declare being invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative to be considered.
Furthermore, the third draw took place under the International Education Stream and invited 165 candidates who met the eligibility requirements for this stream.
In addition, of the 279 total candidates in these three draws, 55 also held valid Express Entry profiles.
4. Prince Edward Island
On November 21, the Prince Edward Island held the first immigration draw in close to a month, under the Labor and Express Entry stream.
Moreover, over 59 candidates were invited in this draw. To be considered, candidates needed:
- To be presently working PEI in the province’s healthcare and construction sectors
- To be currently working in PEI’s manufacturing industry, with a work permit expiring in 2024.
Also, the province has issued 113 invitations over the past 12 months.
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