PNP draw results announced recently had three Canadian provinces which issued invitations to apply for Canadian PR. Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia invited the candidates. Excluding Quebec and Nunavut, 11 of the other Canadian provinces function through their PNPs. The Provincial Nominee Program enables the candidates to receive a Provincial Nomination. Overall, acquiring a Provincial Nomination can further lead them to obtain Canadian Permanent Residence.
The Quebec province itself governs the immigration programs, and these programs vary from Canada’s immigration programs. This is the only province with absolute power over selecting economic-class immigrants.
Additionally, the Provincial Nominee Program brings at least 105,000 permanent residents annually. The PNPs came into being in 1998, with a consistent rise in the number of PNP immigrants. Moreover, the federal and provincial governments believe that PNPs have impacted places outside the urban centers by enhancing the economic development within those areas.
PNP draw results announced- from February 4 to February 10
Ontario
On February 9, Ontario sent as many as 510 invitations to eligible Express Entry candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream of the OINP. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program required the least score between 260 and 489 to receive an ITA.
Eligible candidates must have shown that they possessed a job offer (full-time) under the following NOCs:
- Motor Transport, Ground Transport Operators, and Supervisors.
- Welders and other operators associated with machines.
- Carpenters.
- Repairers, Cable Installers, and Telecommunications lines.
- Decorators and Painters. Exception- Interior Decorators.
British Columbia
The British Columbia province also issued 245 invitations to eligible candidates on February 7 so that they could proceed toward a provincial nomination.
Furthermore, the general draw for tech occupations sent 207 invitations to eligible candidates. These candidates were under two categories: Skilled Workers and International Graduates. This draw even included the Express Entry candidates. The least SIRS score was 102 for all the above categories.
Moreover, candidates under the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Categories also required the least SIRS score of 82 points. SIRS functions similarly to the Express Entry’s Comprehensive Ranking System. However, British Columbia is the only province in Canada using the SIRS.
British Columbia also conducted invitation rounds for candidates involved in the following occupations:
- Twenty-Five Early Childhood Educators and Assistants had the least score of 60 points.
- Skilled Workers, International Graduate, and Express Entry categories- Thirteen Healthcare workers with a minimum score of 60 points.
PNP draw results announced for Manitoba
308 eligible candidates received invitations in Manitoba under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The invitations were issued on February 9. Meanwhile, candidates must fulfill the essential criteria with respect to the programs. Overall, Manitoba sent ITA’s to the following:
- Manitoba’s Skilled Workers category sent 221 ITAs with the least score of 720.
- The province also issued 32 invitations with a minimum score of 709 under the Skilled Workers Overseas.
- 55 candidates received invitations through the International Education Stream with zero score requirement.
Of all the candidates who received the invitations, 33 had Express Entry profiles.
