Three Canadian provinces issued weekly PNP draw outcomes. These Canadian provinces include Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and British Columbia.
Because the provincial and federal governments maintain responsibility for immigration, the PNP emerged. It enables provincial governments to exercise more significant influence over the choice of economic immigrants who choose to settle in a province that is making the nomination.
Provincial governments frequently choose the qualified individuals most likely to fill labor shortages locally. Therefore, it seamlessly integrates into the local economy. In other words, the provinces designate people with the best chance of succeeding and remaining in their jurisdiction.
A candidate’s possibility of receiving an Invitation to Apply for Canadian permanent residence increases significantly if a province nominates them.
Three Canadian provinces issued weekly PNP draw outcomes
In accordance with targets in the most recent Immigration Levels Plan, a yearly plan specifying the aim for permanent resident admissions over the next three years, IRCC distributes eligible PNP nominations to each province.
The provinces have recently expressed a desire for more independence in the area of economic immigration. They claimed they would like unique arrangements with the federal government, similar to Quebec’s. According to the Canada-Quebec Accord, Quebec has complete discretion over the choice of economic immigrants. Only this province in Canada has such a contract.
Such agreements remain to be attained. However, the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration met in March this year. They approved a new IRCC initiative called the Provincial Immigration Levels Plan. This plan outlines provincial nomination allocations for the following three years, the majority of which are higher than they have been in the past.
The provinces will be better able to prepare for more immigrants. Additionally, they would make sure that there is enough employment, housing, and other crucial infrastructure in place to assist immigrants. Moreover, the province will become a desirable location to visit.
Provincial immigration outcomes between July 15 to 20
Ontario
On July 20, Ontario conducted two draws for applicants in specific occupations under the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream.
In a draw for IT job seekers, the province welcomed 902 people, and in interest for healthcare professionals, 159 people. All applicants needed a CRS score between 458 and 462.
The current category-based Express Entry invitation selection rounds are comparable to these provincial outcomes. 2,000 healthcare professionals and 500 applicants in the STEM fields have already obtained ITAs from federal Express Entry draws this summer.
British Columbia
British Columbia completed its customary Tuesday PNP draw on July 18.
In four draws this week, the province invited more than 167 candidates. All applicants participated in either the International Graduate or Skilled Workers Streams, and Express Entry applicants were also included.
112 individuals with tech-related vocations were the main aim of the draw. A score of 88 on the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) was the minimal requirement.
Each final three drawings required a minimum SIRS score of 60 and were occupation-specific.
- 39 early childhood educators and assistants received ITAs from the province.
- 16 medical specialists.
- Less than five additional candidates for key occupations.
Prince Edward Island
In the first PEI PNP draw of the month on July 20, PEI invited 106 applicants. There were two different types of invitations.
The first was for applicants to the Express Entry and Labor streams. Under the Critical Worker Stream, the government invited 97 applicants employed by PEI employers with a required EOI score of 50.
Also, nine other applicants who met 80 points for the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur stream received ITAs from the province.
