Three Canadian provinces released the most recent PNP results, including Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Each of the three provinces issued invitations for permanent settlement using their separate PNPs. Candidates received invitations through a blend of labor market streams and demographic requirements with separate criteria for each Canadian province. In addition, the multiple Provincial Nominee Programs use various scoring systems, resulting in significant differences between cut-off scores for candidates of varied provinces.
Three Canadian provinces released the most recent PNP results from March 2 to March 8
Ontario
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program sent 2,104 invitations to healthcare professionals on March 7 via the Human Capital Priorities Stream. Candidates required a minimum score between 352 and 421 to obtain an invitation. To receive an invitation, candidates acquired professional experience in any healthcare professionals.
The Human Capital Priorities Stream, which aligns with Express Entry, is an enhanced stream. This stream also indicates that the candidates existing in the pool of Express Entry might receive an ITA through this route. Additionally, candidates must ensure to fulfill the following criteria to become eligible:
- Possess a valid Express Entry profile.
- Uninterrupted full-time work experience in Canada for one year.
- Holding a bachelor’s, master’s degree, or PhD degree.
- Language proficiency level of a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark or NCLC 7 in French and English.
British Columbia
British Columbia conducted both targeted and general draws under the British Columbia PNP. This resulted in a total of 156 invitations to apply. The province conducted general draws through its five streams, with an overall 54 invitations. Candidates in the following streams needed a minimum score of 126 to receive an invitation:
- Skilled Worker;
- Skilled Worker-Express Entry British Columbia;
- International Graduate; and
- International Graduate EEBC
On the other hand, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled stream required a minimum score of 99. The province also organized targeted draws under the Skilled Worker International Graduate stream with the EEBC option. These draws focused on candidates who demonstrated experience in in-demand occupations within British Columbia’s labor market. These include the following:
- Childcare – Issuing invitations to 32 candidates with the lowest score of 70.
- Construction – Sending invitations to 30 candidates displaying a minimum score of 80.
- Healthcare – Issuing 39 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 70.
- Veterinary Care – Sending invitations to less than five candidates with the lowest score of 70.
Saskatchewan released the most recent PNP results
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program conducted draws on March 7 using the two streams. This was the first SINP draw held in over two months since December 27 last year. The Occupations In-Demand stream invited 14 candidates with considerable professional experience in targeted professions and a minimum score of 89 to get an invitation.
21. candidates with the lowest score of 89 obtained an invitation under the Express Entry stream. Both streams needed the candidates to acquire an Educational Credential Assessment or gain education in Canada. Also, both streams required professional experience under the NOC list of occupations.
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