Two Canadian provinces invited applicants in the latest draws. The PNP was first launched in Manitoba in 1998 to help spread the economic benefits of immigration throughout parts of Canada, where newcomers are less likely to consider when they immigrate. As of now, all the provinces as well as territories have Provincial Nominee Programs, except for Quebec and Nunavut.
Through the program, provincial governments can select economic immigration candidates who are likely to successfully integrate into the local economy.
Every province has a certain number of nominations it can issue, as allocated in the federal Immigration Levels Plan. The Plan for 2025 was released on October 24 and featured a significant reduction in the overall PNP nominations that will be issued in the forthcoming year, down from 110,000 in 2024 to 55,000.
In addition, getting nominated by a province strengthens a candidate’s permanent resident application. This is specifically true for Express Entry candidates who also obtain a provincial nomination, which adds 600 additional points to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Express Entry is one of the most popular economic immigration pathways in Canada for newcomers seeking permanent residence.
Provincial Immigration Results: October 26 – November 1
Two Canadian provinces invited applicants in the latest draws. Below are the results for the same.
1. British Columbia
On October 30, British Columbia issued more than 83 invitations to apply for nominations in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).
The province held one general draw, inviting 31 applicants from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled streams. All candidates required a minimum score of 134, except Entry Level and Semi-Skilled candidates, who needed a minimum score of 117.
The province also held four targeted draws for candidates in the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams in specific occupations.
- Childcare occupations: 20 candidates with a minimum score of 90.
- Construction occupations: 20 candidates with a minimum score of 96.
- Healthcare occupations: 12 candidates with a minimum score of 104.
- Veterinary occupations: Fewer than five candidates with a minimum score of 80.
2. Prince Edward Island
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program invited over 89 candidates in its Labor and Express Entry category. The province considered candidates presently working in PEI in the healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors.
Two other candidates were invited from the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur category. These individuals had a minimum score of 92.
Over the past 12 months, PEI has issued around 1,237 invitations to PEI PNP candidates, with 98% going to those in the Labor and Express Entry stream.
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