PNP
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba Issued Invitations for Provincial Nomination
In the recent rounds of provincial nominee programs (PNP), the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba issued invitations to candidates. In Canada, there are a number of provincial and territorial nomination programs (PNPs). Under these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for their provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be a valuable step toward attaining permanent residency.
There are a number of immigrant programs that are administered by the province of Quebec and are different from those that are administered by the federal government. Quebec is the only province that has control over all immigrants irrespective of their economic class.
A total of 105,000 PR admissions are made every year under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Since its inception in 1998, the number of PNP admissions has steadily increased. It has been viewed by both the federal and provincial governments as an effective tool for promoting economic development outside of urban areas.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 893 ITAs to Express Entry candidates with provincial nominations during the same week. PNP candidates were targeted for the first time since June 2022 in this Express Entry draw.
Results of Provincial Immigration for the Period of (January 28 – February 3)
Ontario
On January 31, Ontario issued 611 invitations to candidates to apply. for the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The intention of this draw is to draw candidates with healthcare and tech occupations The minimum score required for eligibility is 53 points.
The candidates with eligibility are required to have full-time offers in occupations within TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
On February 2, Ontario conducted two draws for candidates as part of the Human Capital Priorities stream. The province announced that it has also invited 1,175 candidates in tech occupations. The minimum score for eligibility is between 481-489. Additionally, the province invited 725 candidates in healthcare occupations. The minimum score for eligibility is 476 -489.
British Columbia
The British Columbia Ministry of Labour released an invitation to apply for tech occupations on the 31st of January to 279 candidates selected as part of a targeted draw.
In the past few weeks, invitations have been sent to candidates in the categories of Skilled Workers and International Graduates. This includes candidates who applied via Express Entry. The invitations also invited candidates from the skilled worker and International Graduate stream with a minimum SIRS score of 85. SIRS works similarly to the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), although it is only used for British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program.
A round of invitations was also sent out to candidates working in the following occupations in the province.
- A minimum of 60 points is required for early 18 childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214);
- 18 healthcare workers from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, including Express Entry category, with a score of at least 60 points;
- The occupations have scores of at least 60 points that are in demand.
Alberta
On January 23, the province issued 154 letters of interest to Express Entry Candidates through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Alberta also issued 46 letters on January 19. According to the province, there is no change in the eligibility requirements and criteria.
Manitoba
In all, the Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program issued 21 letters to candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program on January 30. The letters were issued to those who escaped the matter in Ukraine through the province’s immigration stream. Candidates for this program must meet a baseline of criteria specific to their program in order to be invited. To qualify, the candidates:
- Must be a citizen of Ukraine;
- Have achieved at least a CLB 4 in each language category;
- Formed strong ties to Manitoba;
- Undergo a valid language exam;
- Received at least 60 points as per MPNP evaluation criteria
