Last week, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitation round was held by Manitoba for the citizens of Ukraine. More than 155 candidates got invitations to the PNP of the BC.
Most Canadian territories and provinces run their PNP draws. Interested Candidates are invited to apply for provincial enrollment through these programs. Although provincial enrollment itself is not the same as permanent residency, it can significantly increase your chances of obtaining permanent resident status.
For example, PNP Candidates who have Express Entry profiles and receive a nomination get 600 points added to their scores. They are also eligible for PNP-specific rounds invitation. In the latest Express Entry draw which is held last week, 919 PNP candidates were invited by Canada with a CRS score of at least 785.
In the past week, two Canadian provinces have issued invitations to immigration candidates as part of their PNP. Here are the details of the new draw.
British Colombia
BC PNP (British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program) held their weekly round on 12 April. 155 BC migration Candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial enrollment.
Through BC tech draw 124 candidates were invited for nomination. Candidates who are invited through BC,s tech draws must have to meet one of the BC’s requirements such as Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories, which are managed by SIRS (Skills and Immigration Registration system).
Candidates who were invited to this draw were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories and were required to have a minimum provincial score of 87.
Three draws were held by the province for candidates in targeted occupations. Twenty-four early childhood educators were invited who may be eligible for the Skilled worker and International Graduate sub-categories. Seven healthcare professionals were also invited by BC who may be eligible for the subcategories such as International Graduate, Skilled worker or Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled program. In both these draws, candidates were required to have a minimum provincial score of 70.
Additionally, five or less than five animal health technologists, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians were invited to apply for the sub-category of the International Graduate and Skilled worker program. To be invited, these candidates need scores of at least 63.
Manitoba
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducts periodic draws to invite Ukraine citizens to apply for provincial enrollment, as a special measure of immigration.
This is to assist those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine to come and live in the province. The province has held three of these special invitational rounds since mid-March.
The most recent one took place on April 11 and 20 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued with a minimum score requirement of 60 points.
To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum CLB 4 in each language category, a valid language test, and an established connection to Manitoba like a close relative, previous employment, or study in Manitoba.
