Three Canadian provinces released their latest provincial immigration result update between February 25 to March 3. Provincial and federal governments each have a responsibility when it comes to immigration. An advantage of obtaining a provincial nomination can be significant for candidates seeking permanent resident status in Canada.
Candidate selection is the province’s responsibility. However, they selected candidates whose integration into the province’s labor force will be seamless. Work experience, education, and language abilities are all factors that determine the human capital of these candidates.
It can be argued that by nominating candidates, provincial governments can send a message to the federal government that these people will contribute positively to their province’s economy. Federal immigration officials may consider them more likely to be selected for permanent residence if they do this.
As such, individuals who plan to apply for permanent residency in Canada should seriously consider the provincial nomination option since it has the potential to greatly increase their chances of success. The more time they spend working and gaining education, the more likely they are to be nominated by a province and eventually selected for permanent residency by the federal government.
In order to ensure that the advantages of economic growth are shared countrywide. Both the federal and provincial governments make extensive use of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Latest provincial immigration result update between Feb 25 to Mar 3
British Columbia
A targeted draw for tech occupations resulted in 145 candidates being selected in British Columbia’s most recent BC PNP draw. The province has designated certain occupations as priority occupations. And candidates had to have a job offer for a position that falls under one of the NOC codes to qualify for the draw.
British Columbia has prioritized the selection of skilled workers in the tech sector since it contributes significantly to the province’s economy. A high-tech occupation was targeted in this draw to support the tech industry’s growth and fill labor shortages.
Those eligible for Express Entry, Skilled Worker, and International Graduate streams. As well as those participating in the Skilled Worker stream, were considered candidates for Tech draws. Minimum SIRS scores of 83 were required for eligibility.
It held invitation rounds not only for specific occupations but also for all candidates in general.
- In order to apply for immigration, 18 early childhood educators and assistants were invited to submit their applications. Scores of at least 60 points were required for these individuals.
- Furthermore, six healthcare workers who fit the categories of Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Express Entry was invited to apply. These healthcare workers also had a minimum score of 60 points.
Alberta
On February 16, Alberta conducted an Express Entry draw and the results were recently published. A total of 100 candidates were invited to apply for immigration, and the minimum CRS score accepted was 357.
For the year 2023, IRCC has allocated 9,750 nomination certificates for Alberta. Provinces have a limit on the number of provincial nominations they can issue, with larger provinces like Ontario and Alberta generally receiving the highest allocations.
Prince Edward Island
During the March 2 PEI PNP, 46 candidates were invited under the Labor and Express Entry streams. By the end of 2023, PEI has received 484 Expressions of Interest from candidates.
Immigrants are admitted to the province at a higher rate per capita than any other province in the country. Prince Edward Island’s population increased by 2,035 people due to international immigration in the third quarter of 2022, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. Comparatively, this was a 71.3% increase over the same period in 2021.
