Canada’s two provinces, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, issued the latest PNP draw results.
Alberta has made public important revisions to its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). See below for specifics on nomination results, including program streams, number of invitations sent, candidate cut-off scores, and other relevant information. Continue reading to learn about the most recent changes to Alberta’s PNP and to acquire an understanding of the outcomes of the nomination procedure.
British Columbia and Saskatchewan issued PNP draw results
British Columbia
Three targeted draws were recently conducted by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) as part of its “Skilled Worker International Graduate (includes Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option)” stream. In the first round of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), the program issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 104 immigration candidates with a focus on technology jobs. Candidates who made it through this draw had to score at least 94.
The second draw’s emphasis was on people working in the childcare industry, particularly early childhood educators and helpers. As a result, Saskatchewan awarded 61 ITAs to individuals who received a minimum score of 60. In the most recent draw, the target audience was professionals with experience in the healthcare industry, and Saskatchewan sent 25 invitations to candidates who scored at least 60. These drawings highlight BCPNP’s commitment to meeting particular labor market demands and aggressively seeking for competent workers in vital industries.
British Columbia (B.C.) has continued to draw on a regular basis all year long, following the lead of a number of other provinces. Similar to its peers, B.C. strategically concentrates on particular professions throughout these draws. When it comes to getting Invitations to Apply (ITAs), candidates with professional experience in these specific occupations are given preference. This preference results from the federal and provincial governments’ combined focus on in-demand careers. Both the category-based Express Entry selection process and the Provincial Nominee Programs’ (PNPs) emphasis on in-demand jobs demonstrate this dual approach.
Saskatchewan
On October 23rd, Saskatchewan released the results of two separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws under the SINP.
In the first draw, conducted through the Occupations-In-Demand stream, Saskatchewan invited 40 applicants who scored at least 84 to submit an application for permanent residency. Concurrently, the second draw invited 59 applicants with a minimum score of 84, aligning with the Express Entry stream.
Candidates have to take educational credential exams (ECAs) for both streams.
Interestingly, through the Existing Work Permit stream, Saskatchewan has expanded eligibility requirements for applicants in intermediate and lower-skilled occupations. This expansion includes more than 270 new jobs, providing qualified individuals the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in Saskatchewan.
Alberta
Through the AAIP – (Atlantic Advantage Immigration Program), a component of the PNP – Province Nominee Program, Alberta offered an update on immigration.
AAIP has extended invites to 9,200 candidates as of November 7th, 2023. The program is on target to meet the quota of 9,750 immigration candidates by the end of the year, which is the annual allocation for this year. Express Entry-aligned and other streams make up the remaining allocations, with over half going to non-Express Entry streams. The province government has notably increased availability in the Alberta Opportunity Stream and Rural Renewal Stream by reallocating spots from streams with lower demand.
Alberta is one of the fastest growing provinces in Canada, with a thriving population, a strong economy, and lower tax rates than the national average. Anticipating continued expansion, Alberta expects to receive yearly allotments of immigrants in excess of 10,000 persons in 2024 and 2025.
The increasing significance of PNP
Launched in 1998, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) functions as a vehicle for distributing the benefits of immigration throughout the country.
By 2025, the PNP is anticipated to surpass other federal economic initiatives, emerging as the primary pathway for economic immigrants into Canada despite initially receiving less attention.
This shift emphasizes the IRCC’s strategic goal of directing immigration toward areas where there is a greater need for newcomers. Canada encourages prospective immigrants to explore both federal and provincial pathways, with the latter gaining increasing importance in the country’s immigration policies.
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