This week Canada’s four provinces issued PNP invitations. A number of Candidates have been invited to participate in the Provincial Nominee Programs in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, which are open end of the week.
Although a provincial nomination is not the same as a permanent residency application in and of itself, it might be the first step in getting one from IRCC.
In most provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, nomination programs are provincial in nature. As well as a candidate interested in applying for a provincial nomination may receive an invitation from these programs. Unlike Canada, Quebec has its own immigration policies.
Approximately 105,000 PR admissions are processed by the PNP each year. It has been gradually increasing since 1998 that the PNP admits students. The federal government and the provincial government are two administrations that see it as a beneficial tool for promoting economic growth outside of urban regions.
Result of Canada’s provincial nomination between 9 December to 16 December
Ontario
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) received letters of interest on December 13 from 160 candidates from the Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. A candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 344 and 490 had to already be registered in the Express Entry pool. Moreover, the company sought applicants with prior work experience in specific occupational codes from the National Occupational Classification.
This stream is only open to candidates in the FSWP – (Federal Skilled Worker Program) and the CEC – (Canadian Experience Class). To obtain proficiency in French, they must possess understanding, reading, writing, and speaking abilities at the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7.
Also, they should be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at CLB level 6 or higher.
British Columbia – (BC)
Over 212 applicants submitted their nomination applications for a provincial nomination in British Columbia on December 13.
180 people were invited to participate in a general draw with tech-related vocations. Overseas graduates, foreign professionals, and Express Entry applicants all received invitations.
In addition, applicants who are semi-skilled and entry-level were invited as well. The SIRS score fell between 80 and 104 according to the general draw.
Furthermore, British Columbians who request a provincial nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program use SIRS, which is similar to the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
The following professions also received invitations province-wide.
- With a minimum score of 60, 19 early childhood educators and assistants were identified.
- With at least 60 points, 13 healthcare workers qualify for Express Entry under the Talent Worker, foreign Graduate category.
- Additional priority vocations that require a minimum score of 60.
Saskatchewan
It had been over a month since the last Saskatchewan drawing. The province sent out 633 invitations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), 348 under Express Entry, and 285 under Occupations-In-Demand. 82 points were required for both categories of candidates.
Also, two invitations were sent to candidates from Ukraine with scores of 62.
Manitoba
1,030 people were invited to apply through the Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program. An invitation to participate in the program requires candidates to meet a minimum set of requirements. Among the 656 candidates who submitted EOIs, 656 had Express Entry profiles.
