Canada's four provinces released this week's PNP draw results

Canada’s four provinces released this week’s PNP draw results and invited qualified candidates.

The goal of the Provincial Nominee Programs is to draw highly qualified workers to particular Canadian provinces. An offer of employment in Canada, appropriate work experience, and general immigration eligibility are among the requirements that candidates must fulfill in order to be eligible. Every PNP evaluates candidates using a unique scoring methodology that varies from the federal Express Entry requirements. Moreover, it is important to remember that PNP scores are unique to each province and cannot be compared. A candidate increases their chances of being selected for immigration by fulfilling all PNP requirements and achieving a high score in the province’s special system.

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British Columbia

On September 10, 2024, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held a draw with an emphasis on international graduates who have valuable job experience in fields that are in high demand. This draw supported the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option, which is great news for those looking to move to British Columbia.

Childcare Workers: Minimum score of 83 points (30 invitations issued)
Construction Workers: Minimum score of 89 points (19 invitations issued)
Healthcare Workers: Minimum score of 99 points (18 invitations issued)
Tech Workers: Minimum score of 117 points (84 invitations issued)
Veterinary Care Workers: Minimum score of 80 points (at least one invitation issued)

With the ability to submit for provincial nomination, these successful applicants can now greatly increase their chances of obtaining permanent residency in Canada. In an effort to meet particular labor market demands in British Columbia, the BCPNP periodically extends invitations to eligible registrants based on criteria such as education, work experience, language proficiency, and job offers.

Ontario

On September 10, three draws were conducted by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) under the “Employment: Job Offer” stream.

First Draw: The Employment Job Offer: International Students stream invited 806 individuals.
Candidates needed a minimum score of 67 and a job offer in a skilled craft or designated health occupation to qualify.
Second Draw: Fifteen individuals were invited under the Employment Job Offer: Skilled Trades stream. A minimum score of 67 was required, along with a job offer in a skilled trade occupation listed in the program.
Third Draw: The Employment Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream invited 647 individuals. Also, applicants needed to meet the stream’s criteria and have a job offer in Ontario, with a minimum score of 34.

Furthermore, the OINP invited 1,269 people to a second provincial selection on September 12th, which was conducted under the Human Capital Priorities stream. Candidates had to meet minimum requirements of 414–444, as well as have work experience in particular healthcare roles, to be eligible.

Manitoba

On September 12th, Manitoba’s provincial immigration program, MPNP, selected 206 skilled workers for further consideration. Cooks and chefs were the focus of this draw.

To be eligible, candidates had to meet two key criteria:

Current Employment: They must be currently working in a cooking or chef role.
Manitoba Education: Either the candidate or their spouse needed to have completed a post-secondary education program within the province of Manitoba.

Out of the 206 candidates invited, 21 already had an active Express Entry profile, a federal immigration program that assesses applicants’ eligibility for permanent residency.

Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted a draw on September 12, 2024, focusing on individuals in high-demand occupations. The SINP invited a total of 32 candidates to apply.

To be eligible, applicants needed to meet the following requirements:

Minimum Score: A minimum score of 88 was necessary, likely based on a points system assessing factors like education, work experience, and language skills.
Education: Candidates needed to have completed a post-secondary education either in Canada or with an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) verifying their foreign credentials.

They must currently work in one of the specific occupations listed under the NOC codes. These codes categorize jobs based on skill level and type of work.