Canada’s two provinces released their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results last week, and Quebec held a recent draw via Arrima.
Most provinces and regions of Canada held their own provincial nominee program to invite foreign candidates to immigrate to Canada. Those candidates who are interested to migrate to Canada are invited for provincial nomination via these programs. Although provincial nomination itself is not the same as a permanent residence, it is the medium that increases the chances of obtaining permanent residence status. For example, those PNP candidates who have a profile on Express Entry receive a sum of 600 points which are added to their score and they are eligible to apply for a PNP-specific round of invites.
It was introduced in 1998 and 400 foreign immigrants are welcomed through the PNP, every year more than 80,000 people are invited through the PNP because of its success. Most of the PNP candidates are enrolled in Canada because the government of the provincial and federal consider that it is an effective tool to boost the country’s economic development.
Quebec has more control over the migration system of Canada compared to any other province in Canada. This is the primary reason it does not participate in the PNP draws and held its own draw.
Those who want to migrate to Canada through the province’s migration system are generally required to submit a profile for an expression of interest pool of the province which is called Arrima. Candidates whose profiles meet the eligibility criteria for a migration program are invited by the province to apply for permanent residence. Those candidates who are invited can apply for the CSQ in Quebec.
Here are the results of last week’s PNP draw and the Arrima draws which were held the last week in the provinces of BC, PEI, and Quebec respectively.
Quebec Draw
30 Candidates are qualified to apply for the selection of permanent residence under the program QSWP (Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program) by the minister Ministre de l’Immigration, de la Franciscane et d’Integration (MIFI).
Invited candidates must have to match certain eligibility requirements like having a profile in the Expression of Interest system with matching scores and also, they had a valid job offer from an employer-based outside of the Montreal Metropolitan area.
BC Draw
On 17 May, the BCPNP (British Columbia Provincial Nominees Program) held their weekly invitation round in which there are 175 Candidates were get invited to apply for the provincial nominations.
Out of these, there are a total number of 154 candidates who received invitations through a common draw. Those candidates who are invited to this draw are from the subcategories of the International Graduate, Skilled Worker, and Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Candidates, and also they were required to have a minimum score between 77 and 123 which is set by the province of BC.
Three separate draws were also held by the province for candidates who are on the list of targeted occupations. A total of 21 early childhood teachers were invited who qualify for the subcategories of International Graduate and skilled worker. An unspecified number of healthcare professionals are also invited for this draw who meet the requirements for the skilled worker, international graduates, or entry-level and semi-skilled subcategories. In all these draws of BC which are held by the province, candidates have to score a minimum of 62 which is set by the provincial.
PEI Draw
A total of 153 applicants are invited through the PEI PNP ( Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program) draw which is conducted on 20 May.
There are 137 candidates that have received invitations in which most of the qualifying candidates either belong to Express Entry or Labor Impact. 16 invitations were sent to business impact applicants who have to score at least 62 which is set by the province.
PEI holds approximately one draw per month and the yearly schedule is released in advance.
