Last week, the latest results of the immigration draw for the PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) in Canada’s three provinces were made public. Additionally, Quebec recently conducted its draw using Arrima.
Apart from Quebec and Nunavut, most of Canada’s provinces and territories control and manage their PNPs. These programs encourage qualified and enthusiastic candidates to submit for provincial nomination. For Candidates who obtain a provincial nomination, their profile can boost the chance of receiving permanent resident status in Canada, but it is not the same as having that status. A nomination, for instance, raises the CRS score of PNP applicants with Express Entry profiles by 600 points. As well as candidates are qualified for submitting the application for a particular round of PNP.
Results of the August 19–25 PNP draw
British Columbia
The latest draw was conducted on 23 in which the province invited over 210 individuals to apply for provincial nomination. In a regionally focused draw that covered tech vocations, the majority of applicants—205—were invited. Candidates from the categories of International Graduates and Skilled Workers, as well as Express Entry applicants, received invitations. These applicants should meet the requirement of a minimum SIRS score. The range of minimum SIRS was set at 106 for Skilled workers with Express Entry and 75 for semi-skilled individuals.
The following occupations were also the subject of invitation rounds from the province.
- A required ore of 60 for early childhood teachers and assistance.
- Invited 5 healthcare workers who required at least a score of 60.
- A minimum of 60 points is required for healthcare assistance.
Saskatchewan
Recently, Saskatchewan successfully hosted draws. A minimum score of 67 was required for invitations to 668 candidates on August 18 while a minimum score of 65 was required for 629 candidates on August 25. The SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program’s) Express Entry and Occupations-In-Demand categories were used to invite all applicants. This carries on Saskatchewan’s last several patterns of having PNP drawings almost weekly. With almost 200 applicants each time, the province conducted four draws in July. Saskatchewan conducted draws just twice a year, from January to July.
Prince Edward Island
The province of Prince Edward Island conducted its latest draw on 18 August and issued 121 invitations to the provincial nomination.
117 aspirants with Express Entry profiles and labor impact were invited to this draw. The four remaining invites were given to candidates for Business Impact who obtained regional scores of at least 97 points.
About once each month, PEI organizes draws and publishes a year-ahead schedule of its events.
Quebec
Quebec doesn’t participate in the PNP because it has more control over its immigration policy than any other province.
To express their interest in moving to Quebec, applicants must submit a profile to the Arrima provincial expression of interest pool. When a participant’s profile satisfies the requirements for an immigration system, provincial representatives invite them. The Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) or a provincial nomination are both sought after in Quebec by invited candidates.
The Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program welcomed 58 individuals who submitted applications for permanent selection on August 9 through the Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI). The profile of aspirants with scores in Arrima is required to be qualified.
About Express Entry and PNP
Express Entry is a method of handling applications that selects and assesses applicants for the CEC – (Canadian Experience Class), FSWP – (Federal Skilled Workers Programs), and FSTP – (Federal Skilled Trade Program). In these programs, individuals are placed in a pool and compared to one another utilizing the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Candidates are awarded a score from CRS which is based on factors such as their educational background, employment history, language skills, and other aspects of their human capital.
