According to Canada’s latest PNP result, this week both Ontario and Manitoba have put out calls for applications through their respective PNPs (Provincial Nominee Programs). These programs allow provinces to nominate individuals for permanent residence in Canada. Those who are successful in their applications will be given a nomination certificate which will allow them to apply for PR in Canada.
It is possible to gain permanent residence through a provincial nomination, although it does not necessarily constitute permanent residence.
Quebec and Nunavut are the only Canadian provinces and territories without provincial nomination programs. Each province of Canada operates its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). It provides potential immigrants with an opportunity to obtain a provincial nomination in order to become permanent residents of Canada. Individuals who fulfill the essential requirements may be welcomed to apply for a provincial nomination, an avenue to an enduring residency.
There are over a hundred thousand permanent residence admissions processed annually through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). PNP admissions have increased over the past decade, with both the federal and provincial governments using it to boost non-urban economic growth.
Canada’s latest PNP result between December 24 to 30
Ontario
As of December 21, Ontario had sent 725 letters of interest to applicants wishing to participate in the Master’s Graduate stream of the ONIP – (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program).
Further eligibility requirements for this stream include the following:
- An eligible Ontario university master’s degree is required.
- It should be at least 7 in one of Canada’s official languages. This could be either French or English.
- Have been living in Ontario continuously for a minimum of twelve months over the past two years.
As a result of being able to attract significant numbers of immigrants every year, Ontario has the largest population in Canada. Further, this province tends to receive the most nominations in the Provincial Nominee Programs across the nation. It was expected that Ontario would send at least 9,750 qualified candidates in 2022. In 2022, the province has invited the most immigrants. This announcement was made on December 22.
The province even announced that the OINP will continue to accept both fresh and previously submitted applications in accordance with the nomination distribution for 2023.
Manitoba
IRCC had implemented exceptional immigration measures in response to Ukraine’s situation. It resulted in Manitoba sending invitations to 16 applicants on December 29.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will nominate candidates who meet the following requirements:
- The person must be a Ukrainian citizen.
- All aspects of language must be scored CLB 4.
- They must demonstrate that their language test result is valid.
- A strong relationship must already have been established with the province. Among these could be relatives, friends, former coworkers, or education in the province.
- It is required that they score at least sixty points under the Manitoba Assessment criteria.
