Canada’s three provinces British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba have released their latest PNP draw results. Qualified candidates are invited through their PNP programs.
Provinces and territories, excluding Quebec and Nunavut, offer PNP programs to potentially eligible immigrants for permanent residency. Each region’s unique needs and requirements are addressed by these programs. It aims to attract talented and skilled individuals to boost local economies. Through these programs, candidates for immigration are evaluated based on factors such as their work experience, education, and language proficiency. An applicant who is selected may receive a provincial nomination. It can give them an edge when applying for permanent residency in Canada. Provinces and territories may benefit from these programs by attracting and retaining highly skilled employees who will add value to their local communities.
Since its inception in 1998, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has been a key player in economic development outside of urban areas. In order to attract highly skilled individuals to regions with labor shortages, the PNP has been widely supported both federally and provincially. Permanent residents have steadily increased in Canada over the years as an indication of its success. PNP candidates have been invited to apply for permanent residency exclusively through the recent Express Entry draws. This draw is conducted by IRCC, highlighting the importance of the program. PNP addresses labor shortages and promotes economic growth in various parts of the country by recruiting candidates with appropriate qualifications and abilities.
Canada’s PNP draw result for February 18 – 24
British Columbia
Over 241 candidates were invited to apply for nomination through the BCPNP. The majority, 203, were chosen through a general draw that prioritized technological occupations. A minimum SIRS score of 101 was required for skilled worker applicants. Also, a score of 103 was necessary for international graduate program applicants, including Express Entry applicants.
Along with the aforementioned draws, candidates from the Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled streams who received a minimum score of 85 were also taken into consideration in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s general draw. While the Comprehensive Ranking System for Fast Entry is comparable to SIRS in operation. As well as it is only used in British Columbia. The province also held invitation rounds for Express Entry candidates with a minimum SIRS score of 60 in the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams. As well as these contests were targeted at particular professions.
There were 18 invitations issued to early childhood educators and assistants, while 20 invitations were issued to healthcare workers. The remaining invitations, which were fewer than five, were issued to candidates in other in-demand occupations.
Quebec
Applicants in the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), who must have a minimum score of 619, received invitations from MIFI on February 9. Moreover, the invited candidates have to be in possession of a legitimate job offer from a location outside the Montreal Metropolitan Community.
Manitoba
Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program invitations were sent out on February 23 to 583 candidates.
207 individuals who possess the necessary skills and are employed in particular fields received invites from the province, including:
- Drivers in the transportation and transit sector
- Managers in the retail and wholesale trade industry
- Professionals in nursing and allied health fields
- Educational assistants
- Teachers in secondary, elementary, and kindergarten schools
- Professionals in hairstyling and aesthetics
- Automotive service technicians
- Legal, social, community, and educational services paraprofessionals
- Salespersons in retail and non-technical wholesale trade and account representatives
- Office support and court services occupations
Moreover, 298 candidates who scored at least 693 in the skilled worker program and 51 applicants from the International Education Stream were invited to participate.
Furthermore, 27 candidates who obtained scores of 721 or higher were invited from the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. Among the total invitations sent, 140 came from the Express Entry pool.
