Between August 19-25, Canada’s three provinces, namely British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta, released their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) results, extending invitations to eligible candidates. This week, these provinces have nominated individuals for participation in the PNP application process.
An application for permanent residence is greatly strengthened by receiving a provincial nomination. This preference results from the fact that provinces only submit candidates for economic immigration who demonstrate high potential to positively impact the provincial economy. As well as fill labor shortages within the province.
These applicants are expected to build strong roots in the province where they are being nominated. Frequently as a result of their current domicile, work offers, or strong familial ties. The PNP is tailored to choose people who are in line with the economic aims and integration goals of the province.
Express Entry applicants who are fortunate enough to receive a provincial nomination also benefit from earning an additional 600 points on the CRS. With such a spectacular improvement in their CRS, they are now almost certain to be offered an ITA for permanent residence during the upcoming Express Entry draw. This tactical advantage highlights how well the PNP approach facilitates competent and desirable applicants’ smooth immigration to Canada.
Canada’s three provinces released PNP results August 19-25
British Columbia
Under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), British Columbia invited more than 225 candidates during this week’s four separate drawings.
The largest draw used a broad methodology, choosing 169 individuals from the Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled, International Graduate, and Skilled Worker streams. Notably, no particular occupation was mentioned. For entry-level and semi-skilled candidates, the minimum Skilled Immigration Registrations System (SIRS) score was 88; for skilled workers, it was 106; and for international graduates, it was 109.
The final three drawings were only open to international graduates and skilled workers. And they all required a minimum SIRS score of 60.
The categories and their respective invited candidates are as follows:
- 33 positions for Early Childhood Educators and Assistants.
- 23 healthcare professionals.
- Fewer than five candidates from other prioritized occupations.
These draws exemplify British Columbia’s commitment to strategically addressing labor market needs through the BC PNP. It creating pathways for diverse skilled individuals to contribute to the province’s growth and development.
Alberta
The results of Alberta’s three most recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) lotteries have been made public. Notably, every candidate who was chosen had previously applied through Express Entry.
A total of 14 applicants were chosen on August 15 through the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer stream. 326 was chosen as the minimum CRS score.
On August 16, the province added 300 additional Express Entry candidates, continuing a recent pattern. These people, who had CRS scores of at least 408, were picked from the Priority sector – Tourism and Hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer stream.
Last but not least, on August 22 Alberta sent invitations to 89 applicants through the Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer stream. Also, for this draw, a minimum CRS score of 303 was required.
Moreover, this series of draws demonstrates Alberta’s resolve to selectively draw from the Express Entry pool and utilize qualified candidates, demonstrating its dedication to economic growth and meeting labor market demands.
Manitoba
By sending 623 letters of advise to applicants in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). It includes 178 from the Express Entry pool, Manitoba made a crucial step on August 24.
The province invited 256 Manitoban skilled workers who each had a minimum score of 612 to join this group. Additionally, these individuals had to work in one of three distinct main group codes from the National Occupational Classification:
- 73: General trades
- 74: Mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators, and related maintenance workers
- 75: Helpers and laborer’s and other transport drivers, operators, and laborer’s
Simultaneously, Manitoba invited 250 Skilled Workers with a minimum score of 646, emphasizing a non-occupation specific draw.
Additionally, the province extended invitations to 63 candidates through the International Education stream. And 54 via the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, demanding a minimum score of 724.
Moreover, these actions underline Manitoba’s commitment to inviting a diverse pool of candidates across various streams to contribute to the province’s economic prosperity and enrich its community.
