Candidate proposals have been made by three provinces of Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Manitoba, British Columbia, and New Brunswick released the latest PNP draw results.
An applicant who has been nominated by a province is far more likely to be granted a permanent residency invitation through IRCC. Having been nominated by a province indicates that you would be a good match for the province’s labor market, since immigration in Canada is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments.
An economic immigration program targets applicants who are most likely to integrate into the local economy. There may be a strong desire to live in the province because of their occupation, a close family connection, or a connection to their occupation.
A new selection standard has also been adopted by Nova Scotia for the Experience Stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) in response to the possibility of relocation within the province. Beginning on June 9, only foreign graduates who have completed their studies in Nova Scotia will be considered for the program. Nova Scotia still accepts alternative applications from graduates from other jurisdictions for provincial nominations.
PNP draw results between July 8-14
British Columbia
In accordance with its weekly schedule, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its weekly draw on July 11.
The province held four draws this week in order to recruit for three streams, for which more than 202 people applied.
A total of 152 applicants were selected from the skilled worker, international graduate, entry-level, and semi-skilled streams of the biggest draw, which included tech occupations. Candidates needing skilled workers needed SIRS scores of 106, international graduates needed SIRS scores of 109, and entry-level and semi-skilled candidates needed SIRS scores of 87.
International graduates and skilled workers were the only ones eligible for the final three draws. The first one was attended by 35 early childhood educators, the second by fifteen healthcare professionals, and the third by less than five people from other priority occupations. The minimum score for each draw was 60 points.
Manitoba
The Manitoba Human Resources Department sent 540 letters of recommendation to candidates on July 13. They were divided into three streams, each with four draws.
Talented workers were invited to participate in two of these draws. The first draw was specific to occupations, with 205 participants scoring 604. Their jobs are classified under specific broad categories and significant groups in the NOC 2021.
- Category 3 comprises occupations within the field of healthcare.
- Category 10 encompasses specialized middle management roles in administrative services, financial services, business services, and communication (excluding broadcasting).
- Category 14 includes occupations related to providing administrative and financial support. As well as occupations involved in managing supply chain logistics.
- Category 75 consists of occupations involving helpers, laborers, transport drivers, operators, and other laborers.
Also invited were 237 skilled workers in a non-occupational draw. In order to qualify, a score of 661 was required.
Moreover, 41 professionals with overseas experience and 57 candidates with international education participated in the remaining draws. Applicants for Skilled Workers Overseas were required to score at least 774.
New Brunswick
A public announcement has been made by New Brunswick regarding the results of the June Express Entry draws. Moreover, a total of 121 invitations were sent to three streams of candidates:
- There are 28 candidates in the NB Employment Connection stream who have received invitations.
- A total of 64 to candidates enrolled in the NB Student Connection program.
- 29 occupations are listed in the NB Occupations-On-Demand stream.
630 applicants have been invited to apply for NB Express Entry so far in 2023.
