Canada’s three provinces released the PNP draw results and nominated qualified candidates for the provincial nomination.
Except for Quebec and Nunavut, all Canadian provinces and territories are able to extend invitations to particular candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). For those planning to settle permanently in the province or territory extending the invitation, this nomination is an essential first step. In order to address the unique economic and demographic concerns of these regions, the PNP selects candidates who will be of benefit to their local communities.
Canada’s three provinces released the PNP draw results between October 13 to 27
British Columbia
As part of the PNP, British Columbia invited over 152 applicants to submit for provincial nomination through a series of draws held on October 17. These draws covered four distinct categories. The biggest draw was classified as a general draw, which means that no one industry was the focus. Candidates from the Entry-Level, Semi-Skilled, International Graduate, and Skilled Worker streams were among them.
In order to be included in the general draw, candidates from these streams had to meet minimal requirements in the SIRS. Candidates in the skilled worker category needed to reach a minimum score of 111, those in the international graduate category were expected to achieve a score of 113, and entry-level semi-skilled candidates had to obtain a score of 91.
In the final three draws, they also targeted International Graduates and Skilled Workers with prior experience in specific fields of work. In order to be eligible for invites in these targeted draws, all candidates had to score better than 60.
- Education assistants and educators make up 31 of the Early Childhood Education staff.
- 17 professionals work in the healthcare industry.
- The number of workers in occupations considered to be a priority is less than five.
On October 24, the province invited applicants in the categories of skilled worker and international graduate to four concentrated drawings.
The largest pool of applicants was restricted to those in tech-related roles, and 101 candidates who met the minimum score criteria of 90 received invitations.
The remaining three draws were conducted according to the same rules as the week prior; candidates were required to score at least 60 in order to be invited.
- Within the field of Early Childhood Education, there are a total of 34 individuals working as educators and assistants.
- In the healthcare sector, there are 22 professionals actively employed.
- For other occupational categories deemed a priority, the number of workers falls below five, signifying a small but unspecified count of individuals.
Saskatchewan
As of October 23, Saskatchewan held its first draw since August, inviting 99 contestants in two different categories. Specifically, invitations were extended to 40 candidates in the Occupations-in-Demand category. Additionally, 59 candidates from the Express Entry category received invitations.
Both times, the applicants in these draws were limited to certain NOC codes, and all candidates were required to have Educational Credential Assessments. Additionally, in order to be invited, all candidates had to reach a minimum score of 84.
Prince Edward Island
A total of 102 individuals received invites following a selection round held on October 19 by the PEI PNP. These applicants were classified as being eligible under the Labor and Express Entry streams, subject to certain requirements. Critical Workers were given preference in the Labor category, and invitations to apply for Express Entry were only sent to those who worked for employers based on Prince Edward Island and had an EOI score of at least 55.
Additionally, two candidates with an EOI score of at least 80 received invitations through the Business and Entrepreneur stream.
In the last 12 months, the PEI PNP has successfully invited 2,464 candidates. This achievement was made possible through the Labor and Express Entry Streams. During this time, this category constituted a noteworthy 97% of all invites extended.
Guidelines set by the IRCC for the allocation of PNP nominations
In order for Canada’s immigration system to function, IRCC and the provinces collaborate. The IRCC selects a certain number of nominees for provincial administrations each year. Provinces can choose candidates who will most likely contribute to the economic development of their area by using these allocations. It’s crucial to remember that immigrants within the economic class are the main focus of the PNP.
To make clear the procedure for sending these nominations to every province, the IRCC has recently released guidelines. Basically, IRCC takes into account variables like population density in a province, annual immigration inflow, and the percentage of immigrants who stay in the country. Following the evaluation, the agency engages in discussions with the provinces and territories. This dialogue helps the agency better understand their economic and immigration requirements. Subsequently, the agency adjusts the nomination numbers as necessary.
By putting these ideas into practice, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has created its first multi-year levels strategy. In the past, the PNP allocations to the provinces were made on an annual basis. This approach created challenges in long-term infrastructure planning, including housing, healthcare, and settlement services.
Additionally, the PNP makes up the majority of the Immigration Levels Plan’s economic immigration targets. The amount of permanent residents that Canada plans to admit over the next three years is laid out in this thorough plan. In the 2023–2025 period, there are projected total admissions of up to 500,000, including 117,000 PNP admissions each year. These figures represent all-time highs for this period.
An Express Entry draw exclusively for candidates in the PNP
A total of 1,548 candidates received invitations through the IRCC’s special Express Entry draw on October 24. These candidates had previously obtained a provincial nomination. The high criterion of 776 was selected as the minimum Comprehensive CRS score needed to invite these candidates.
PNP-only Express Entry draws have resumed with this draw; the last one was held in May. CRS scores are typically significantly higher during these draws than they are during other draws. This occurrence is primarily attributed to the significant advantage gained by Express Entry candidates when they secure a provincial nomination. This achievement entitles them to an additional 600 CRS points. This additional score significantly surpasses the average CRS score typically obtained by the majority of applicants in the Express Entry pool.
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