The latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) results are out, with invitations issued by the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba.
Governments at all levels view PNPs as helpful mechanisms for dispersing immigration-related economic benefits away from large urban centers. Immigration in Canada is shared between the federal government and the provinces.
A province may nominate persons they believe are best positioned for integration and economic success in the province, making the nomination part of the PNP. As soon as a candidate receives a nomination through the PNP. The process of becoming a permanent resident is usually less challenging.
It is not enough that a candidate is nominated by a province to guarantee their chance of becoming a permanent resident. In addition to their separate applications, they must also submit them to IRCC.
The latest PNP results from June 10-16
Alberta
Alberta Advantage Immigration Programs have made the results of seven separate lotteries public. May 9 through June 8 were the dates for the draws. A total of 9,750 allocations will be given to Alberta in 2023.
Two drawings were available to candidates from the Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta, Job Offer stream. The first draw was held on May 9, and eight candidates were invited. Furthermore, a score of 307 was achieved by the bottom applicant in this draw, according to the CRS. On May 25, the second draw used a cutoff CRS score of 401.
Additionally, 175 applicants were invited by the province on May 9 under the Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality employment with Alberta job offers. 444 was the lowest CRS score for the applicant.
Based on their primary occupation and family connections, 236 individuals were invited to the event. Moreover, the first draw was held on May 11 with 119 candidates, and the second was held on June 1 with 117 candidates.
Furthermore, in the Priority Sector – Agriculture Occupation with Alberta Job Offer, a draw was held on May 30 using the lowest qualifying CRS score of 342.
A draw was conducted on June 8 for 150 applicants who speak French as a first language and are employed in the Priority Sector of Agriculture. At least 382 was required on the CRS.
British Columbia
Candidates for British Columbia were selected through three draws on June 13. BC holds regular draws every Tuesday.
Moreover, the largest draw invited 170 applicants from Express Entry, the Entry-Level, and Semi-Skilled streams of the BC PNP. And the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams invited candidates from Express Entry, Entry-Level, and Semi-Skilled streams. Applicants had to score between 87 and 107 in order to register with the SIRS – (Skills Immigration Registration System).
A draw specifically for jobs in the healthcare industry was also held along with inviting 18 educators and assistants who work in early childhood education. Both drawings required candidates to have a minimum SIRS score of 60.
Manitoba
Manitoba’s Provincial Nomination Program invited 540 applicants in three categories on June 15.
Manitoba’s first draw was occupation-specific for applicants in the skilled worker streams. The following major and sub-major occupational groups of the NOC 2021 were deemed eligible to nominate 255 people with scores of at least 602:
- Operators, drillers, and blasters
- Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers
- Building maintenance installers, servicers, and repairers
- General construction trades
A general draw also awarded 205 nominations to skilled workers in Manitoba with scores of at least 665.
As a result of the two remaining draws, 59 candidates were nominated in the international education stream and 21 in the skilled worker’s overseas category, with scores of 718.
Prince Edward Island
As part of its monthly draw, PEI held its second drawing on June 15. A total of 118 Expressions of Interest were sent to PEI. PNP Labour and Express Entry applicants, while four were sent to applicants with more than 82 points who wished to apply.
