Manitoba and British Columbia (BC) announce the latest PNP results and inviting newcomers to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The invites went out via the family reunification and skills immigration streams, which offer a variety of options for applicants hoping to settle in Canada.
The PNP in British Columbia improved the province’s labor market with qualified people by focusing on entry-level and semi-skilled workers, international graduates, and skilled workers under several streams. The most recent draw demonstrates British Columbia’s dedication to tackling particular local workforce shortages and fostering economic development.
In the meantime, Manitoba’s PNP concentrated on foreign graduates and talented workers both domestically and abroad. The province continues to provide preference to applicants who have close family or work ties to Manitoba, highlighting the value of their contributions to the community and the economy.
Note: Every Province Nominee Program (PNP) uses distinct scoring standards to assess immigration applicants for their particular province. As a result, there is no direct comparison between ratings from various PNPs and they can differ greatly.
Manitoba and BC announce the latest PNP results (May 11-24th)
British Columbia
On May 14th and May 22nd, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held two separate draws.
In the draw on May 14th, the BCPNP issued 37 invitations across all of its skilled worker streams. These included the International Graduate, International Graduate EEBC option, Express Entry & Semi-Skilled, Skilled Worker, and Skilled Worker Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) streams. Candidates required a minimum score of 131 to receive an invitation in all streams, except for the Express Entry & Semi-Skilled stream, which required a minimum score of 107.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted targeted draws for qualified workers in the province’s most in-demand occupations on the 14th. At least 36 individuals received invites from these draws, which spanned the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams and included the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option. The following were the minimum score requirements for the draw:
- 90 points for individuals in childcare professions.
- 93 points for those in construction occupations.
- 100 points for candidates in healthcare fields.
- 80 points for individuals with experience in veterinary care positions.
The skilled worker and international graduate streams, which include the EEBC option, had a targeted draw on May 22nd, organized by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) for desired occupations. A minimum of 75 invites were sent out, with the minimum scores being as follows:
- 93 points for candidates specializing in childcare roles.
- 93 points for candidates specializing in construction roles.
- 122 points for candidates specializing in technology roles.
- 100 points for candidates specializing in healthcare roles.
- 80 points for candidates specializing in veterinary care roles.
Manitoba
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held draws for three different programs on May 23.
Invitations were sent out in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream to people who had selected a close relative as a “Manitoba Supporter” and were either Canadian citizens or permanent residents. A minimum of one year of residency in Manitoba was required to be eligible. The MPNP welcomed 121 candidates with a minimum score of 782 in this stream.
Simultaneously, Manitoba conducted an International Education Stream draw, which qualified ninety-three candidates.
In addition, the MPNP found applicants for the Skilled Worker Overseas stream draw by utilizing its strategic recruitment activities. 39 applicants with a minimum score of 688 were invited to this draw.
Out of the 253 candidates invited to apply, 29 disclosed that they had an active Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code.
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