Canada’s five provinces British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, PEI, and Saskatchewan conducted PNP draws and released PNP draw results between May 13-19. PNP allows Canadian provinces and territories (excluding Quebec and Nunavut) to nominate economic immigrants who have the potential to integrate into the local workforce and establish themselves economically.
In 1998, the PNP was launched and proved to be extremely successful, according to the Immigration Levels Plan. 117,500 candidates will be admitted every year through the PNP by 2025, according to government estimates.
Depending on their needs, provincial governments may perform PNP draws frequently or infrequently. IRCC determines how many candidates each province will be allowed to invite in each draw.
PNP draw results May 13-19: Canadian provinces issue ITAs
British Columbia
Three draws were held on May 16 in British Columbia, inviting 202 applicants.
Applicants in a broad draw were invited from three streams, and no specific occupation was targeted. Applicants for skilled worker positions had to score at least 104, those applying for international graduate positions had to score 107, and those applying for entry-level and semi-skilled positions had to score 85.
The final two draws targeted 29 early childhood teachers and 11 healthcare professionals with at least 60 points. As well as candidates from Express Entry, those in the International Graduate and Skilled Worker categories were considered.
Manitoba
On May 18, Manitoba held two separate draws inviting candidates from various categories. In the first draw, 287 skilled workers in the “Transport and transit drivers” occupation were invited, with a minimum score requirement of 610.
The second skilled worker draw aimed to select 191 applicants with minimum scores of 701, without any specific occupation requirement.
Furthermore, Manitoba invited 21 candidates from the International Education stream and 27 candidates from the category of Skilled Workers Overseas, with a minimum score of 721.
Ontario
A draw was conducted by Ontario on May 18 for skilled trades candidates under Express Entry Skilled Trades. 1694 candidates were selected, ranging from 250 to 482, with scores ranging from the CRS.
For this stream, applicants must have one year of full-time experience working in a skilled trade occupation.
For candidates to be eligible for the ONIP – (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) under the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream, they must meet the following criteria:
- After the application is submitted to the OINP, the applicant must have one year of full-time experience.
- Employers must have work experience in at least one of the occupations listed on their Express Entry application.
- Obtaining work experience in Ontario while maintaining legal status in Canada is required.
Prince Edward Island
In its second draw of the month, Prince Edward Island (PEI) invited candidates on May 18. The Labour and Express Entry streams invited 155 candidates, while the Work Permit Entrepreneur category invited three applicants. To be considered, you had to score at least 65.
In the past year, PEI has departed from its previous monthly draw pattern. March witnessed three draws in the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), whereas April had a single draw.
Saskatchewan
During the second draw of May 18, Saskatchewan held its second draw of the month. In the Occupations in Demand stream, 260 candidates were invited, and 784 candidates were invited through Express Entry. It was required that candidates in both categories score at least 67 in order to be considered. A candidate’s ECA is a mandatory requirement.
