Canada’s three provinces British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, released this week’s latest PNP draws update. As per this update, these provinces issue invitations to qualified applicants through Provincial Nominee Program.
Quebec and Nunavut are the only two Canadian provinces and territories that do not provide Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or streams that expressly target applicants who can help them achieve their economic objectives, such as alleviating labor shortages. Additionally, several PNPs have streams specifically designed to draw French-speaking immigrants, fostering the usage of the French language outside of Quebec.
Recent changes to the federal Express Entry system are in line with these streams. On May 31, the province disclosed that, in addition to the customary high CRS score, qualified candidates might be invited based on category-based selection. Similar to the PNP criterion, candidates with experience in particular occupations may now have an edge in the selection process.
It is still necessary for anyone whose application for permanent residency has been accepted by a province to submit a separate application to IRCC.
PNP draws results June 3-9
British Columbia
Over 157 individuals were invited to British Columbia as a result of four targeted draws on June 6.
There was no difference between Express Entry applicants and applicants in the BCPNP streams for skilled workers or international graduates.
There were 112 tech workers invited to the draw, with the greatest number of applicants who scored lower than 90 in the SIRS – (Skills Immigration Registration System).
All three others obtain a minimum score of 60 under SIRS. A total of 24 educators and caregivers in early childhood and 21 healthcare professionals. And fewer than five other applicants for priority occupations were among the participants.
Ontario
A total of 278 letters of interest have been sent out to applicants of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream.
A total of two draws were conducted under this stream. Applicants from the health, education, and finance fields were targeted for the first round. CRS scores ranged from 312 to 487 for all candidates.
As part of the second draw, the province extended invitations to an additional 139 people from the technical, trades, and other priority occupations. The CRS scores of each nominee ranged between 348 and 487.
It is necessary for PNP candidates in this stream to specify whether they prefer the Federal Skilled Trades Program or the Canadian Experience Class. Fluency in both English and French is also required.
Saskatchewan
A first draw was conducted by the SINP – (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program) on June 8. 500 candidates to apply for two programs in this draw.
Candidates required a higher score to qualify for this draw compared to the previous one on May 18.
In total, 268 candidates were invited from the Express Entry program, while 232 candidates were invited from the Occupations-in-Demand program. NOC codes were used to identify candidates for nomination. Educational Credential Assessments and 69 points were required for all candidates.
