Three Canadian provinces British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island conduct the latest draws to nominate candidates.
In 2024, Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is poised to receive 21,500 nominations, marking a boost of 5,000 nominations from the 16,500 granted in 2023.
The escalation in Ontario’s allocation stems from the November assembly of the Federation of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI). This gathering convened federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller along with immigration ministers from all Canadian provinces and territories to discuss the impacts of immigration on their respective areas.
The IRCC allots nominations to each province and territory (except from Quebec and Nunavut) each year for its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), while some governments choose not to make their allocations public.
It is not unexpected that higher allocations are expected this year. Provinces and territories pushed for more authority over provincial nominations and larger allotments during the FMRI meeting in November. The Canadian government’s 2024 Immigration Levels Plan reflects this perspective, with the goal of exceeding the numbers under the federal Express Entry program by welcoming 110,000 new permanent residents through the PNP.
A multi-year levels plan for PNP allocations was approved by the FMRI at a similar meeting that took place in March 2023. This plan gives provinces the ability to carefully build local infrastructure to suit the need of both current residents and newcomers. To date, Ontario has not released any information about its estimated allocations for the next two years.
Three provinces conduct latest draws to nominate candidates
British Columbia
As part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), British Columbia extended invitations to 83 applicants. Four draws conducted on April 3 distributed these invitations.
The largest draw, which included 30 candidates from five categories, was a general draw. Skilled workers, those utilizing the Express Entry BC (EEBC) option, and international graduates needed to attain a minimum score of 130. Entry-level and semi-skilled candidates required a minimum score of 107, while international graduates under the EEBC option needed a minimum score of 125.
Furthermore, the province conducted three targeted draws for specific occupations. These draws aimed to cater to International Graduates and Skilled Workers, including those who utilized the EEBC Option. These draws included 18 candidates in the childcare sector and 25 candidates in healthcare, with a minimum score of 90. The invitation required the 10 candidates applying for construction positions to have a minimum score of 95.
Alberta
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) granted 48 invitations to candidates in the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway. These candidates had secured employment offers in Alberta.
Since this pathway aligns with Express Entry, all applicants had a CRs score. To qualify for this draw, candidates had to achieve a CRS score of 300 or higher. This draw marked the eighth occurrence of this category within the current year.
Prince Edward Island
On April 4th, PEI issued 66 invitations to applicants under the Labor and Express Entry streams. These invitations primarily targeted individuals employed in healthcare, manufacturing, and early childhood education sectors. This draw marked the initial selection round for the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for the month. It also marked the sixth draw conducted within this year.
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