PNP Update: Breakdown of the Provincial Immigration Results from August 26 to September 1

In a recent development, five Canadian provinces have extended invitations to immigration candidates seeking to contribute to their respective workforces. Through the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP), these provinces are actively selecting skilled candidates who exhibit a strong potential for successful integration into the local job market. The PNP operates as a cooperative effort between federal and provincial governments, allowing provinces to nominate candidates for permanent residency. By the end of 2023, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to welcome 105,550 new permanent residents through the PNP.

 

Here’s a breakdown of the provincial immigration results from August 26 to September 1:

 

Ontario: On August 30, Ontario extended invitations to 772 candidates through the Masters Graduate stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This draw was inclusive, with no specific occupation requirement. Eligible candidates needed to attain a minimum score of 44. To qualify for this stream, candidates must be international graduates holding an Ontario master’s degree, possess a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 7 in an official language, and have adequate settlement funds. Additionally, they should have resided in Ontario for at least one of the past two years.

British Columbia: British Columbia conducted its weekly draw on August 29, inviting over 150 candidates from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams across four separate draws. The most substantial draw targeted tech occupations, inviting 102 candidates with a minimum score of 88. Three additional draws included 28 early childhood educators and assistants, 20 healthcare professionals, and a handful of other priority occupations, each requiring a minimum score of 60.

 

Alberta: The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) released the results of its draw on August 24, where the province invited 168 candidates through the Family connection and primary occupation in demand stream. These candidates also qualify as Express Entry candidates, necessitating a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 302. This draw specifically considered candidates with immediate family members residing in the province, such as parents, children, or siblings.

 

Manitoba: On August 30, Manitoba held its first region-specific draw of the year, extending invitations to 288 candidates in the Skilled Worker stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). To be eligible, candidates were required to declare their current employment in Manitoba and express their intention to reside in a community outside of Winnipeg, the provincial capital. A minimum score of 600 was also mandatory.

 

Prince Edward Island: On August 31, Prince Edward Island (PEI) invited 22 candidates through the Labour and Express Entry stream of the PEI PNP. These invitations were primarily issued to individuals working in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, food processing, and construction. Since September 2022, PEI has extended invitations to a total of 2,602 candidates, with a staggering 97% of these invitations issued through the Labour and Express Entry stream.

 

These provincial immigration draws underscore Canada’s commitment to attracting skilled workers who can contribute to the diverse provincial economies and communities across the country. As the PNP continues to play a vital role in shaping Canada’s immigration landscape, candidates with the right qualifications and scores stand to benefit from these opportunities for permanent residency in the Great White North.