The PNP allows all Canadian provinces & territories except Quebec & Nunavut to select economic immigration candidates who they feel are best suited to unite into the local workforce & economically establish themselves within the province. 

The program has seen significant success since its inception in 1998. Moreover, it has become a major pathway for the admission of economic immigrants in the Immigration Level Plan. Canada will give entries to over 117,500 candidates through PNP annually until 2025. 

In addition, provincial governments can hold draws as and when required. There isn’t any cap on inviting the number of PNP candidates in every draw. However, the provinces must make sure that they aren’t exceeding the desired number of invitations given by IRCC. 

 

May 13-19: Provincial Immigration Results For PNP Candidates 

Here are the results of Provincial Immigration, i.e., the number of PNP candidates invited! 

  • British Columbia 

On May 16, the province invited over 202 applicants in three consecutive draws.

In the first draw, over 162 applicants were invited from three streams in the general draw. This implies that there wasn’t any target for single occupations. 

In addition, applicants in the Skilled Worker Category needed a minimum score of 104, whereas international applicants required a score of 107. Finally, Entry-level and Semi-skilled applicants required a minimum score of 85. 

Rest two draws targeted over 29 early childhood educators and 11 healthcare professionals having a minimum CRS score of 60. Moreover, candidates from International Graduate & Skilled Worker categories, along with Express Entry applicants, were also considered. 

  • Manitoba 

The draw in Manitoba took place on May 18 for applicants in three categories. 

Skilled workers in Manitoba were invited to two draws. The first was an occupation-specific draw held for 287 applicants with a NOC code 7330. The required minimum score was 610. 

The second skilled worker draw invited over 191 applicants and wasn’t occupation-specific. Moreover, the minimum score needed was 701. 

In addition, there were also 27 applicants invited from the Skilled Workers Overseas category with a minimum score of 721 & 21 applicants from the International Education Stream. 

The Manitoba government declared that the province would provide $4 million to 24 newcomer service provider organizations whose projects were selected through NCIS, i.e., the Newcomer Community Integration Support program. 

  • Ontario 

On May 18, Ontario organized a draw for skilled trades applicants under the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream. The province invited 1694 applicants in skills trades job roles with a CRS score ranging from 250-482. 

Applicants under this stream need full-time work experience of one year that should be: 

 

  • Obtained within the past 2 years from the date of application submission to OINP, i.e., Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. 
  • In one or more professions recognized in the Express Entry Profile. 
  • In Ontario while having a legal status in Canada. 

  • Prince Edward Island (PEI)

The second draw of the month took place in PEI. On May 18, the province invited 155 applicants under Express Entry & Labor stream along with 3 candidates in the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Category. A minimum score of 65 was needed to be considered! 

In addition, over the past year, PEI has moved away from its earlier pattern of organizing draws once a month. This year, there were three draws in March, while only one draw took place in April. 

  • Saskatchewan 

The second draw of the month took place in Saskatchewan on May 18. The province invited 260 applicants under the Occupations In-Demand stream, along with 784 Express Entry applicants. Both categories required applicants to have a minimum score of 67. In addition, all candidates needed an ECA, i.e., Educational Credential Assessment.