Four Canadian provinces invite applicants in the latest PNP draws. All of Canada’s provinces & territories except Quebec & Nunavut have PNP. Through the PNP, provincial governments can select economic immigration applicants who are likely to economically establish themselves within the province & integrate into the labor force & economy. 

Applicants in the Provincial Nominee Program are likely to be selected based on an in-demand attribute within the province. For instance, most provinces hold draws that select applicants in specific professions, like dedicated healthcare pathways for Express Entry applicants in Alberta, or they will be invited based on their language skills, like French-speaking skilled workers stream of OINP. In addition, most PNPs also have streams for international graduates in the province to encourage the retention of international students. 

Once a province selects these applicants, they nominate them to IRCC for permanent residence status. A provincial nomination doesn’t offer PR to applicants. Still, it does strengthen the application, specifically for Express Entry applicants who obtain an extra 600 CRS points for a nomination, along with their original score. 

Provincial Immigration Results: Jan 13-19

As four Canadian provinces invite applicants in the latest PNP draws, here are the results for the same. 

  • Ontario 

On January 18, OINP invited over 984 applicants from the Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Workers stream. It was a general draw wherein no professions were specified. 

All applicants were in the Express Entry application pool & required a minimum CRS score between 317-469 in order to be considered. 

  • British Columbia 

BC invited more than 193 applicants from the Skilled Worker & International Graduate streams of the BC PNP. Applicants were invited in five separate draws, each targeting a specific profession. 

The most significant draw was for 91 applicants in tech professions. They required a minimum score of 103 in order to be considered. In addition, the province also invited 20 applicants in construction professions with a minimum score of 75. 

Applicants in the remaining three occupation-based draws required a minimum score of 60 in order to be considered. 

  • Childcare: 53 applicants    
  • Veterinary Care: Less Than Five 
  • Healthcare: 29 Applicants 

  • Alberta 

Alberta has recently posted the results of three AAIP draws that occurred throughout January. All applicants were also in the Express Entry application pool. 

The province held two draws for applicants in the dedicated healthcare pathway with the Alberta job offer stream. The first was on January 2, wherein 42 applicants with a minimum CRS score of 309 were invited. Moreover, the second was on January 16, wherein applicants required a minimum score of 312. 

Well, it was the same minimum score for 44 applicants who were invited on January 11 in a draw for those who met the eligibility criteria for Priority sector – Agriculture profession with Alberta job offer. 

  • PEI 

Prince Edward Island invited 134 Express Entry, Critical Worker, & Skilled Worker stream applicants in the PEI PNP on January 18. Applicants required a minimum point score of 65 in order to be considered. 

This was the first Express Entry draw for PEI in 2024. Between February & December 2023, the province nominated 2,199 applicants