Canada’s two provinces, Ontario and BC (British Columbia), issued ITAs in the latest round of PNP draws. In Canada, the federal government and the provincial/territorial governments share authority over immigration. The Provincial Nominee Program is one of the main initiatives that make this cooperation possible (PNP). With the exception of Quebec and Nunavut, IRCC allots a predetermined amount of nominations to each province and territory through the PNP. Through these nominations, provinces and territories are able to choose economic immigrants who best fit their unique labor market requirements and financial circumstances.
A provincial nomination does not automatically confer status as a permanent resident. Instead, when they subsequently apply to IRCC for permanent residency, individuals who receive a provincial nomination might leverage it to bolster their overall application. This nomination increases the possibility that an application for permanent residency will be granted because it shows that the candidate has been recognized by a certain province or territory as a desired immigrant.
Ontario and BC issued ITAs in the latest PNP draws
Ontario
Three draws over the course of two days resulted in 402 invitations being sent out by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) this week.
There were two draws on June 17. With a minimum score criterion of 60, the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream notably targeted early childhood educators and assistants, drawing in 84 candidates for the initial draw.
Moreover, the second draw focused on early childhood educators and assistants under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream. It invited candidates who had a minimum score of 39 to apply.
On June 20, 212 applicants from the OINP’s French-speaking Skilled Worker Express Entry stream were invited to the final draw. This draw was open to all candidates and did not focus on any particular profession. The candidates’ scores ranged from 305 to 409.
British Columbia
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited more than seventy individuals to submit an application for provincial nomination on June 18.
Invitations were sent out in a number of streams, such as Express Entry BC, International Graduate, and Skilled Worker. There were five separate drawings, each aimed at a certain occupation.
The most invitations, totaling 35, were allocated to tech occupations. Candidates needed to score at least 122 to qualify for these invitations.
Moreover, fourteen candidates in the healthcare sector, who met the minimum score criteria of 102, were invited.
The construction industry received invitations for 11 applicants, all of whom met the required minimum score of 93. Similarly, invitations were extended to 10 childcare candidates who met the minimum score threshold of 93.
Finally, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) extended invitations to fewer than five candidates in the veterinary care field. Each of these candidates met a minimum score of 80.