Canada’s two provinces, Ontario & B.C., extend invitations for a provincial nomination in the latest round of the PNP draw.
Except for Nunavut and Quebec, Canadian provinces and territories utilize Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These programs aim to select immigrants who can fill gaps in the labor market and integrate effectively into the local economy.
When a province nominates a candidate through a PNP, it significantly strengthens the applicant’s permanent residence application with IRCC.
Each PNP operates uniquely. Recently, Alberta introduced new guidelines for its Accelerated Tech Pathway, Rural Renewal Stream, and Alberta Opportunity Stream. The province has implemented deadlines and monthly application quotas for specific streams to streamline application processing.
Furthermore, recent data as of July 9th shows that the Tourism and Hospitality Stream fulfilled its application quota with 143 applications, and the Rural Renewal Stream reached its quota with 160 applications.
Furthermore, as of July 11, Alberta had received 444 applications, or its allotted number of applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream. These steps aim to improve productivity and handle the flood of applications efficiently.
Provincial immigration outcomes from July 6th to July 12th
Ontario
Candidates under the Masters Graduate Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) received 1,556 invites from Ontario on July 9. In a general draw that took into account applicants from various professions, applicants had to score at least 54.
At the same time, Ontario conducted a general draw open to all professions. The draw welcomed 110 individuals through the PhD Graduate Stream, each with a minimum score of 50.
Furthermore, Ontario held a second draw on July 11th, inviting 1,277 applicants via the Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream. The draw selected candidates based on specific skilled trade jobs, with minimum scores ranging from 408 to 435.
A candidate in the Express Entry pool gains 600 extra points in the federal CRS when they are nominated by a province such as Ontario. This greatly increases the candidate’s chances of being ITA in a future Express Entry draw by IRCC.
British Columbia
Over 66 individuals were invited to apply on July 9th through five draws for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). These draws encompassed the skilled worker, entry-level and semi-skilled, and international graduate streams.
Moreover, the largest draw, which included applicants from all streams without targeting any specific profession, was conducted as a general draw. Moreover, all candidates, except Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled candidates, required a minimum score of 134. Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled candidates needed a score of 110 to qualify.
Only skilled worker and international graduate applicants were included in the remaining four draws, which were restricted to candidates in certain occupations.
- Childcare occupations: Invited 10 candidates with a minimum score of 94.
- Construction occupation: Invited 9 candidates with a minimum score of 95.
- Healthcare occupations: Invited 12 candidates with a minimum score of 104.
The province also invited fewer than five candidates in veterinary care occupations, each with a minimum score of 80.