Immigration Draws: Provincial Nominee Programs in Action

This week, several Canadian provinces conducted immigration draws through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Let’s delve into the details of these draws.

British Columbia

British Columbia (BC) held two types of draws, covering multiple immigration streams:

1. General Draw: BC issued 147 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across various streams, including Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker-Express Entry BC (EEBC) option, International Graduate, International Graduate EEBC option, and Entry Level and Semi-Skilled streams. Minimum scores ranged from 89 to 111, depending on the stream.
2. Targeted Professions Draw: BC issued 78 ITAs to candidates with experience as early childhood educators/educator assistants or in healthcare professions. The minimum score for this draw was 60.

Alberta

Alberta held two draws:

1. Family Connection and Priority Occupation In-demand Streams: 142 ITAs were issued with a minimum score of 301.
2. Priority Sector Stream (Tourism and Hospitality Occupations): 300 ITAs were issued with a minimum score of 383.

Ontario

Ontario (ON) conducted two draws:

1. Masters Graduate Stream: 537 ITAs were issued with a minimum score of 41.
2. PhD Graduate Stream: 71 ITAs were issued with a minimum score of 40 and above.

Manitoba

Manitoba (MB) held four draws:

1. Occupation-specific Selection Draw: 298 ITAs were issued with a minimum score of 612, targeting sales and service representatives and supporting occupations.
2. General Draw for Targeted Occupations: 239 ITAs were issued with a minimum score of 631.
3. International Education Stream: 56 ITAs were issued, and no minimum score was mentioned.
4. Skilled Worker Overseas Stream: 27 candidates were invited with a minimum score of 723 based on prior MPNP strategic recruitment initiatives.

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted two draws:

1. Business Impact Category: Four ITAs were issued with a minimum score of 80.
2. Critical Worker Stream (Labour Impact Category): 153 ITAs were issued to candidates already employed in the province with a minimum score of 55.

These immigration draws reflect the ongoing efforts of Canadian provinces to select candidates who align with their specific labor market and economic needs, facilitating their path to permanent residency.