This week, three Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba—issued provincial nominations to candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Candidates were selected based on their work experience, occupational skills, and educational background. Each PNP has its own specific immigration streams, which target different aspects of a candidate’s profile, such as work experience or education. These streams often have sub-categories and use distinct scoring systems to evaluate and rank candidates, making it important to note that scores are not comparable across different PNPs.
Some PNP streams are “enhanced,” meaning they are aligned with the federal government’s Express Entry system. Candidates in the Express Entry pool who receive a provincial nomination gain an additional 600 CRS points, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence through Express Entry.
PNP Results: August 10-16
Ontario The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted two draws this week under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream.
- On August 13th, 420 candidates with job offers in selected healthcare occupations were invited, with a minimum OINP score of 50.
- On the same day, another 958 candidates with job offers in other in-demand positions were invited, requiring a minimum score of 54.
British Columbia The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held four targeted draws this week through the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option. Candidates with skills in in-demand sectors were invited across five different industries:
- 35 candidates in childcare occupations required a minimum score of 87.
- 27 candidates in construction occupations needed a minimum score of 89.
- 27 candidates in healthcare occupations needed a minimum score of 99.
- 45 candidates in tech occupations needed a minimum score of 120.
- Fewer than five candidates in veterinary occupations needed a minimum score of 80.
Manitoba On August 15th, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held two draws:
- The first draw, under the International Education Stream, invited 252 candidates who met eligibility requirements, including having a master’s or doctoral degree from a Manitoba institution within the past three years and a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of at least 7. No cut-off score was announced for this draw.
- The second draw, under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, invited 40 candidates through a “strategic recruitment initiative” with a minimum score of 703 according to the MPNP scoring system.
Of the 292 invitations issued, 37 were to candidates who had a valid Express Entry profile.
Discover Your Eligibility for Canadian Immigration
These provincial nominations are a crucial step for many in achieving Canadian permanent residence. If you’re interested in exploring your options for immigration to Canada, contact Skynet Immigration and Consultants today to find out if you’re eligible.
