In the past weeks, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba conducted provincial nominee program (PNP) draws, inviting numerous candidates to apply for permanent residency.
British Columbia conducted PNP draws on May 23 and 30, inviting a total of more than 140 candidates across multiple streams. The draws targeted tech occupations, early childhood educators and assistants, healthcare workers, and other priority occupations. Each draw had specific minimum Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) score requirements, ranging from 60 to 90. Additionally, a general draw on May 30, invited 151 candidates from various streams with SIRS scores ranging from 85 to 107.
Source: welcomebc.ca
Manitoba also invited a total of 589 candidates on June 1 through its Provincial Nominee Program. This included candidates from the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream, where 262 individuals with work experience in specific NOC major groups were selected.
The remaining 240 Skilled Workers invited did not require a specific occupation, while 56 candidates were invited through the International Graduate stream and 31 Skilled Workers Overseas with higher minimum scores. Manitoba also held a draw on May 25, specifically targeting Ukrainian nationals who meet the eligibility criteria under the Special Measures for Ukraine Act.
Source: Immigrate to Manitoba
On June 5, Ontario issued notifications of interest for potential candidates eligible for the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. Candidates needed a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 312-487 and work experience in specific NOC codes related to health, education, finance, tech, trades, and other priority occupations.
Source: ontario.ca
And Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted its most recent draw on June 8, 2023, and the results are in! A total of 500 lucky candidates have been issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. To qualify for this draw, candidates needed to meet a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 69. This score serves as an indicator of the candidate's eligibility for the SINP program. Those who met or exceeded this threshold were eligible to receive an ITA, bringing them one step closer to realizing their Canadian immigration dreams.
Source: saskatchewan.ca
What You Need To Know About Provincial Nominee Programs
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are programs that allow provinces and territories in Canada to nominate individuals and families based on their specific criteria. These programs allow provinces and territories to select and nominate economic immigration candidates who can contribute to their regional economies and address specific labor market needs and nominate economic immigration candidates for permanent residence.
How PNP Works
The PNP process involves two main steps. First, you need to apply to the province or territory for your provincial nomination. Once approved, you proceed to the second step, which involves submitting an application to the federal government for your Canadian permanent resident status. The process can be simplified by following step-by-step instructions, including utilizing a PNP Live Tracker, completing the PNP application, and obtaining the Provincial Nomination certificate.
Understanding your options and what is required is the key to successfully becoming a Permanent Resident and our Permanent Residency Consultation is available for anyone looking to immigrate to Canada or who is currently in Canada on a temporary status but looking to transition to permanent residence. And if you have received an ITA, contact us for finalization or review of your completed application.