Three provinces in Canada have nominated candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
When a candidate is nominated by a province, he or she has a far better chance of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This is because the federal and provincial governments in Canada share responsibility for immigration, and being nominated by a province indicates that you are a good fit for the provincial labour force.
Economic immigration applicants who are most likely to assimilate into the provincial economy are targeted by PNPs. This could be due to their occupation, a family connection, or a strong desire to live in the province.
Because of the possibility of remaining in the province, Nova Scotia has updated its selection criteria for the Experience Stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). The province altered its criteria on June 9 to exclusively choose overseas graduates who completed their education in Nova Scotia. Those who graduated from other provinces may still apply for provincial nomination in Nova Scotia through other channels.
Provincial immigration results July 8-14
British Columbia
On July 11, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its weekly draw.
This week, the province welcomed over 202 individuals in four draws to fill positions in three streams.
In a general draw that included tech vocations, the largest draw welcomed 152 individuals from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry-Level, and Semi-Skilled streams. A SIRS score of 106 was necessary for skilled workers, 109 for international grads, and 87 for entry-level and semi-skilled individuals.
The remaining three draws were occupation-specific, and only Skilled Workers and International Graduates were eligible. The first invited 35 early childhood educators and assistants, the second 15 healthcare professionals, and the third fewer than five individuals from other important occupations. For each draw, the minimum score was 60.
Manitoba
On July 13, Manitoba issued 540 letters of recommendation to candidates. There were four pulls spread across three streams.
In two of these draws, the province welcomed skilled workers. The first draw was occupation-specific, with 205 candidates receiving 604. These candidates work in certain broad categories and major groups defined by the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.
- 3 – Health occupations
- 10 – Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting)
- 14 – Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations
- 75 – Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers
A non-occupation-specific draw also included 237 Skilled Workers. A minimum score of 661 was necessary.
The remaining draws attracted 57 candidates from the foreign education stream and 41 skilled professionals from abroad. A minimum score of 774 was required for Skilled Workers Overseas.
New Brunswick
The results of all NB Express Entry draws for the month of June have been revealed by New Brunswick. There were 121 invites granted to candidates in three streams:
Candidates in the NB Employment Connection stream received 28 invites, while candidates in the NB Student Connection stream received 64.29 in the link stream NB Occupations-In-demand.
New Brunswick has issued 630 invitations to candidates in the NB Express Entry program so far in 2023.
