Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and PEI invite candidates in latest provincial immigration draw results
Candidates have been asked to apply through provincial immigration programs in five Canadian provinces.
Except for Quebec and Nunavut, all provinces and territories have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Provincial governments can use these initiatives to select people who they believe are most equipped to integrate into the provincial economy. A province nomination strengthens a candidate’s case for permanent residency.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) collaborates with provincial governments to manage immigration. Immigration Minister Marc Miller recently met with his provincial counterparts to discuss common interests. These sessions are held twice a year and assist IRCC in learning how to use immigration as an effective instrument to enhance the economic well-being of Canada’s provinces.
The conference on November 18 focused on decreasing duplication across federal-provincial economic class immigration programs, as well as reducing processing times, hurdles, and expediting foreign credential recognition. They also reviewed how governments might collaborate to solve housing, infrastructure, and social service demands, as well as matching work permits with provincial-territorial labour market needs.
Quebec has a separate arrangement with the federal government that provides the province complete control over economic immigration. However, for those who acquire a Quebec Selection Certificate, IRCC still makes the final decision on permanent residence status.
Ontario
On November 30, Ontario held a draw for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.
The province invited 1,052 Express Entry candidates in healthcare occupations with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 404 and 430 to submit for provincial nomination.
Candidates must be able to establish that they intend to dwell in Ontario after obtaining permanent resident status. work (or looking for work in the province), leasing or owning property, and professional and personal relationships are some of the things the government looks for to verify a candidate’s ties to the province.
The province of British Columbia
On November 28, British Columbia invited 185 BC PNP candidates through four lotteries.
The most significant was a general draw for 80 candidates in the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry-Level, and Semi-Skilled streams. Minimum scores ranged between 94 and 116.
The last three draws were chosen.
49 Early Childhood Educators and Assistants with at least a 60;
27 candidates for construction occupations with a minimum score of 75; and
29 candidates with a minimum score of 60 in healthcare occupations
On November 21, the province also held four lotteries for Skilled Worker and International Graduate candidates. The province welcomed 93 candidates with a minimum score of 94 in technical jobs, as well as:
27 Early Childhood Educators and Assistants with at least a 60;
24 construction-related choices with a minimum score of 75; and
17 candidates with healthcare backgrounds
Quebec
Quebec invited 1210 applicants to apply for permanent selection on November 16. There were no occupations targeted, and candidates needed a minimum score of 609 to be qualified.
All candidates had to have a level 7 (or higher) oral proficiency in French according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
Manitoba
On November 30, Manitoba held a drawing to select candidates.
The province welcomed 148 individuals through the Skilled Worker stream who can demonstrate a close family living in Manitoba. A minimum score of 609 was also required.
This is the year’s first such draw.
Candidates needed to be able to present proof that a close relative (parent, grandparent, sibling, niece, nephew, aunt or uncle) had lived in the province for at least one year to be eligible under this stream.
Manitoba additionally welcomed 82 International Education Stream candidates and 38 Skilled Workers Overseas candidates who had a minimum score of 720.
The province of Prince Edward Island
PEI welcomed 69 candidates through the Labour and Express Entry streams of the PEI PNP on November 30.
Candidates with jobs in healthcare, manufacturing, food processing, and construction were invited.
In the last year, the province has welcomed 2,528 candidates through this channel.
