This week, Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have announced their interest in candidates for their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), aimed at selecting immigrants who can contribute to the local economy and community integration.
The PNP, established in 1998, allows provinces and territories (excluding Nunavut and Quebec) to choose candidates. These candidates can apply for permanent residence through various streams tailored to their eligibility, such as international students, individuals with job offers, or those with specific work experience.
Ontario's Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a draw on April 23, inviting 209 candidates through the Employer Job Offer; Foreign Worker Stream. These candidates were targeted for skilled trades occupations and had a minimum score requirement of at least 53.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) also held a draw on April 23, inviting over 86 candidates from various streams, including Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams.45 candidates were invited in tech occupations with a minimum score of 120, while 19 candidates in healthcare with minimum score of 95, 11 candidates in childcare & construction with minimum score of 92 and 95, and less than 5 candidates in veterinary occupations with minimum score of 85.
In Manitoba, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted draws on April 24, inviting a total of 327 candidates from three streams. This included 203 candidates from the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, with a minimum score requirement of 811. Additionally, 66 candidates were invited from the International Education stream, with no minimum score mentioned. Furthermore, 58 candidates were invited through the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, with a minimum score requirement of at least 644.
Overall, these draws reflect the ongoing efforts of provincial governments to attract skilled immigrants who can contribute to their local economies and communities through the PNP pathway to permanent residence in Canada.