Five Canadian provinces have recently selected candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) category. The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are used by Canada’s provinces (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) to nominate candidates for permanent residence. Being nominated through the PNPs enhances a candidate's application when they subsequently apply for permanent residence through Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugees Canada (IRCC). This happens as the nominated candidate – that is, as the province issues the provincial nomination – receives another 600 CRS points automatically to their Express Entry profile.
The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) comprise various pathways tailored to candidates based on their qualifications. Examples include pathways for international student graduates and those with existing job offers in Canada, among others.
Provinces and IRCC jointly manage immigration responsibilities in Canada, allowing provinces to annually choose and nominate a designated quota of economic immigrants. This collaborative approach enables provincial governments to select individuals most compatible with the local economy and workforce, facilitating seamless integration. Every province and territory, with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut, takes part in the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) category. Quebec operates under a distinct agreement with the federal government, granting it complete autonomy in choosing its economic immigrants. Nevertheless, the final decision regarding permanent residency for individuals selected by Quebec rests with IRCC.
The annual Immigration Levels Plan establishes the general objective for Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) permanent resident admissions. In 2024, Canada aims to admit 110,000 newcomers through the PNPs, followed by an annual target of 120,000 for both 2024 and 2025. IRCC subsequently allocates and distributes these targets among the provinces, considering factors such as population size and economic requirements.
Ontario | via Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
On December 14, Ontario issued invitations to 2,359 candidates through the Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). All candidates had their profile in the Express Entry pool and had Comprehensive Ranking System scores ranging from 473 to 480.
The draw specifically targeted candidates in the following technology-related occupations:
British Columbia | via British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC-PNP)
On December 12, British Columbia conducted five draws within the BC Provincial Nominee Program, inviting over 192 candidates. The largest draw, with 73 invitations, did not focus on any particular occupation. Skilled Worker and International Graduate stream candidates required a minimum score of 116, while Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled candidates needed a score of 95.
The other four draws were occupation-specific, inviting 31 candidates in construction occupations with a minimum score of 75. For the remaining three draws, candidates needed a score of 60 in the following categories:
Alberta | via Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
Alberta has published the outcome of a draw, inviting 19 Express Entry candidates who fulfilled the eligibility criteria for the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with an Alberta job offer under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 or higher was necessary for consideration.
Manitoba | via Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
On December 14, Manitoba conducted three draws as part of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province issued invitations to 160 Skilled Workers in Manitoba who had finished their post-secondary education in the province, with a minimum score of 774. Candidates in this group specified that either they or their spouse had completed their post-secondary education in Manitoba.
Quebec has disclosed the outcomes of a draw for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program that took place on December 7. In this general draw, 1,187 individuals were invited to apply for permanent selection, with no specific occupations or other human capital attributes being the focus. A minimum score of 604 was necessary for consideration. Individuals who received invitations can proceed to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate and subsequently submit an application to IRCC for permanent residency.
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