British Columbia and Manitoba invited more provincial immigration candidates this week through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are established to suffice the immigration requirements of the participating province or territory. All provinces of Canada (except Quebec, which has its own immigration programs) as well as territories (except Nunavut) has their own Provincial or Territorial Nominee Programs. The participating provinces and territories sign agreements with Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enabling them to select candidates from the Express Entry pool that meets their requirements.
British Columbia | via British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
This week, British Columbia conducted a targeted draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited 147 candidates. They were selected based on their educational background and their capacity to meet labor market needs in the province.
The minimum scores for invitations varied by category:
Healthcare: 101 (22 invitations)
Childcare: 89 (33 invitations)
Tech: 120 (64 invitations)
Construction: 90 (27 invitations)
Veterinary care: 80
The Skilled Worker category is for overseas workers with post-secondary education or training and related experience in B.C.'s professional, management, technical, trade, or other skilled occupations. Job must be skill level 0, 1, or 2 under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) matrix.
Skilled Worker category applicants need a full-time, permanent job offer in a skilled occupation from a British Columbia business. If the job offer is in a regulated occupation that requires certification, applicants must meet the provincial criteria. Full-time paid co-op work placements with an NOC level equal to or higher than the employment offer count as work experience.
Manitoba | via Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
This week, Manitoba held 2 invitation rounds through the Manitoba PNP (MPNP) for skilled workers. In the first draw, 145 invitations were issued to individuals with specific occupations or within the broader healthcare occupation group "3".
The MPNP held a draw for the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, inviting a total of 58 candidates with a minimum score of 724. The MPNP offered a “Strategic Recruitment Initiative” to choose candidates for this selection draw. Out of 203 total invites, 29 went to individuals with a valid Express Entry profile.
Check if you qualify for a Canadian PNP Program. Check out Owlspriority Immigration’s Canada Settlement Resources to learn about finding employment in Canada, making your initial days stress-free, etc.
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