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“Bridging Opportunities: Increasing Provincial Nominations for Skilled Workers in British Columbia and Ontario”

More immigration candidates have received nominations through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in British Columbia and Ontario. Two different draws were held to choose candidates based on their professional experience in in-demand industries within the Canadian economy, or based on a combination of their skilled job experience and fluency in both English and French. Note: Every PNP rates candidates’ eligibility for immigration using a unique scoring system. It is not appropriate to compare these scores between PNPs. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Results of provincial immigration, September 21–27 British Columbia Through the Skilled Worker, International Graduate stream, the British Columbia PNP (BCPNP) solicited a minimum of 146 applications on September 24. Because of their professional background and the need for open posts in the province, candidates were invited. Candidates’ initiation counts and cut-off scores were determined by their level of professional experience and were as follows: Draw Type Minimum Score Number of Invitations Childcare 83 42 Construction 89 22 Healthcare 99 24 Tech 117 57 Veterinary Care 80 <5 A route to permanent residence (PR) in British Columbia is provided by the Skilled Worker, International Graduate stream, which is open to recent graduates from qualifying Canadian post-secondary educational institutions. Candidates must have a full-time work offer from a company in the province and have finished a degree, diploma, or certificate within the last three years in order to be eligible. A National Occupation Classification (NOC) category 1, 2, or 3 for Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) must apply to the position. In addition, candidates must be competent for the role, meet the language requirements, have a wage offer that complies with British Columbian standards, and exhibit financial self-sufficiency. The International Graduate stream is an improved provincial immigration stream since it offers the option of Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC). Enhanced provincial paths give candidates in the federal pool the chance to be nominated by a province, which results in an extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score points. These pathways are in line with Canada’s federal Express Entry system. The Ontario Through the French-speaking skilled worker stream, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Ontario’s PNP, sent out 243 notices of interest (NOIs) to prospective immigrants on September 26. Candidates had to score between 290 and 445 on the CRS in order to be invited. The Ontario provincial government may nominate qualified foreign workers for permanent residency in Canada under the French Speaking skills Worker stream if they meet the requirements, including having the required skills job experience, language fluency (both French and English), and education. In order to qualify, candidates must have an Ontario NOI and have a current Express Entry profile before submitting an online nomination application. Keep in mind that this stream is upgraded, which means it complies with the Express Entry guidelines.   Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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“Ontario and BC Nominate New PNP Candidates: Your Path to Canadian PR!”

Provincial selections for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) were held this week for each program’s respective PNPs. The selection of candidates was based on their work history, language skills, and professional experience. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Results of provincial immigration (August 31–September 6) The Ontario The OINP conducted a draw for skilled workers who speak French on September 5. Candidates with scores in the range of 290 to 393 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) received 96 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) from the province. The French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream is for French-speaking skilled workers who want to settle in Ontario. To be eligible, candidates must qualify for the federal Express Entry pool through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC), meet specific work experience and language proficiency requirements, hold a recognized degree, intend to reside in Ontario, and demonstrate sufficient settlement funds. Candidates cannot apply directly and must first receive a NOI Ontario to proceed with their permanent residence (PR) application to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). British Columbia On September 4, the BCPNP conducted two provincial nominee lotteries using various channels. A general selection was made for the Entry Level & Semi-Skilled, International Graduate, and Skilled Worker streams in the first draw. With the exception of the Entry & Semi-Skilled stream, which needed a minimum score of 110, the draw sent invitations to 75 candidates who scored at least 128. The second draw was a focused selection process via the International Graduate and Skilled Worker streams for applicants with prior expertise in important sectors of the British Columbian economy. The following is a breakdown of this draw: 31 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 83 to be invited; 33 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 89 to be invited; 19 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 99 to be invited; and At least one candidate with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 80 to be invited. Closure of the Saskatchewan Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot 31 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 83 to be invited; 33 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 89 to be invited; 19 candidates with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 99 to be invited; and At least one candidate with professional experience in childcare needed a minimum score of 80 to be invited. Closure of the Saskatchewan Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot has been permanently closed as of August 30, 2024. After this date, no more employment approval forms or applications will be received. Applications that have already been filed and have a current Candidate-Specific Job Approval Letter will still be handled through to the end. The closure is intended to improve settlement outcomes and expedite immigration procedures. There are still open program categories under SINP, and potential applicants have access to alternate routes. On September 6 and 11, 2024, the SINP will provide information sessions on substitute choices. Email or the SINP’s communication channels can be used to get more information and specifics about this move. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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“Ontario, BC, and Manitoba Open Doors: Provincial Nomination Invites Sent!”

In the most recent round of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, invitations have been sent out to three Canadian provinces. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the provinces share joint authority over immigration. Except for Quebec and Nunavut, every province and territory in Canada runs PNPs. Quebec and the federal government have a separate agreement that gives Quebec complete control over who it chooses as economic immigrants. A certain number of nominations are sent to each government, which they can then distribute to candidates for economic immigration. The population and labor requirements of a province are among the many variables that determine how many nominations the IRCC accepts. For instance, the most nominations are given to Ontario, which has the greatest population in Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Immigration Levels Plan for 2024–2026 states that the IRCC wants to use the PNP to bring in 110,000 new permanent residents this year. A provincial government’s nomination does not equate to an invitation from the IRCC to submit an application for permanent residence. Applications for the two distinct programs must be submitted separately. Provincial immigration figures for August 24–30 The Ontario 1,287 candidates for the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) received letters of interest from Ontario on August 22. To be considered, candidates had to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 435–435. Additionally, they mandated work experience in a targeted field that had a certain National Occupation Classification code. British Columbia On August 27, British Columbia sent out more than 158 invitations to candidates for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) who were skilled workers and international graduates (including those who applied through Express Entry into the province). The province held five targeted draws for candidates in specific occupations. The minimum score required varied for each draw. Draw results included: 40 candidates in childcare occupations with a minimum score of 83 31 candidates in construction occupations with a minimum score of 88 18 candidates in healthcare occupations with a minimum score of 99 69 candidates in tech occupations with a minimum score of 118 Less than five candidate in veterinary care occupations with a minimum score of 80 Manitoba The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program  (MPNP) held a draw on August 30 inviting 150 candiates from two PNP streams. The province invited 126 candidate from the International Education stream. No minimum score was reported. It also invited 24  candudates from the Skilled Worker Overseas stream under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative. These candidates required a minimum score of 727. Among all the letters of advice issued, 21 went to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration

This week, applicants are being asked to apply for provincial immigration programs in three Canadian provinces. Invitations were sent out by Alberta and British Columbia (B.C.) via their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Instead of having a PNP, Quebec has a separate arrangement with the federal government that gives the state the power to choose every candidate for economic immigration. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Provincial immigration figures for August 3–9. British Columbia Over 144 individuals were asked by British Columbia this week to submit nomination applications via the BC PNP. 52 applicants were invited by the province in a general draw that took into account applicants from the entry-level, semi-skilled, skilled worker, and international graduate streams. With the exception of Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled candidates, who had to score 110, all candidates needed to receive a minimum score of 132. Additionally, four occupation-specific drawings were held by British Columbia for applicants in the International Graduate and Skilled Worker streams. Among them were: 32 candidates in childcare occupations with a minimum score of 88 29 candidates in construction occupations with a minimum score of 90 24 candidates in healthcare occupations with a minimum score of 101 and; less than five candidates in veterinary care occupations with a minimum score of 80 Alberta On July 30, Alberta conducted a drawing for applicants in the Alberta job offer stream of its Dedicated Healthcare Pathway. A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 or above was necessary for the 54 candidates. Alberta shares the outcomes of these draws in retrospect. Candidates must already have an application in the Express Entry application pool in order to be considered for this stream, which is in line with Canada’s federal Express Entry system. In an upcoming Express Entry draw, applicants who obtain an invitation from the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will automatically receive an extra 600 CRS points on their application, almost guaranteeing them an ITA. Alberta is also launching a new expression of interest system on September 30, 2024, for worker streams. This new system will replace the current monthly application intake and allow for an ongoing intake of applications. The AAIP says that applicants will be placed in a selection pool and then be invited to apply based on their “candidate ranking and provincial labour market needs and priorities.” Quebec Quebec invited provincial immigration candidates on August 1. Like Alberta, Quebec posts provincial immigration results retroactively. The province invited 1,490 people to apply. They required a minimum score of 580 to be considered in addition to  a level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français  (Quebec’s scale of French proficiency levels for adult immigrants) or its equivalent; Candidates may also have been considered if they had a job offer outside of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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Provincial immigration nominations are issued by Manitoba and British Columbia.

Invitations to apply (ITAs) for immigration have been sent out by Manitoba and British Columbia via their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Through streams designated for skilled workers with expertise in critical employment fields, a job offer from the province, or prior academic coursework in the nominating province, candidates were solicited. Go on for a detailed explanation. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Results of immigration, May 3–May 10   Note: The processes used by various PNPs to rate applicants for immigration are unique. Therefore, it is not appropriate to compare the cut-off scores for immigration drawings in one PNP with those from PNPs in other provinces. Furthermore, certain provinces may refer to ITAs using different words (like “Notifications of Interest” or “Letters of Advice to Apply”), although they all refer to the same type of invitation. BC, or British Columbia   Through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s (BCPNP) streams for skilled workers and international graduates (which includes the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option), at least 77 individuals were invited by British Columbia. Those with qualifying professional expertise in the BCPNP target industries (veterinary care, childcare, construction, healthcare, and tech) were encouraged to apply for the posts. Each draw had different minimum scores, with the following cut-offs: Cut-off score for childcare draws: 90; Cut-off score for construction drawings: 93; Score threshold for healthcare draws: 100; Cutoff score for Tech Draw: 120; and Cut-off score for veterinary care draws: 80. Those who have just graduated within the last three years from an approved Canadian institution or college are the target audience for the International Graduate stream, which also includes the EEBC option. To be eligible for this stream, a job offer from a B.C. employer must be secured. The stream is an improved PNP stream that is compatible with the federal Express Entry system, as shown by the “includes EEBC option.” This implies that the BCPNP may extend invitations to qualified applicants in the Express Entry pool to immigrate and establish themselves in the province via this stream. Manitoba This week, 371 individuals were invited by Manitoba via the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Three distinct streams of candidates were solicited, along with a draw tailored to a particular occupation. A selection process focused on profiles indicating current employment in occupations where there is a high labor shortage in the province was used for the initial draw. Candidates with experience in the following 18 National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes* were awarded ITAs: 72024 – Supervisors, operators of motor vehicles and other ground transportation; and 73301 – Transportation operators, including bus drivers and subway operators. * Canada’s national system for defining and classifying various employment in the nation’s labor market is known as the NOC system. 242 qualified applicants were called to the second draw, which was an all-program selection held under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, which consists of the Employer Direct Recruitment and Manitoba Work Experience paths. To be invited, candidates had to receive a minimum ranking score of 836. The International Education Stream invited 76 qualified candidates for the third draw. Graduates from Manitoban institutions who fit the demands of the province’s labor market are invited to apply for the International Education Stream. The International Student Entrepreneur pathway, Graduate Internship track, and Career Employment pathway are all included in this stream. The last draw, which included 35 applicants with a minimum ranking score of 698, was held under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. Candidates from overseas with professional expertise and in-demand skills can nominate themselves for immigration to Manitoba under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. The Human Capital pathway and the Manitoba Express Entry pathway make up the stream. Sixty-six of the 371 invited individuals indicated they had a valid Express Entry profile and a valid job seeker validation code. Ceremony for Citizenship   An applicant for citizenship in Canada is required to attend a citizenship ceremony upon approval. In the course of the event, candidates will Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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