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“British Columbia & Alberta PNP: Latest Invitations Explained!”

British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply to candidates for provincial nomination, and Alberta has published processing times updates for its immigration programs. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Invitations from British Columbia In two drawings held on November 13, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) sent out at least 25 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. The BC PNP issued ten ITAs in total after conducting a general draw across many streams: Stream Minimum Score Skilled Worker 143 Skilled Worker – Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option 143 International Graduate 143 International Graduate – EEBC 143 Entry-Level & Semi-Skilled 121 Additionally, the BC PNP granted no fewer than 15 ITAs through a category-based draw that included the International Graduate and Skilled Worker streams, including the EEBC option: Category Number of ITAs issued Minimum Score Childcare 5 102 Construction 4 105 Healthcare 5 113 Veterinary care <5 80 Applicants may apply directly to the BC PNP under the base PNP or use the Express Entry BC (EEBC) option to link their PNP application to their Express Entry profile. Following a provincial nomination and invitation to apply to the federal government, EEBC provides the IRCC with the benefit of expedited processing timeframes for the application for permanent residence. Candidates must be eligible for one of the three Express Entry-managed programs in order to have an eligible Express Entry profile and be eligible for EEBC. The Entry-Level & Semi-Skilled stream does not have an EEBC option available. Invitations from Alberta From October 15 to November 7, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four draws: Draw Type Date of Draw Number of invitations Minimum score Alberta Opportunity Stream November 7 187 50 Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry November 4 33 44 Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry November 4 65 51 Tourism and Hospitality Stream October 15 302 70 Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Eligibility for these draws was as follows: Draw Eligibility criteria Alberta Opportunity Stream -CLB 5 or higher-Valid work permit-12+ months work experience-Full-time Alberta job offer-Job offer in an in-demand trade Dedicated Health Care PathwayDedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry -CLB 5 or higher-Full-time Alberta job offer-Legally authorized to practice regulated occupation Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Enty -Expiry date for Express Entry profile of April 4 2025 or later-Full-time Alberta job offer-CLB 5 or higher-Legally authorized to practice regulated occupation Tourism and Hospitality Stream -CLB 4 or higher-Valid LMIA-based work permit-Full-time Alberta job offer-6+ months Alberta work experience Processing time updates for Alberta On November 7, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) updated its processing times. Stream Applications to be processed 2024 nominations issued 2024 nomination allocation 2024 nomination spaces remaining Alberta Opportunity Stream 1,401 5,065 5,264 199 Rural Renewal Stream 1,407 1,757 1,830 73 Tourism and Hospitality Stream 129 399 600 201 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway 19 79 110 31 Accelerated Tech Pathway (EE) 510 976 970 0 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (EE) 17 471 670 199 Law Enforcement Pathway (EE) <10 12 20 8 Priority sector draws and other initiatives (EE) <10 165 164 0 Family connection and occupation in demand (EE) 0 107 106 0 Entrepreneur Streams 20 8 16 8 Total of all streams 3,507 9,039 9,750 711 Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Processing updates for temporary measure for applicants with work permits expiring in 2024: Stream Applications in queue Support letters issued Alberta Oportunity Stream 552 260 Rural Renewal Stream 295 31 Temporary public policy regarding PNP candidates’ open work permitsWith the assistance of their PNP program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented a temporary public policy on August 11 that allowed some PNP candidates to apply for open work permits. Thus far, this temporary public policy has been implemented in Yukon, Manitoba, and Alberta. The IRCC has the right to cancel the policy at any moment, although it is scheduled to stay in force until December 31, 2024. Concerning the Provincial Nominee Initiative Provinces and territories can propose foreign nationals for permanent residency under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A candidate can anticipate being invited to submit an application for permanent residence to the federal government following a nomination from a province. With the exception of Quebec and Nunavut, every province and territory has a PNP. Since Quebec has more authority over immigration than other Canadian provinces and territories, it oversees its own immigration policies, including economic immigration initiatives like the Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) and Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), which are not under the purview of the PNP. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec have extended invitations to apply 

Four provinces in Canada have recently issued invitations to apply for provincial programs that may lead to permanent residency.  Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Four provinces in Canada have recently issued invitations to apply for provincial programs that may lead to permanent residency.  British Columbia  On October 22, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted category-based draws under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate Streams, issuing around 125 invitations. These draws targeted specific occupations, and candidates needed to have job offers from British Columbia to qualify. The minimum scores required varied by category.  Draw Type Number of Invitations Minimum Score Childcare 41 83 Construction 10 89 Healthcare 11 99 Tech 60 117 Veterinary Care <5 80 Manitoba  Manitoba held its 231st expression of interest draws on October 24, distributing a total of 253 Letters of Advice to Apply. Of these, 210 were for the base PNP and 43 for the enhanced PNP. Candidates in the Skilled Worker Overseas stream had to be invited through a strategic recruitment initiative to be eligible.  Stream Letters of Advice Issued Minimum Score Skilled Worker in Manitoba 50 872 International Education 156 N/A Skilled Worker Overseas 47 703 Prince Edward Island  On September 20, Prince Edward Island (PEI) issued 48 invitations in its PNP draw, with a minimum points threshold of 97 for business invitations. The province invited candidates from several sectors, including healthcare, construction, trucking, and transportation, particularly those with work permits expiring soon. Only two invitations were issued for business candidates, while the majority—46—went to labor and Express Entry candidates.  Quebec  On September 19, Quebec issued 1,650 invitations through its Regular Skilled Worker Program. To qualify, candidates needed to demonstrate oral proficiency in French at level 7 on the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français (NCLC). They also required either a minimum score of 573 or a valid job offer outside the Montreal area. Quebec typically releases information about its invitations retroactively.  Overview of the Provincial Nominee Programs  The invitations from British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI are part of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which is a collaborative initiative between Canada’s federal government and the provinces, including Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Through the PNP, provinces can nominate foreign nationals for permanent residency, with the federal government providing specific allocations for nominations.  Each province offers various PNP streams, each with its own eligibility requirements and selection processes. Generally, once a foreign national receives a provincial nomination, they can expect to receive an invitation from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to apply for permanent residency.  Base vs. Enhanced PNPs  There are two types of PNPs: base and enhanced. In base PNPs, foreign nationals apply directly to the province, and if they are successful, they receive a provincial nomination, usually followed by an IRCC invitation to apply. Enhanced PNPs, however, are linked with the Express Entry system. Candidates must have a valid Express Entry profile to be considered for enhanced PNPs.  Receiving a provincial nomination through an enhanced PNP grants candidates an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points on their Express Entry profile. If IRCC conducts a draw for which the candidate is eligible, they will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. Generally, applications under enhanced PNPs are processed faster—around six months—compared to about twelve months for base PNP applications.  Quebec’s Immigration Program  Quebec has its own immigration processes and determines its own immigration targets. The province’s immigration ministry, Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration, does not require an allocation from IRCC. Individuals wishing to immigrate to Quebec must apply through one of the province’s immigration programs. If successful, they will receive a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), which they can use to apply to IRCC for permanent residency.  Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs

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Manitoba and British Columbia are the winners of the Provincial Nominee Program.

Through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Manitoba and British Columbia extended invitations to more provincial immigration candidates this week. Through PNPs, or economic immigration programs, candidates were recruited. Individuals were chosen for in-demand occupations within provincial labor markets based on their qualifications and expertise. See the complete results breakdown by continuing to read. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Results of provincial immigration (July 27–August 2) BC, or British Columbia This week, British Columbia conducted a targeted draw via the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). Through the Skilled Worker, International Graduate (which includes Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC)) option stream, the province extended invitations to at least 147 candidates. This draw’s invitees were chosen based on their educational background and capacity to solve labor market needs in British Columbia. Cut-off scores varied between industry targeted within the draw. These were as follows: Childcare workers needed a minimum score of 89 to be invited (33 invites issued); Construction workers needed a minimum score of 90 to be invited (27invites issued); Healthcare workers needed a minimum score of 101 to be invited (22 invites issued); Tech workers needed a minimum score of 120 to be invited (64 invites issued); and Veterinary care workers needed a minimum score of 80 to be invited (at least one invite issued). International workers with postsecondary education or training and relevant experience in professional, management, technical, trade, or other skilled occupations in British Columbia are eligible to apply for the Skilled Worker category. The position must fall within skill levels 0, 1, or 2 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) matrix. Candidates wishing to apply under the Skilled Worker category must have a full-time, permanent job offer from a British Columbian company in a skilled field. Candidates must demonstrate that they meet the provincial standards for the occupation at the time of application if the job offer is in a regulated field that necessitates required certification or licensing. Work experience is recognized for paid co-ops if the placements were full-time and at a NOC level that matched or exceeded the job offer. Manitoba The Manitoba PNP (MPNP) conducted two skilled worker immigration lotteries this week. Under the Skilled Worker’s in Manitoba stream, an occupation-specific selection was used for the first draw. Those whose NOCs matched 44101—home support workers, caretakers, and similar occupations—or who fell under the wide occupational category “3” (healthcare occupations) received 145 invitations through the draw. The MPNP conducted a second draw under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream that same day. Candidates with a minimum score of 724 were given 58 invites under this stream. To be eligible for consideration in this draw, candidates had to be invited by the MPNP as part of a “Strategic Recruitment Initiative.” 29 of the 203 invites that the MPNP sent out this week went to those who confirmed that their Express Entry profile was active. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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