Provincial Immigration Updates: British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba Issue Invitations

This week, British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba have extended invitations to candidates for their provincial immigration programs.

British Columbia and Manitoba: PNP Draws

Both British Columbia (B.C.) and Manitoba issued invitations/Expressions of Interest through their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Each province in Canada operates a PNP to select economic immigration candidates who are likely to integrate into the local workforce. The PNP is a collaborative effort between federal and provincial governments, with provinces receiving annual allocations for nominations they can issue to candidates.

Quebec's Unique Approach

Quebec operates differently from other provinces due to a special agreement with the federal government. Instead of participating in the PNP, Quebec has the authority to select all its economic immigrants independently. In Quebec, candidates apply for a Certificate of Selection of Quebec (CSQ) rather than a provincial nomination.

Benefits of Provincial Nomination

Securing a provincial nomination significantly boosts a candidate’s chances when applying for permanent residence with Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Provincial Immigration Results (June 1 - June 7)

British Columbia

On June 4, British Columbia issued 68 invitations across four occupation-specific draws targeting candidates in the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams (including Express Entry BC):

• Tech Occupations: 33 invitations, requiring a minimum score of 122.
• Healthcare Occupations: 13 invitations, with a minimum score of 100.
• Childcare Occupations: 8 invitations, with a minimum score of 93.
• Construction Occupations: 14 invitations, with a minimum score of 93.
  
  

Quebec

Quebec released results for a draw held on May 30, inviting 1,441 candidates to apply for permanent selection. Eligible candidates met the following criteria:

• Level 7 (or higher) oral proficiency in French, according to the Quebec Scale of French Language Proficiency Levels.
• A score of 591 points or higher.
• Candidates with a valid job offer outside the Montreal Metropolitan Community were also considered.
  
  

Manitoba

On June 6, Manitoba issued 254 Letters of Advice to apply for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This includes:

• Skilled Workers in Manitoba: 134 invitations, with a minimum score of 834.
• International Education Stream: 74 invitations, no minimum score.
• Skilled Workers Overseas Stream: 45 invitations through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative, with a minimum score of 708.
  
  

Among these, 35 candidates declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Conclusion

These recent provincial immigration updates reflect the dynamic and collaborative nature of Canada's immigration system. With opportunities across various provinces and streams, candidates can explore multiple pathways to permanent residency in Canada.