British Columbia and Manitoba Invite Immigration Candidates

British Columbia and Manitoba recently extended invitations to candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are designed to help provinces select individuals who can contribute to their local labor markets. It's important to note that each province uses a unique scoring system to assess candidates, so scores are not directly comparable between programs.

British Columbia PNP Draw

On November 20, British Columbia held a category-based PNP draw targeting specific industries through the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including the Express Entry BC (EEBC) option. A total of 16 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued across the following categories:

• Childcare: 3 invitations (minimum score: 102)
• Construction: 4 invitations (minimum score: 107)
• Healthcare: 4 invitations (minimum score: 116)
• Tech: 4 invitations (minimum score: 141)
• Veterinary Care: Less than 5 invitations (minimum score: 80)
  
  

Candidates in British Columbia have the option to apply directly to the BC PNP or link their application to their Express Entry profile using the EEBC stream. The EEBC stream allows eligible applicants to enjoy faster processing of their nomination and, if successful, their permanent residence application.

Manitoba PNP Draw

On November 8, Manitoba held three separate draws under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), inviting a total of 274 candidates.

The first draw targeted skilled workers in Manitoba in a specific occupation: restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030). A total of 41 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued, with a minimum cutoff score of 672.

The second draw was under the International Education stream, where 188 LAAs were issued.

The final draw was for the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, where 45 candidates were invited under a strategic recruitment initiative. These candidates needed a minimum score of 703 to be selected.

About PNP Programs

PNPs are economic immigration programs aimed at selecting candidates who possess the skills and experience needed to fill gaps in provincial labor markets. Launched in 1998, PNPs were created to distribute the benefits of immigration across Canada, allowing provinces and territories to nominate individuals interested in settling in a particular region.

Currently, there are over 90 provincial immigration streams, offering diverse pathways for individuals based on their skills and needs.