Provincial Immigration Updates: Four Provinces Issue Invitations in Latest Draws

This week, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These invitations help eligible candidates move closer to securing Canadian permanent residency.

Here’s a breakdown of the latest draws:

Alberta: Over 1,700 Invitations Issued

Between November 29 and December 17, Alberta conducted 15 draws across multiple streams, inviting over 1,700 candidates. The minimum score to qualify varied depending on the stream or pathway.

Key Draw Highlights:

Other pathways, including health care and Express Entry streams, saw smaller batches of invitations with scores as low as 43.

British Columbia: Entrepreneur Streams Targeted

On December 17, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued at least 11 invitations across its Entrepreneur Base and Regional streams.

Details of Invitations:

• Entrepreneur Base Stream: Minimum score of 115; 10 invitations.
• Entrepreneur Regional Stream: Minimum score of 114; fewer than five invitations.

Manitoba: Nearly 400 Invitations Issued

Manitoba conducted two draws under its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) on December 18, issuing a total of 399 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA).

Stream-Specific Details:

1. International Education Stream:
• Invitations: 297
• For candidates meeting specific eligibility criteria under this stream.
  
  
2. Skilled Worker Overseas Stream:
• Invitations: 102
• Minimum score required: 630.
  
  

Out of the total invitations, 43 candidates had valid Express Entry profiles and job seeker validation codes.

Prince Edward Island: Labour and Business Streams Targeted

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) held a draw on December 16, inviting 33 candidates in total.

Stream-Specific Details:

• Labour and Express Entry Stream: 32 invitations.
• Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Stream: 1 invitation, with a minimum score of 125.
  
  

Why Provincial Nominations Matter

Provincial Nominee Programs allow provinces to select immigration candidates based on their unique labor market needs and economic priorities. Receiving a provincial nomination significantly increases the chances of obtaining permanent residence, especially for candidates with lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores in Express Entry.