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Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia (BC), and Alberta have all seen significant activity in their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in recent weeks, as more than 2,500 individuals have either submitted an application for a provincial nomination certificate, or have been invited to do so.
The past month has seen the following PNP events take place.
- After two months of inactivity in its Skilled Worker categories, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) recently issued more than 600 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) for provincial nomination to individuals who had expressed an interest in the province.
- Saskatchewan opened two of its popular immigration categories, receiving 1,200 applications from skilled workers, including 600 from individuals in the federal Express Entry pool.
- BC also conducted two draws in the past month, inviting a range of skilled and semi-skilled workers, as well as international graduates, to apply for provincial nomination.
- Alberta continues to receive and process applications, finalizing more than 2,800 applications so far in 2017.
A detailed outline of recent PNP activity among Western provinces can be found below.
Manitoba
The Skilled Worker Stream of the MPNP has seen renewed activity in the past three weeks, as two Expression of Interest (EOI) draws have occurred in quick succession. On May 30, a total of 401 skilled workers in Manitoba and overseas were invited to apply for provincial nomination. On June 16, a further 204 skilled workers were invited.
This stream has two categories — one for temporary foreign workers in Manitoba, and one for skilled workers overseas. The former category targets skilled workers in Manitoba who have a job offer and work experience in the province (workers in any skilled occupation at level 0, A or B of the National Occupational Classification [NOC] may be eligible). The latter category targets eligible skilled workers who are outside Canada and can demonstrate a connection to Manitoba.
Both categories use a points-based system to rank candidates in the MPNP’s unique EOI pool. The province periodically issues LAAs to the top-ranking candidates, who may then apply for provincial nomination. After receiving a nomination, candidates may then apply to the federal government for permanent resident status. These are ‘base’ PNP streams, not aligned with the federal Express Entry system.
| MPNP: June 16 draw | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream/Category | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations | |
| Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 705 | 180 | |
| Skilled Workers Overseas | 689 | 24 | |
| MPNP: May 30 draw | |||
| Stream/Category | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations | |
| Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 735 | 258 | |
| Skilled Workers Overseas | 706 | 143 | |
Saskatchewan
Within the last month, two sub-categories of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) have opened to receive applications.
On May 24, the International Skilled Worker — Express Entry sub-category reached its intake limit of 600 applications. That intake period, which opened on May 16, represented the first time the sub-category had opened in three months. A job offer is not required in order to be eligible to apply to this sub-category.
The International Skilled Worker — Occupations In-Demand sub-category opened on June 12, and received 600 applications. This sub-category of the SINP offers a route to Canadian permanent resident status for eligible foreign workers in any of 17 occupations listed as in-demand in Saskatchewan. Like the Express Entry sub-category, a job offer is not required in order to be eligible to apply to the Occupations In-Demand sub-category.
Moreover, the Occupations In-Demand sub-category is a ‘base’ category. Consequently, a potential applicant who may not be eligible for one of the three federal programs managed through Express Entry may still be able to apply for permanent resident status through the Occupations In-Demand sub-category. As is often the case with this popular sub-category, the intake cap filled quickly — within hours — demonstrating again that individuals who had prepared in advance were in the best position to take advantage of the opening.
The list of in-demand occupations for both the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories of the International Skilled Worker Category recently changed, affecting the two intake periods outlined above. To view the full list of in-demand occupations, as well as full eligibility requirements, click here.
British Columbia
In the past month, 711 workers and graduates have been invited to apply to BC over the course of two draws, on May 25 and June 8. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducts draws to invite eligible individuals to apply for provincial nomination. Individuals interested in immigrating to BC may register a profile in the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS), and enter a pool of candidates, at which point they receive a score based on various factors including work experience, education, age, and language ability. BC periodically issues Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to the top-ranking candidates in each sub-category to apply for provincial nomination.
There are five sub-categories managed through the SIRS:
- Express Entry BC — International Skilled Worker
- Express Entry BC — International Graduate
- Skills Immigration — Skilled Worker
- Skills Immigration — International Graduate
- Skills Immigration — Entry-level and Semi-skilled
Interestingly, the SIRS is used to manage both base and Express Entry-aligned sub-categories. Upon entering the SIRS pool, candidates select which sub-category under which they wish to be considered. Candidates who enter themselves for a base sub-category are not required to be in the federal Express Entry pool. However, candidates who enter themselves for an Express Entry-aligned sub-category are required to be in the federal Express Entry pool.
It is important to note that the ITA with respect to the BC PNP is different to the ITA issued at the federal level in an Express Entry draw.
Overview of recent BC PNP draws
| BC PNP: June 7 draw | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream/Category | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations | |
| Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker | 82 | 75 | |
| Express Entry BC – International Graduate | 77 | 43 | |
| Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker | 76 | 108 | |
| Skills Immigration – International Graduate | 72 | 93 | |
| Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 50 | 27 | |
| BC PNP: May 24 draw | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream/Category | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations | |
| Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker | 85 | 64 | |
| Express Entry BC – International Graduate | 80 | 58 | |
| Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker | 77 | 129 | |
| Skills Immigration – International Graduate* | 75 | 72 | |
| Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 50 | 42 | |
Alberta
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has an annual intake limit of 5,500 applications for 2017, and more than 2,850 nomination certificates have been issued as of June 19. Individuals who have received a nomination certificate may apply to the Canadian government for permanent resident status.
The AINP consists of three main streams. The Strategic Recruitment Stream provides a route to permanent resident status for qualifying tradespersons, engineers, and post-graduate workers. Alberta employers can nominate workers through the Employer-Driven Stream, which comprises three categories for skilled workers, international graduates, and semi-skilled workers. The Self-Employed Farmer Stream is a way for individuals to purchase and develop a farm in Alberta.
| Stream | Category/Industry | Approx. number of applications processing |
|---|---|---|
| Employer-Driven Stream | Food and Beverage Processing Industry | Less than 10 |
| Foodservices Industry (Pilot Project) | Less than 10 | |
| Hotel & Lodging Industry | Less than 10 | |
| International Graduate Category | More than 750 | |
| Manufacturing Industry | Less than 10 | |
| Skilled Worker Category | More than 1,150 | |
| Long-haul Trucking Industry | More than 10 | |
| Strategic Recruitment Stream | Compulsory & Optional Trades | Less than 10 |
| Engineering Occupations | More than 10 | |
| Post-Graduate Worker | More than 350 |
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Rosemary Nnenna Igwegbe says
Am interested
Annakim Brown says
Im interested
Sunita says
Hi I need help to get lmia in any restaurants in Canada am on my multiple extension visa I love to stay in Canada it’s beautiful and safe place to live nothing to scare about so please help me. Thanks
Mrs. Harwinder kaur says
Hlo dear sir /madam
I have done my iti in stitching nd embroidery with 3 year . After that i have 4 1/2 years of experience. .. i have also 5.5 band in GT . Can i aplly for canada . At skilled woker. ..as i m married alsi i have also 3 year baby.. plz pkz tel me. M i illegible
Tabrez khan says
I want to come to canada as i am small businessman want to establish my business over there i can invest to 10 to 20 lakh INR indian rupees but doesn’t fit in your express entry as i am under graduate i am 12 pass so make it possible to me thanking u
Jesal Thakkar says
How to apply for Alberta pnp program, currently I have 376 CRS points.
Claudette Gray says
Very interested. Please update me
Noman says
Dear sir /madam I am noman alhassan from bangladesh date of birth 8th Oct 1983. I have done post graduate of computer science in 2012 grade 3.60 scale of 4.00. I have been worked experience for four years, currently I occupied as a computer graphics designer and IT Internet.
Angela Offe Ewa says
Am keen. And wish to be among the lucky ones.
Christopher says
Am interested
Mouhiyadin djama waberi says
Je vais parti au canada
Maricel S. Panlilio says
I want to know if there is posibility that i can go to canada
Ezeigbo says
I just got my IELTS result. Had
L 7.5
R 5.5
S 7.5
W 7.5
Am I eligible for migration?
Jose says
The 5.5 damage your Ielts. You should take the Ielts again since reading is the easiest skill to improve
ASISH CHAND says
I would like to apply for a permanent residence for my whole family. My name is Asish chand. Im married wth 3 kids aged 10, 7and 6years.
Parth says
Hello Sir,
Please Contact me on the following mail ID.
And I will be happy guide you further.
Beatriz B. Blanco says
I am already 55 years old and my husband is turning 55 this coming November.
Do we stand a chance to be invited to any of the immigration program where we qualify? Or does age a major consideration for receiving invitation?
Thank you.
Amandeep Kaur says
I have done nursing with 2 1/2. Years experience… Ielts gt score-7…kindly tell me,, can I apply
Ikenna Denis says
The time of processing Permanent Resident Visa is too long. This is after spending a very long time to get provincial Nomination.
Is there no way CIC could leverage on strenuous background checks and efforts putin by PNPs to reduce the turn around time on Visa processing?
Christian says
Hi sir/madam,
May I know how to apply for Provincial Nominee Program and their requirements for the application?
Thanks.
Mm says
Hi, my question is that most of provinces wants job offer to become eligible to apply for pnp, and persons from foreign country don’t get job easily from their home country. so kindly suggest how to increase our chances as skilled workers overseas.
tousif says
Hi my name is tousif and right now i lived in DUBAI since 2003 i am Managerial Level job and do have Sales/Marketing & Event Management experience i wish from my heart to live in Canada i also tried some consultants since five years but everyone is wasting my time, i lost 4 years.
I will really appreciate if anyone your lawyer or Mr. David its my humble request plz plz contact me personally and plz do the needful to me and my family.
Regards,
Amandeep kaur says
hiii…i am already in pool of candidates with 365. How to increase my score so that i get eligible for PR in Canada.
Shan A says
Dear Amandeep,
if you have a master degree and also 3+ years of experience.. you can increase your CRS point. How means, you have to attend the IELTS again to score high bands as Listening 8, reading 7 , writing 7 and sepeaking 7.
So you will get bonus points, nearly 90 points.. then you score become 455 which is a comfortable CRS point to get the invitation as per the last draw.
all the best
Rohit Sidhu says
I m interested
BASIL A JOSEPH says
i also applyed for PNP immigration in last week.because i have one doubts..PNP we need IELTS or not
Mahmudur rahman says
I have an interest on provincial nomination program. Please suggest me..
Makambo John says
Hello my dear ,, i need to immigrate in your country ,, I my country the don’t not to protect yangu, the keep yangu beaucause the worre
Honey says
Why Manitoba pnp skilled worker overseas program target special category like who are directly invideted by mpnp .why
Jorge villa says
Hello : I was live in Canada for two years drive class one how I apply for work Thanks
NTAZINDA Beatrice says
I want to come to Canada as a workers, I want to work like to the post of healthcare of babies. I love to stay in Canada it’s beautiful and safe place . Thanks
Gian carla S. Santos says
Hello im Gian carla S. Santos i want to work canada any work is ok for me because i want to help my family and my son thank you.
Mohammed Basheer Basha says
Hello Sir/Mam
My name is Mohammed Basheer Basha from India Chennai. I have 9 years of experience in medicall billing as a senior account executive. I have applied for Wes and got the positive report and it is valid for 5 years.Even I have done General ielts got band 5.5. Could you guide to me how to approach or to check my job profile is eligible to apply to Canada PR.
sarvleen kaur says
my name is sarvleen kaur I have done my b.sc computer science and b.ed in math and science i have 6 band in ielts how can i to apply PR and study permit
Ayeni says
good day sir/ma
i want to know if i would need IELTS to migrate to Canada when my country’s official language is english and also when i have completed my University
Rupinder Pal Singh Gill says
I am interested to immigrate canada under FSW and my application is in express entry pool with CRS score 308 for the NOC code 6221.Can you help is there any open PNP for this profile.
Joseph de Chavez Agojo says
am interested to work in canada and i love canada verry much. am chief cook for 10years on board vessel w/ defferent nationality , i can do also driver , farmer , factory workers.
m@Ri@ says
I am 24 years of age . working as an accountant for 2 yrs after my bachlors degree. i have scored
6 – speaking
7 – writing
7- reading
8 – listening .
for IELTS .
Thought applying for PR or PNP . which 1 will be more suitable for me