PEI holds new PNP draw inviting 121 immigration candidates Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Prince Edward Island has released the details of its scheduled February 18 draw. By Shelby Thevenot
B.C. invites 494 immigration candidates, holds two PNP draws The BC PNP held two draws on February 16 and announced the lifting of temporary suspensions for 31 occupations that it was excluding from invitation rounds. British Columbia invited 494 immigration candidates in two separate Provincial Nominee Program draws held on February 16, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
Alberta invites Express Entry candidates with CRS of at least 301 The CRS requirement of Alberta's newest PNP draw has dropped almost 60 points since the previous invitation round. Alberta invited Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on February 10. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario invites 1,186 Express Entry candidates in first Tech Draw of 2021 Ontario held a new PNP draw inviting Express Entry candidates with work experience on one of six tech occupations. Ontario held a new draw on February 16, inviting 1,186 immigration candidates with work experience in the tech sector to apply for a provincial nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
Coronavirus measures affecting PNP applicants in 2021 An overview of special coronavirus measures among Provincial Nominee Programs that affect prospective immigrants. Canadian provinces and territories have made adjustments to their immigration programs so that new immigrants can still become permanent residents during the pandemic. By Shelby Thevenot
Manitoba invites 296 immigration candidates in new PNP draw The province has invited a total of 786 candidates in 2021. Manitoba invited 296 immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on February 12, 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Saskatchewan invites 541 candidates in new PNP draw This was the highest number of invitations issued in a single day by the province so far this year. New draws through Saskatchewan’s Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand immigration sub-categories resulted in 541 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. By Alexandra Miekus
B.C. invites 74 immigration candidates in Tech Pilot draw The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited candidates in the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories. British Columbia issued 74 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on February 9. By Alexandra Miekus
New Brunswick temporarily accepting PNP applications from labourers As part of a coronavirus measure, New Brunswick is making it easier to apply to the NB Skilled Worker stream. Eligible labourers in New Brunswick who want to become Canadian permanent residents can now apply for a provincial nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
