This week, applicants are asked to apply for provincial immigration programs in five Canadian provinces.
Through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), provinces can propose applicants for economic immigration. A candidate’s application for permanent residency with Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) is stronger if they receive a PNP nomination.
Depending on their qualifications, individuals may be qualified for a number of PNP paths. For instance, the majority of provinces offer routes for recent graduates of international schools or for applicants who already hold a work offer in Canada.
Because the IRCC and the provinces share responsibility for immigration in Canada, each province may choose and nominate a set number of economic immigrants each year. The candidates that are most compatible with the local labor and economy can be chosen by provincial governments and integrated with ease.
Every province and territory, with the exception of Nunavut and Quebec, takes part in the PNP. Quebec and the federal government have a separate agreement that gives Quebec exclusive control over the choice of its economic immigrants. For individuals chosen by Quebec, the IRCC still has the final say for permanent residency.
The yearly Immigration Levels Plan lays forth the general goal for PNP permanent residence admissions. Through the PNP, Canada will accept 110,000 new immigrants in 2024 and 120,000 annually in 2025. The IRCC then allocates these goals across the provinces in accordance with population and economic necessity.
Results of provincial immigration in Ontario, December 9–15
Through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s (OINP) Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities stream, 2,359 applicants were invited by Ontario on December 14. Each candidate had a profile in the Express Entry applicant pool and a score between 473 and 480 on the Comprehensive Ranking System.
The following IT jobs were the focus of the attraction for candidates.
Managers of information systems and computers
- Scientists of Data
- experts in cybersecurity
- Analysts of business systems
- experts in information systems
- Administrators and analyzers of databases
- Programmers and creators of computer systems
- designers and engineers of software
- Programmers and software developers
- web developers
- Programmers and web developers
- computer engineers, with the exception of designers and software engineers
- technicians for computer networks
- Technicians that provide user assistance
- Technicians that test information systems
British Columbia
Through five lotteries held inside the BC PNP, British Columbia welcomed over 192 applicants on December 12.
The greatest draw did not target any one occupation and attracted 73 candidates. To be eligible, candidates from the International Graduate and Skilled Worker streams had to receive a score of 116. Candidates who were Semi-Skilled and Entry-Level need a score of 95.
The remaining four draws catered to applicants in certain fields of work. This comprised 31 applicants with a minimum score of 75 for construction-related jobs. A score of 60 was required for candidates in the final three draws.
- 61 early childhood instructors and support personnel
- Jobs in healthcare: 27
- Less than five other priority vocations
Quebec
The results of the December 7 draw for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program have been made public by Quebec.
The province held a broad draw for permanent selection, inviting 1,187 applicants; no specific professions or other human capital characteristics were sought. For consideration, a score of 604 was the minimum necessary.
After receiving an invitation, those who wish to apply for permanent residency through the IRCC can do so by first obtaining a Quebec Selection Certificate.
Manitoba
On December 14, Manitoba conducted three drawings for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
160 Manitoban skilled workers who had finished their post-secondary education there were invited by the province. Applicants had to have a minimum score of 774. The candidates in this category stated that they either finished their post-secondary education in Manitoba, or their spouse did.
Sixty-two applicants from the International Education track were also invited.
Invitations were finally sent to 61 applicants under the skilled worker overseas category. A minimum score of 714 was necessary for these applicants.
Alberta
The results of a lottery for 19 Express Entry applicants who satisfied the requirements of the Alberta job offer stream of the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program were recently released by Alberta. For consideration, a CRS score of 300 or above was necessary.
The government projects that it may take up to three months to review applications.
