January 19th, 2024 at 01:36 am

Express Entry 2024 for Skilled Worker & Int’l Graduates: BC PNP, MPNP, OINP PNP

Promising news has emerged from the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws of 2024, marking a significant milestone for potential immigrants. Recently, invitations were sent out by three Canadian provinces, signaling the start of a new year full of chances for anyone looking to move to Canada.

In the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws of 2024, applicants have been invited from Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba. Provincial governments can assess and choose economic immigration candidates through the PNP if they believe they are the most qualified for the labor force and economy in their area. indicating that it will be simpler for them to establish themselves financially in the province

This frequently results in a greater rate of newcomer retention within a province. There are streams within each province’s PNP that specifically target applicants with particular traits or jobs. For instance, Ontario has broadened the requirements for qualifying under the International Graduate Stream to accommodate candidates who finish a one-year course of study at one of the province’s designated learning institutions.

Canada Immigration Levels Plan

According to its Immigration Levels Plan 2024–2026, Canada intends to accept 110,000 new PNPs as permanent residents in 2024. This is because both the federal and provincial governments share responsibility for immigration.

Each year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) assigns several nominations to provinces depending on many variables, including the population infrastructure that is already in place, the demand for the labor force, and the availability of Settlement Services. Except for Quebec and Nunavut, every province and territory in Canada has PNP programs and streams. Quebec and the federal government have a different arrangement.

Provincial Immigration Results: January 1st – 12th

Ontario

This week, Ontario hosted two drawings for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Two targeted draws for applicants in the Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker Stream were conducted by the Province on January 9. One of the draws was for 821 applicants with a minimum score of 40 or higher who worked in tech and healthcare.

630 applicants for skilled crafts occupations were encouraged to apply for another draw in the same category. A minimum score of 33 or above was required. On January 11th, 2,552 applicants from the Express Entry Skilled Trade Stream were invited to participate in another lottery. Applicants in this stream must have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 350 and 424, and they must already have applications in the Federal Express Entry application pool.

British Columbia PNP

In three streams of the British Columbia PNP, more than 372 candidates were invited by British Columbia on January 10. There were five draws altogether. The largest was a general draw, to which 110 applicants were invited from the Entry Level, Semiskilled Worker, and Skilled Worker International Graduate streams.

Semiskilled workers needed to score at least 100, while skilled workers and foreign graduates needed to score at least 120 to be considered for entry-level positions. With a minimum score of 75, 74 candidates in the construction industry were among the skilled workers and international graduate candidates targeted for the final four draws.

To be eligible for the final three draws, each applicant had to receive a minimum score of 60.

• 13 candidates in childcare occupations
• 75 candidates in healthcare occupations
• Less than 50 candidates in Veterinary Care occupations

Manitoba PNP

On January 11, Manitoba held four distinct Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) drawings and invited 431 candidates from three streams. There were two draws for Manitoban skilled workers. After taking into account all qualified profiles, 166 applicants with a minimum score of 67 were invited.

The other was for 168 Manitoban skilled workers who could prove they have a close relative who is a citizen of Canada or a permanent resident who has been residing in the province for a minimum of a year. To be considered for this draw, candidates had to receive a minimum score of 607

Thirty-one abroad candidates with a minimum score of 639 and fifty-eight candidates from the International Education Stream were invited to the remaining two draws.

As we come to the end of our examination of the most recent Provincial Nominee Program draws in Canada, it is clear that immigration policy is always changing. Three provinces have sent out invitations, marking the beginning of an exciting year for anyone hoping to settle in Canada. An easier path to realizing your Canadian aspirations starts with making educated decisions. Stay tuned for additional updates on immigration trends and possibilities.