July 3rd, 2024 at 09:24 am

Good News for Skilled Workers: Express Entry 2024 | BCPNP, MPNP, AAIP & QPNP

Through their separate Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) and provincial immigration programs, four different provinces nominated people this week. Proficient language skills, work history, education, and other factors were taken into consideration while choosing candidates. Candidates’ PNP scores based on these variables differ from province to province and shouldn’t be compared to one another.

Provincial Immigration Results (June 18, 21, 28)

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program

This week, six of the provincial programs offered by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program held immigration drawings. A combined draw was performed on June 25 for five streams: Entry Level and Semiskilled, International Graduate, International Graduate EEBC option, Skilled Worker, and Skilled Worker Express Entry British Columbia EEBC option. A total of 35 individuals were invited to participate.

To receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR), candidates in the Entry and Semiskilled Streams needed to score at least 110, while candidates in the other four streams needed to have a minimum score of 134.

On the same day, another draw was held for the Skilled Workers and International Graduates with EEBC option streams, which awarded ITAs to applicants with professional expertise in jobs that are in high demand in the province. At least 29 ITAs were issued by the stream.

To be invited, candidates for jobs in child care and construction had to receive a minimum score of 97. A minimum score of 80 was required for candidates seeking careers in veterinary care, while 106 was required for those in the healthcare industry.

Manitoba PNP

On June 21 and 25, the Manitoba PNP (MPNP) conducted draws and sent letters advising 4,133 applicants to apply. The MPNP conducted a draw through the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream on the 21st, and 52 letters of recommendation were sent to applicants who scored at least 721.

Through the International Education Stream, the Manitoba PNP welcomed 111 candidates on the same day. 31 of the 163 applicants invited that day had declared their Express Entry profiles to be legitimate. Through the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream’s occupation-specific selection procedure, the Manitoba PNP invited 250 candidates on the 25th to receive letters of advice.

Candidates had to work in an occupation with one of the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes and have a minimum score of 516 to apply.

• 31301: Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
• 31302: Nurse Practitioners
• 32101: Licensed practical nurses
• 33102: Nurse aides, orderlies, and Patient Service Associates

Ninety-three of the 250 invited candidates have a verified Express Entry profile. The Canadian government uses the NOC system to classify and identify jobs in the country.

Quebec PNP

Through its provincial immigration program, Quebec extended invitations to potential immigrants on June 17. For permanent selection, 1,470 individuals were asked to apply by the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI).

Candidates had to meet the following requirements to be invited: oral proficiency in French comparable to a level 7 on the Échelle Quebecoise des niveaux de compétence en français, or its equivalent;

• Possess a score that is 585 points or higher.
• A legitimate employment offer that is not inside the boundaries of the Montreal metropolitan area

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Using the Federal Express Entry system, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted an immigration draw on June 18 and sent Notification of Interest (NOI) letters to 73 candidates under the Alberta Job Offer Stream’s special healthcare track. For a candidate to receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) letter, their score had to be at least 301.