It sounds like this week was quite active for Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)! Each PNP operates with its own criteria and scoring system, making it essential for candidates to understand the specific requirements and points system of the program they are targeting. Here’s a brief overview of how this typically works:
- Professional Experience: Many PNPs look for candidates with relevant work experience in specific fields that are in demand in the province.
- Secured Employment: Having a job offer from an employer in the province can significantly boost a candidate’s chances, as it indicates that the candidate can contribute immediately to the local economy.
- General Eligibility: This includes factors such as language proficiency, educational background, and other criteria set by the individual PNP
Here’s a summary of the recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws from September 6th to 13th:
British Columbia
Date: September 10th
The British Columbia PNP (BCPNP) conducted a draw under the Skilled Worker International Graduate stream, which is aligned with the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option. The draw targeted candidates with professional experience in specific in-demand professions. The cut-off scores and number of invitations issued were:
- Childcare Workers: Minimum score of 83 (30 invitations)
- Construction Workers: Minimum score of 89 (19 invitations)
- Healthcare Workers: Minimum score of 99 (18 invitations)
- Tech Workers: Minimum score of 117 (84 invitations)
- Veterinary Care Workers: Minimum score of 80 (at least 1 invitation)
A list of in-demand occupations in British Columbia can be found on the province’s immigration website.
Ontario
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held three draws under its “Employment: Job Offer” streams:
- Employment Job Offer: International Students Stream
- Invitations: 806
- Minimum Score: 67
- Requirement: Job offer in a listed health occupation or skilled trade.
- Employment Job Offer: Skilled Trades Stream
- Invitations: 15
- Minimum Score: 67
- Requirement: Job offer in a listed skilled trade occupation.
These draws focused on candidates with job offers in specific sectors, aiming to address local labor market needs.
Overall, these draws highlight the importance of matching candidates’ skills and experience with provincial priorities and labor market demands.
Here’s an updated summary of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) results from September 6th to 13th, including the additional details:
British Columbia
Date: September 10th
The British Columbia PNP (BCPNP) conducted a draw under the Skilled Worker International Graduate stream, aligned with the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option. The draw targeted candidates in various professions, with cut-off scores and invitation numbers as follows:
- Childcare Workers: Minimum score of 83 (30 invitations)
- Construction Workers: Minimum score of 89 (19 invitations)
- Healthcare Workers: Minimum score of 99 (18 invitations)
- Tech Workers: Minimum score of 117 (84 invitations)
- Veterinary Care Workers: Minimum score of 80 (at least 1 invitation)
Ontario
Date: September 10th
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held three draws:
- Employment Job Offer: International Students Stream
- Invitations: 806
- Minimum Score: 67
- Requirement: Job offer in a listed health occupation or skilled trade.
- Employment Job Offer: Skilled Trades Stream
- Invitations: 15
- Minimum Score: 67
- Requirement: Job offer in a listed skilled trade occupation.
- Employment Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
- Invitations: 647
- Minimum Score: 34
- Requirement: Job offer in Ontario that meets the stream’s criteria.
Date: September 12th
The OINP also held a draw under the Human Capital Priorities Stream:
- Invitations: 1,269
- Minimum Score: Between 414 and 444
- Requirement: Work experience in selected healthcare roles.
Manitoba
Date: September 12th
The Manitoba PNP (MPNP) held a provincial selection under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream:
- Invitations: 206
- Requirement: Current employment in specific occupations (Cooks (NOC 63200) or Chefs (NOC 62200)) and post-secondary education in Manitoba. Of the 206 candidates, 21 had a valid Express Entry profile.
Saskatchewan
Date: September 12th
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted a draw under the Occupations-In-Demand Stream:
- Invitations: 32
To be considered, candidates needed a minimum score of 88, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA), or a degree from a Canadian post-secondary education, as well as currently be holding employment in one of the following NOCs:
- NOC 0012: Senior managers, financial, communications, and other business services;
- NOC 10010: Financial managers;
- NOC 10011: Human resources managers;
- NOC 10021: Banking, credit, and other investment managers;
- NOC 11101: Financial and investment analysts;
- NOC 11109: Other financial officers;
- NOC 11200: Human resources professionals;
- NOC 12010: Supervisors, general office, and administrative support workers;
- NOC 12102: Procurement and purchasing agents and officers;
- NOC 20012: Computer and information systems managers;
- NOC 21220: Cybersecurity specialists;
- NOC 21221: Business systems specialists;
- NOC 21222: Information systems specialists;
- NOC 21223: Database analysts and data administrators;
- NOC 21231: Software engineers and designers;
- NOC 22220: Computer network and web technicians;
- NOC 22303: Construction estimators;
- NOC 41200: University professors and lecturers;
- NOC 41210: College and other vocational instructors;
- NOC 41405: Education policy researchers, consultants, and program officers;
- NOC 42202: Early childhood educators and assistants;
- NOC 43100: Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants;
- NOC 60010: Corporate sales managers; or
- NOC 70012: Facility operation and maintenance managers.
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