British Columbia and Ontario have released more nominations for immigration candidates through their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Candidates were invited into two separate draws based on their professional experience in in-demand sectors of the Canadian economy or a mix of their skilled work experience and language abilities in English and French.
Note: Each PNP uses its own scoring system to rank the eligibility of candidates for immigration. These scores should not be compared across different PNPs.
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Provincial Immigration Results September 21 to 27
British Columbia
On September 24, the British Columbia PNP (BCPNP) invited a total of at least 146 candidates through the Skilled Worker, International Graduate stream. Candidates were invited to bring their professional experience to in-demand positions in the province. The cut-off scores and the number of initiations issued to candidates vary depending on their professional experience; And were as follows:
| draw type | minimum score | number of invitations |
|---|---|---|
| to take care of children | 83 | 42 |
| Construction | 89 | 22 |
| Health care | 99 | 24 |
| technology | 117 | 57 |
| veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
A full list of in-demand positions in British Columbia can be found here.
The Skilled Worker, International Graduate Stream offers a pathway to Permanent Residence (PR) in British Columbia to recent graduates of eligible Canadian post-secondary institutions. To be eligible, applicants must have completed a degree, diploma or certificate within the last three years and have a full-time job offer from an employer in the province. The job must fall under National Occupation Classification (NOC) Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) category 1, 2, or 3.
Applicants must also meet language requirements, have a salary offer consistent with BC standards, be qualified for the position, and demonstrate financial self-sufficiency.
The International Graduate stream also includes the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option, making it an advanced provincial immigration stream. The Advanced Provincial Pathways are aligned with Canada’s federal Express Entry system and give candidates in the federal pool the opportunity to receive a nomination from a province, earning an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score points.
Ontario
On September 26, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Ontario’s PNP – issued 243 notifications of interest (NOIs) for immigration candidates through the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. Candidates need a CRS score between 290 and 445 to be invited.
The French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream offers eligible foreign workers with the required skilled work experience, language proficiency (in English and French) and education the opportunity to be nominated for permanent residence in Canada by the Ontario provincial government. To be eligible, applicants must have a valid profile in the Express Entry system and receive an NOI from Ontario before applying online for enrollment. Note that this stream is Advanced, meaning it is aligned with the Express Entry system.
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