Ontario and British Columbia Open Nominations for Latest PNP Draws

This past week, Ontario and British Columbia have advanced their immigration initiatives by inviting candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The PNP draws are vehicles for the provinces, in partnership with the federal government’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), to hand-pick economic immigrants to bolster their local economies and labor forces. It’s noteworthy to remember that provincial nomination is not equivalent to attaining permanent residency, but it does significantly enhance an applicant’s profile for permanent residency consideration by IRCC.

In the latest updates covering the province-wise immigration efforts from June 15 to June 21, Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has been particularly dynamic, executing three PNP draws in a span of two days, issuing a total of 402 invitations. On June 17, two draws were dedicated to the Employer Job Offer category, extending invites to early childhood educators and assistants. The first draw admitted 84 international student graduates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 60. Concurrently, 106 foreign workers from the same profession were invited with a required score of 39 and above. Subsequently, on June 20, a more general draw was held, inviting 212 French Speaking Skilled Worker candidates from the Express Entry stream, with their CRS scores ranging from 305 to 409.

On the west coast, British Columbia’s PNP (BCPNP) on June 18, welcomed more than 70 skilled workers and international graduates, including Express Entry candidates, to apply for provincial nomination. Several targeted draws pinpointed professionals in key industries. The tech sector received the bulk of invitations with 35 candidates needing to meet a score of at least 122. Additionally, healthcare professionals received 14 invitations with a score requirement of 102 or more, and both the construction and childcare sectors saw invites sent to candidates with minimal scores of 93. In the less populous field of veterinary care, less than five invitations were extended to those with a score minimum of 80.

Both provinces are proactively filling gaps in their labor markets and contributing to the economic tapestry of Canada through these PNP invitations. Interested individuals are encouraged to explore their eligibility for Canadian immigration through these programs and seek professional consultation if needed.

In conclusion, the latest PNP draws underline Canada’s ongoing commitment to attract skilled professionals across various sectors. The strategic use of the PNPs by Ontario and British Columbia highlights the personalized approach each province takes to address their unique labor needs, offering a pathway to those looking to contribute to Canada’s diverse workforce. To stay informed with the current immigration trends and opportunities within Canada email us at hello@bisonimmigration.com