Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island Issue PNP Invitations

Four Canadian provinces recently conducted immigration draws, targeting candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These draws primarily focused on selecting individuals based on their professional qualifications, work experience, education, and employment prospects within the provinces.

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Provincial Nominee Program Results: November 21–29

Alberta Immigration Draw

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held a draw on November 21 under the Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors stream. This draw was aimed at healthcare professionals with job offers for full-time roles in Alberta.

Key eligibility criteria for this draw included:

• Achieving a minimum score of 42 based on the AAIP’s scoring system;
• Holding a valid work permit;
• Demonstrating language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 or higher;
• Maintaining a valid Express Entry profile with an expiry date no earlier than April 21, 2025;
• Attaining a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 or more;
• Having a full-time job offer in Alberta’s healthcare sector, with proper licensing if required.

This draw invited 96 candidates who met the above conditions.

British Columbia Immigration Draws

On November 26, British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted two separate draws.

The first draw was a general selection process across three immigration streams, resulting in seven invitations issued to candidates who met the following minimum score requirements:

The second draw focused on the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including EEBC options, targeting candidates working in high-demand industries.

Manitoba Immigration Results

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted three separate draws on November 22, inviting candidates from various immigration streams.

1. Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream

   • 89 invitations issued;
   • Minimum score: 840;
   • Candidates needed a Manitoba Supporter, such as a close relative who is a permanent resident or citizen, and who has lived in Manitoba for at least one year.

2. Skilled Worker Overseas Stream

   • 25 invitations issued;
   • Minimum score: 617;
   • Eligibility required candidates to have been invited by the MPNP through a strategic recruitment initiative.

3. International Education Stream

   • 165 invitations issued;
   • Focused on candidates meeting the stream's specific eligibility requirements.

Of the 279 invitations distributed across all three streams, 55 candidates held valid Express Entry profiles.

Prince Edward Island Immigration Draw

On November 21, Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its first draw in almost a month under the Labour and Express Entry stream, inviting 59 candidates.

To qualify, candidates needed to:

• Be employed in PEI within the healthcare or construction sectors; or
• Hold roles in PEI’s manufacturing industry with work permits set to expire in 2024.

In the past year, PEI has extended 1,113 invitations through its PNP.

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Provincial Nominee Programs are a crucial pathway for skilled professionals looking to settle in Canada. Whether you’re in healthcare, construction, or other high-demand sectors, these draws open doors to Canadian permanent residency.

This article has been prepared for informational purposes only, summarizing the latest updates on Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in Canada. The content is based on publicly available information and aims to provide insights into recent immigration draws conducted by Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, applicants are encouraged to verify details and consult official immigration resources or qualified professionals for personalized advice.