By admin (October 21, 2024)
Ontario and British Columbia have initiated draws for their Provincial Nominee Programs
This week, both the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to prospective applicants via their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Launched in 1998, the PNP allows provinces and territories to collaborate with the federal government on immigration matters, enhancing the advantages of immigration throughout Canada.
Although a provincial nomination does not guarantee permanent residency, it considerably enhances a candidate’s chances by adding 600 points to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for those in the Express Entry pool, making it much more likely to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) in subsequent draws.
Provincial Immigration Results (October 12-18)
British Columbia
On October 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited over 190 candidates through two distinct selection rounds.
The first round was a general draw encompassing various streams which resulted in 102 invitations.
General Draw
| Stream | Minimum score |
| Skilled worker | 127 |
| Skilled worker – Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option | 127 |
| International graduate | 127 |
| International graduate – EEBC option | 127 |
| Entry level and semi-skilled | 110 |
Additional targeted draws were conducted for candidates with professional experience in certain industries, specifically through the Skilled Worker and International Graduate (including EEBC option) streams.
| Draw type | Minimum score | Number of invitations (ITAs) |
| Childcare | 83 | 38 |
| Construction | 89 | 21 |
| Healthcare | 99 | 28 |
| Veterinary care | 80 | <5 |
Ontario
On October 17, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) extended invitations to individuals eligible for the Express Entry: Skilled Trades stream. A total of 1,307 invitations were issued to candidates with CRS scores between 405 and 435, along with relevant work experience in specific National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes.