Invitations to apply (ITAs) for immigration have been sent out by Manitoba and British Columbia via their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
Through streams designated for skilled individuals with expertise in critical employment fields, a job offer from the province, or prior academic coursework in the nominating province, candidates were solicited. Go on for a detailed explanation.
Immigration results May 3rd—10th
Note: The processes used by various PNPs to rate applicants for immigration are unique. Therefore, it is not appropriate to compare the cut-off scores for immigration drawings in one PNP with those from PNPs in other provinces. Furthermore, certain provinces may refer to ITAs using different words (such as “Notifications of Interest” or “Letters of Advice to Apply”), although they all relate to the same type of invitation.
British Columbia (B.C.)
B.C. invited at least 77 candidates through the Skilled Worker, and International Graduate (including Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option)) streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP).
Candidates were invited for individuals who had eligible professional experience in sectors with in-demand positions that the BCPNP targets (specifically healthcare, childcare, construction, tech, and veterinary care). Minimum scores varied for each draw, with the following cut-offs:
- Childcare draw cut-off score: 90;
- Construction draws cut-off score: 93;
- Healthcare draw cut-off score: 100;
- Tech draw cut-off score: 120; and
- Veterinary care draws a cut-off score: 80.
Those who have just graduated within the previous three years from an approved Canadian institution or college are the target audience for the International Graduate stream, which also includes the EEBC option. To be eligible for this stream, a job offer from a B.C. company must be secured. The stream is an improved PNP stream that is compatible with the federal Express Entry system, as shown by the “includes EEBC option.” This implies that the BCPNP may provide invitations to qualified applicants in the Express Entry pool to immigrate and establish themselves in the province via this stream.
Manitoba
This week, 371 individuals were invited by Manitoba via the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Three distinct streams of candidates were solicited, along with a draw tailored to a particular vocation.
A selection process focused on profiles indicating current employment in occupations where there is a substantial labor shortage in the province was used for the initial draw. Candidates with experience in the following 18 National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes* were awarded ITAs:
- 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport, and other ground transit operators; and
- 73301 – Bus drivers, subway operators, and other transit operators.
242 qualified applicants were called to the second draw, which was an all-program selection held under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, which consists of the Employer Direct Recruitment and Manitoba Work Experience paths. To be invited, candidates had to get a minimum ranking score of 836.
The International Education Stream invited 76 qualified applicants for the third draw. Graduates from Manitoban institutions who fit the demands of the province’s labor market are invited to apply for the International Education Stream. The International Student Entrepreneur pathway, Graduate Internship track, and Career Employment pathway are all included in this stream.
The last draw, which included 35 applicants with a minimum ranking score of 698, was held under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. Candidates from overseas with professional expertise and in-demand skills can nominate themselves for immigration to Manitoba under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. The Human Capital pathway and the Manitoba Express Entry pathway make up the stream.
Sixty-six of the 371 invited individuals said they had a valid Express Entry profile and a valid job seeker validation code.
