Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) updates- 6-12 September 2023
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) play a crucial role in Canada's immigration system. They allow different provinces and territories to select and nominate the applicants who meet their specific economic and demographic requirements. This decentralized approach make certain that immigration aligns with regional requirements, promoting economic development and addressing labour shortages in several sectors while enhancing Canada's overall diversity and cultural wealth.
Let’s take a look at the most recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) updates:
BC PNP Draw for Skilled Worker & Entrepreneur Category
On September 12, 2023, province of British Columbia (BC) held a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, targeting Skilled Workers, International Graduates, and Entrepreneurs. In the first immigration draw of BC PNP, 183 invitations were extended to candidates, comprising both the skilled worker and international graduate streams.
Apart from this, province issued nearly 10 invitations for the Regional Pilot and Base streams within the Entrepreneur category of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) on 12 September only.
New MPNP Draws on September 7 2023
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted Occupation-Specific and All-Occupation (Regular) draws on September 7, 2023. In these draws, Manitoba issued a combined total of 558 Letters of Advice (LAAs) for provincial nomination. The occupation-specific draw targeted the Skilled Worker stream exclusively, while the other MPNP draw encompassed all occupations within the Manitoba PNP.
Saskatchewan PNP Draw on September 7, 2023
The most recent draw popular Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) occurred on September 7, 2023. Under the Entrepreneur category of the Saskatchewan PNP, 23 candidates were invited to submit applications. These candidates had Expression of Interest (EOI) scores ranging from 105 to 140 points.
Ontario PNP Draw for the French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
On September 7, 2023, key Canadian province Ontario held a draw solely for the Express Entry - French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). A total of 300 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) were issued to eligible candidates, with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 308 to 434.
Arrima Immigration Draw in Quebec
Quebec province of Canada opened its new Arrima Immigration Draw on September 7, 2023. During this particular immigration draw, a total of 1,433 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) were issued for permanent selection. This was the first Arrima draw of September month and the 13th draw in the prees year for the province of Quebec.
