Monthly Updates: Canada PNP Draws And Latest News in June 2022
While Canada is to resume FSW soon and CEC draws, Canadian provinces continue to invite eligible overseas workers via provincial nominee programs (PNPs). Let s find out the monthly roundup of Canada s PNP draws in June 2022.
PNP-Specific Express Entry Draw
On June 22, Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 636 ITAs to candidates with provincial nominations. The minimum CRS score requirement was 752 points.
British Columbia PNP Draw
On June 21, British Columbia held targeted BC PNP draws and issued 125 ITAs to Tech workers, Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214), etc.
Manitoba PNP Draw
This June, the Manitoba PNP invited Ukrainian 14 candidates through a special measure draw with a minimum score requirement of 60 points.
Alberta AAIP Draw
On June 16, 2022, Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held a draw and issued 150 NOIs (Notifications of Interest) to candidates under Alberta Express Entry Stream with a CRS score of just 306 points.
Nova Scotia Announced Updated Immigration Target 2022
In June 2022, Nova Scotia announced the details of its updated immigration target and is aiming to approve 5,430 applications through 2 key immigration programs, including Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and AIP (Atlantic Immigration Program).
PEI PNP Draw
On June 16, Prince Edward Island held its Expression of Interest (EOI) draw and issued 136 ITAS through Business Work Permit and Labour and Express Entry stream. What are Canada s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)?
A PNP allows each province and territory in Canada to invite eligible foreign workers via different immigration streams based on specific provincial needs. Each province, except Quebec, operate different PNP streams and targets international students, recent graduates, entrepreneurs, and skilled and semi-skilled workers depending on labour market needs.
How do Canadian PNPs operate?
Each Canadian Provincial Nominee Program holds immigration draws and invites eligible applicants to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian PR. A few PNPs need applicants to submit an EOI profile to qualify for the draws. While a few PNPs invite applicants directly from the Express Entry pool.
Immigrating to Canada through a Provincial Nominee Program is quite popular. Out of Canada s 241,850 immigration target for 2022, 83,500 are allocated for candidates applying via a Provincial Nominee Program.
