This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited individuals to apply through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs.
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which began in 1998, allows provinces and territories to share immigration responsibilities with the federal government, promoting the benefits of immigration throughout Canada.
While receiving a provincial nomination does not guarantee permanent resident status, it significantly strengthens a candidate's application by adding 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for Express Entry candidates, making future invitations to apply (ITAs) far more likely.
Provincial immigration results, October 12-18
Ontario
On October 17, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) sent invitations to individuals eligible for the Express Entry: Skilled Trades stream.
It sent 1,307 invites to individuals with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 405 to 435 and job experience in the applicable National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes.
A list of recognised jobs with their NOC codes may be found here.
British Columbia
On October 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited over 190 candidates through two distinct selection processes.
The initial draw was a general selection from different feeds. The BCPNP invited 102 candidates. The breakdown of this draw may be found below:
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 |
The BCPNP also organised specialised draws for individuals with professional experience in specific areas, using the Skilled Worker and International Graduate (including EEBC) streams.
| Draw Type | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
|---|---|---|
|
Childcare |
83 |
38 |
|
Construction |
89 |
21 |
|
Healthcare |
99 |
28 |
|
Veterinary care |
80 |
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Newfoundland and Labrador is nearing its maximum provincial allocation.
Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Immigration, Population Growth, and Skills reported in a press release on October 8, 2024, that it had used nearly all of its provincial nomination allocation for 2024.
Every year, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) establishes an overall objective for the number of permanent residents who will be welcomed to Canada in the Immigration Levels Plan. This includes those who will arrive via the PNP.
This aim is divided into nomination allocations for each participating province and territory (PNPs do not exist in Quebec or Nunavut).
Each province receives a distinct number of nominations from which to choose economic immigration candidates. It is based on a variety of factors, including labour force demands and a province's ability to support an expanding population.
In response to the restricted allotment available, Newfoundland and Labrador's immigration department will prioritise applications in sectors with employment shortages, such as health care, early learning, and construction, for the balance of the year.
The government has announced that it will continue to process applications for persons with mitigating circumstances.
Other applications will continue to be accepted through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program. They will, however, be processed no earlier than 2025. The agency has stated that the NLPNP's 25-day processing norm will resume in January 2025.
