Ontario and British Columbia Issue ITAs In The Latest PNP Draws
Ontario and British Columbia issue ITAs in the latest PNP draws. The Provincial Nominee Program was introduced in 1998, allowing territories as well as provinces to share immigration responsibilities with the federal government, thus promoting the benefits of immigration across Canada.
Obtaining a provincial nomination does not automatically grant permanent resident status. However, it significantly boosts an applicant’s application by adding 600 Comprehensive Ranking System points for Express Entry applicants, thus making an invitation to apply in the future draws far more certain.
Provincial Immigration Results: October 12 – 18
Ontario and British Columbia issue ITAs in the latest PNP draws. Below are the results for the same.
1. Ontario
On October 17, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program issued invitations to applicants who qualify for the Express Entry: Skilled Trades stream.
It issued over 1,307 invitations to applicants with a CRS score between 405 and 435 and work experience in the relevant National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes.
2. British Columbia
On October 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited around 190 applicants through two separate candidate selections.
The first draw was a general selection across multiple streams. The BCPNP invited 102 applicants. The breakdown of this draw is as follows:
- 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 | 127 |
The BCPNP also held targeted draws for applicants with professional experience in specific industries through the Skilled Worker and International Graduate (including EEBC option) streams.
| Draw Type | Minimum Score | Number Of Invitations |
| Childcare | 83 | 38 |
| Construction | 89 | 21 |
| Healthcare | 99 | 28 |
| Veterinary Care | 80 | <5 |
Newfoundland and Labrador Nears Maximum Provincial Allocation
Ontario and British Columbia issue ITAs in the latest PNP draws. However, in the press release on October 8, 2024, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills declared that it had used almost its entire allocation of provincial nomination for the year 2024.
Every year, IRCC sets a target for the overall number of permanent residents who will be welcomed to Canada in the annual Immigration Levels Plan. This includes those who will come via the PNP.
This target is broken down into a specific allocation of nominations for each participating province and territory.
Every province obtains a different allocation of nominations to select economic immigration applicants. The allocation is based on several factors, like labor force needs and a province’s ability to support an increased population.
As a response to the limited allocation available, Newfoundland and Labrador’s immigration department will prioritize applications in sectors facing labor shortages. The sectors include healthcare, early learning, and construction, for the remainder of the year.
The department has stated they will continue to process applications for individuals with extenuating circumstances.
Other applications will continue to be accepted under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program. The department has advised that the 25-day processing standard for the NLPNP will resume in January 2025.
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