British Columbia and PEI invited applicants to the latest draws. The PNP was first launched in Manitoba in 1998 to help spread the economic benefits of immigration throughout parts of Canada, where newcomers are less likely to consider when they immigrate. As of now, all the provinces and territories have Provincial Nominee Programs, except for Quebec and Nunavut. 

Through the program, provincial governments can select economic immigration applicants who are likely to successfully integrate into the local economy. 

Every province has a specific number of nominations it can issue, as allocated in the federal Immigration Levels Plan. The Plan for 2025 was released on October 24 and featured a significant reduction in the overall PNP nominations that will be issued next year, down from 110,000 in 2024 to 55,000. 

Moreover, getting nominated by a province strengthens an applicant’s permanent resident application. This is specifically true for Express Entry applicants who also obtain a provincial nomination, which adds 600 additional points to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Express Entry is one of Canada’s most popular economic immigration pathways for newcomers seeking permanent residence.

Provincial Immigration Results: October 26 – November 1 

British Columbia and PEI invited applicants in the latest draws. Below are the results for the same. 

1. British Columbia 

On October 30, British Columbia issued more than 83 invitations to apply for nominations in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). 

The province held one general draw, inviting 31 applicants from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled streams. All applicants required a minimum score of 134, except Entry Level and Semi-Skilled applicants, who needed a minimum score of 117. 

The province also held four targeted draws for applicants in the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams in specific professions. 

  • Childcare occupations: 20 candidates with a minimum score of 90.
  • Construction occupations: 20 candidates with a minimum score of 96.
  • Healthcare occupations: 12 candidates with a minimum score of 104.
  • Veterinary occupations: Fewer than five candidates with a minimum score of 80.

2. Prince Edward Island 

The PEI PNP invited over 89 applicants in its Labor and Express Entry category. The province considered applicants presently working in PEI in the healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors. 

Two other applicants were invited from the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur category. These individuals had a minimum score of 92. 

Over the past 12 months, PEI has issued over 1,237 invitations to PEI PNP applicants, with 98% going to those in the Labor and Express Entry stream. 
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