British Columbia and Manitoba invite candidates in most recent PNP draws

In the past two weeks, two Canadian provinces have been actively inviting candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), coinciding with the introduction of new selection categories for Express Entry candidates by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Here’s a summary of the latest provincial immigration results from May 23 to June 2:

British Columbia:

* Invited over 140 candidates in four draws on May 23 and 30.

* Tech occupations were targeted, with a minimum SIRS score of 90 for the Skilled Worker and International Graduates streams.

* Special draws for early childhood educators, healthcare workers, and other priority occupations, with a minimum SIRS score of 60.

* General draw on May 30 invited 151 candidates from various streams, requiring a minimum SIRS score ranging from 85 to 107.

Manitoba:

* Extended invitations to 589 candidates on June 1.

* Skilled Workers in Manitoba candidates with specific NOC major groups required a minimum score of 607.

* Additional invitations for Skilled Workers and International Graduates streams, with minimum scores of 669 and 801, respectively.

* May 25 draw specifically targeted Ukrainian nationals eligible under the Special Measures for Ukraine Act.

Provincial Nominee Programs play a crucial role in facilitating economic immigration, allowing provinces to nominate candidates for permanent residence who can contribute to regional job vacancies and easily establish themselves economically.