Recent Updates on Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) in Ontario and British ColumbiaBoth Ontario and British Columbia recently held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, selecting candidates based on their work experience, language skills, and professional background. Here’s a simple breakdown of what happened this week (August 31st – September 6th, 2024).
๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐จ ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ (๐๐๐๐) โ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ
On September 5th, Ontario held a draw under the French-speaking Skilled Worker Stream, issuing 96 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates. These candidates had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 290 and 393.
This stream is designed for French-speaking skilled workers who want to live in Ontario. To qualify, candidates must:
Be part of the federal Express Entry pool through the Federal Skilled a. Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
b. Have relevant work experience and language proficiency.
c. Hold a recognized degree.
d. Intend to settle in Ontario and have sufficient settlement funds.
e. Candidates cannot apply directly for this stream; they must first receive an NOI from Ontario before applying for permanent residence through Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ (๐๐๐๐๐) โ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ๐ฌ
๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐ก
๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ: This draw was for candidates under the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry Level & Semi-Skilled streams. A total of 75 invitations were sent out, with candidates needing a minimum score of 128, except for the Entry Level & Semi-Skilled stream, which required a score of 110.
๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ: This draw focused on candidates with work experience in key sectors. The draw was through the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, and invitations were sent to:
a. 31 candidates with childcare experience (minimum score: 83).
b. 33 candidates with healthcare experience (minimum score: 89).
c. 19 candidates with experience in other essential sectors (minimum score: 99).
d. 1 or more candidates with professional experience in early childhood education (minimum score: 80).
๐๐๐ฌ๐ค๐๐ญ๐๐ก๐๐ฐ๐๐งโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐-๐ญ๐จ-๐
๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ
The Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has been permanently closed as of August 30, 2024. This program was designed to address labour shortages in Saskatchewan. No new applications are being accepted, but applications submitted before the closing date will still be processed.
For those interested in alternative pathways, SINP is holding information sessions on September 6 and 11, 2024, to discuss other available options. Applicants can also contact SINP for further assistance.