Manitoba, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador issue ITAs for permanent residence

Canada continues to be an open-door country for immigrants, and proves it by inviting them to permanent residency through one of its most popular avenues: the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with varied rounds to select workers, entrepreneurs and students, who wish to settle in a Canadian province. This July 2025 has been quite active, with several invitations to thousands of applicants from provinces such as Manitoba, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador.

In this blog, I will share the details of the most recent rounds in each of these provinces and what you need to know to complete the application process after receiving the invitation (ITA). Read with me to the end and take note of the steps to successfully apply - let's get started!

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Recent Provincial Nominating Program Rounds 

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1. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) 

The Manitoba Provincial PNP launched a student and worker round on July 10, 2025, issuing a total of 67 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA).

This draw focused on several key categories:

• International educationstream: 40 LAA with an unpublished minimum score. This stream favors international students who graduate from the province and wish to remain.
• Skilled worker in Manitoba andSkilled worker overseas: 27 LAA with a minimum score of 673 points. This stream seeks those who already have work experience in the province.

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2. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP): focused on qualified entrepreneurs.

British Columbia has focused on investment and entrepreneurial talent. On July 8, 2025, the province held a lottery inviting 12 qualified entrepreneurs. The minimum scores for these candidates ranged from 115 to 121 points, reflecting a particular interest in attracting individuals with a solid business plan and the ability to create jobs and economic growth. 

British Columbia is a popular destination and your nominations are often very specific to your needs.

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3. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL PNP): scoring in the invitations!

Newfoundland and Labrador has been noted for issuing multiple invitations, reaffirming its commitment to growth through immigration. In its latest round on June 24, 2025, and posted on the web on July 13, 2025, the province issued 320 invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (NL PNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This is the province's fourth round since adopting a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system in April, totaling 1629 invitations as of the publication of this article. 

Despite having seen its annual allocation of federal nominations reduced, the province is optimizing its resources to attract skilled workers, international graduates and entrepreneurs.

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Steps to complete the application for permanent residence

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Receiving a provincial nomination is a great first step that brings you closer to your Canadian dream, but this is only the beginning of the final phase of the process. Remember that this is a recommendation made by the province; but permanent residency is only granted by the federal government of Canada (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC). 

To successfully complete your application and secure your place in Canada, follow the step-by-step below:

1. Accept the provincial nomination: Once you receive your nomination, you must accept it within the deadline stipulated by the province. This is the first official step that validates your intention to proceed.
2. Submit your federal permanent residence application to IRCC: depending on whether your provincial nomination is aligned with Express Entry (which would grant you an additional 600 CRS points that almost guarantees an Invitation to Apply - ITA from IRCC) or if it is a "base" nomination, you will need to submit a complete permanent residence application directly to the federal government. This application is comprehensive and requires attention to every detail.
3. Gather all documents required by the federal government: this is the key stage of the process. Here you will need a variety of documents that validate all the information provided in your initial profile and provincial application. This includes:
   
   • Identity and travel documents, such as passports, birth certificates, etc.
   • Proof of education, such as diplomas, academic transcripts, Educational Credential Evaluations (ECA).
   • Proof of work experience, such as letters of reference from employers, contracts, pay stubs.
   • Language test results, in international tests such as IELTS or CELPIP for English; and TEF or TCF for French.
   • Proof of funds, this includes bank statements demonstrating your ability to support yourself in Canada.
   • Police certificates from all countries where you have lived for more than six months since the age of 18.
   • Medical examination by an IRCC approved physician.
   • Application forms, these must be completed accurately and without errors.
4. Ensure admissibility and comply with federal deadlines, including you and your accompanying family members. This admissibility is in terms of safety, health and law enforcement. Remember that each federal step has a strict deadline that, if not met, could result in denial of your application.
5. Consider the advice of a professional regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) to carry out your application process without delays or errors.

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Provincial nomination in Canada is an immigration pathway that attracts thousands of qualified foreign nationals each year, however, it should be noted that immigration regulations change, and each case is unique. Therefore, it is necessary to have the support of immigration experts to ensure a complete and well-done application from the beginning.

Immiland Canada has a team of regulated consultants and Canadian lawyers who can guide you to successfully obtain permanent residency. For more information, contact us and we will be happy to help you.

Visit our website: https://www.immilandcanada.com/servicios with all the services for the immigrant in Canada. 

I hope this topic will be helpful for a successful permanent residency application.

Thanks for reading! See you soon!

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With love, 

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Immiland Canada