Summary of draws by PNP for permanent residency in Canada

In the latest draws for the Provincial Nominee Program for permanent residency in Canada, which run from September to November 2024, there have been an encouraging number of invitations for candidates who dream of settling in the country. In November, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island issued invitations for in-demand economic sectors such as health care, construction, child care and start-ups.

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Similarly, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan and British Columbia itself issued invitations to specific candidates based on their profession, job offer, skilled worker program and in-demand occupations, respectively. In this article, I provide a summary of each provincial nomination. Let's get started!

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Summary from September to November 2024

British Columbia 

On November 6, the province invited candidates in the child care, construction, health care and technology sectors. There were 51 ITAs issued and the highest minimum required score was 128 points for the technology sector.

Earlier, on October 30, this province also invited more than 80 candidates for permanent residency in a lottery that took into account economic sectors for entry-level and semi-skilled positions.

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In September, it invited candidates in the International Graduate Skilled Worker category.

• Candidates with experience in in-demand professions aligned with the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) system were invited.
• Thirty invitations were issued to child care workers requiring a minimum score of 83.
• 19 invitations for construction workers requiring a minimum score of 89.
• 18 invitations for healthcare workers with a minimum score of 99.
• 84 invitations for technology workers with a minimum score of 117.
• At least one invitation for veterinary care workers with a minimum score of 80.

In this link, you can find more information about the updated invitations in British Columbia. Learn more.

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Prince Edward Island

The Island's Provincial Nominee Program issued more than 80 invitations to candidates for the Labour and Fast Track Entry categories. The province considered candidates currently working on PEI in the health care, construction and manufacturing sectors. Two invitations were also issued for the Commercial Work Permit Entrepreneur category. 

Previously, in September, other important provinces in the country had issued several invitations for different categories.

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Ontario 

On September 10, this province held three draws under different categories:

1. Employment - Job offer

• It was aimed at international students.
• 806 invitations were issued (ITA).
• A minimum score of 67, a job offer in health occupations or a skilled trade was required.

2. Job offer - Skilled trades

• Fifteen invitations were issued.
• Candidates needed a minimum score of 67 and a job offer in a skilled trade occupation.

3. Job offer - Skills in demand. 

• A total of 647 invitations were issued.
• Candidates needed a minimum score of 34 and a job offer in Ontario with province-specific requirements.

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Then, on September 12, Ontario held another provincial selection under the Human Capital Priorities stream.

• A total of 1269 invitations were issued.
• Candidates were required to have a minimum score between 414 and 444, as well as work experience in selected healthcare positions.

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Manitoba 

On September 12, this province conducted the selection through the Manitoba National Police (MPNP) under the Manitoba Skilled Worker program.

• A total of 206 letters of recommendation were issued to apply for the lottery and those who met the following requirements were considered:
• They had current employment in one of the following occupations: cooks (NOC 63200), or chefs (NOC 62200). In addition, the candidates or their spouse had completed post-secondary education in Manitoba.

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Saskatchewan 

On September 12, 32 invitations were issued.

• This province carried out the selection within the framework of the Occupations in Demand stream.  
• Candidates needed a minimum score of 88, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) or a Canadian post-secondary education degree, in addition to being currently employed in specific NOCs such as Senior Financial, Communications and Other Business Services Managers(NOC 0012), Computer and Information Systems Managers(NOC 20012), among others.

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Recommendations after receiving an ITA

Receiving a provincial invitation in Canada is a big step towards permanent residency. Here are some important recommendations on what to do:

1. Investigate the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). It should be remembered that the provincial nomination program is linked to the national government of Canada and the provinces/territories and each province has its own PNP with unique criteria.
2. Comply with the specific requirements of the province that invited them.
3. Prepare your application, this means that you should gather all the necessary documents, such as proof of work experience, education and language skills, among others.
4. Accept the offer of nomination and, very importantly, commit to live and work in that province.

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Important: If you need advice on how to apply for permanent residence in Canada, you can consult with our Immiland team. Remember that this process may vary depending on the province and your personal situation. Schedule a consultation.

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What to do if you did not receive an ITA by PNP?

In these cases, other options should be pursued; provincial nomination is not the only way. Here I share three steps that work:

1. Accumulate points based on your age, education, work experience and language skills. If your score is high, you may receive an invitation through the federal Express Entry system to apply for permanent residency.

2. If you are fluent in French, you can try the application through the Express Entry French category.

3. Prepare with specific courses to take official exams such as the TEF (French), the IELTS or the CELPIP (English) to demonstrate your level of proficiency. 

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Remember that Canada values language and it adds important points to your profile. Thank you for reading to the end. I invite you to stay tuned for the next draws. 

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Success in your transition to permanent residency!

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With love,

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Immiland Canada