Canada new Immigration policy : Several provinces release new PNP draw results

This past week, a majority of Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Canada new Immigration policy: Several provinces release new PNP draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination.

Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence, it can significantly increase the chances of obtaining permanent resident status. For instance, PNP candidates with Express Entry profiles who receive a nomination get 600 points added to their score. They also become eligible to be invited to apply for a PNP-specific round of invitations. In 1998, when it was launched, the PNP welcomed only 400 immigrants, but due to its success, it now welcomes more than 80,000 per year.

The increase in the number of PNP admissions in Canada is due to the fact that the federal and provincial governments consider it an effective tool to promote the economic development of the country. Express Entry draws are held every two weeks. After a long pause, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is now once again holding all-program Express Entry draws.

The first all-program draw since 2020 was held on July 6, and a total of 1,500 Express Entry candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 557 received Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. The most recent Express Entry draw was held on July 20 with 1,750 invitations issued.

By 2024, the number of annual Express Entry admissions will be increased by the Canadian government to about 111,500 immigrants. The province of British Columbia typically holds a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round of invitations on a weekly basis. The most recent rounds of invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) were held on July 19.

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More than 165 candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in these draws. This week’s draws were aimed at specific sectors of activity. A total of 139 of these candidates were invited through a Tech draw. These candidates must meet the requirements of one of British Columbia’s Express Entry BC or Skills Immigration categories, which are managed through the Skills and Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Invited candidates had to score a minimum of 85 points.