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Canada PNP Draw Updates

  • No. of PNP Draws held in 2023: 180
  • Provinces: 7
  • Total no. of candidates invited in 2023: 71,359

 

Latest Canada PNP Draws, 2024-25

Month  Provinces No. of draws Total no. of Invitations
October Manitoba 2 487
Ontario 2 3,035
Alberta 1 302
PEI 1 91
BC 5 759
September BC 5 638
Saskatchewan 1 89
Manitoba 2 554
Alberta 1 22
PEI 1 48
Quebec 1 1417
Ontario 8 6,952
August BC 5 622
Alberta 1 41
PEI 1 57
Quebec 3 4455
Ontario 2 2,665
Manitoba 3 645
July Ontario 8 5,925
Alberta 3 120
Saskatchewan 1 13
Quebec 1 1560
PEI 1 86
Manitoba 2 287
BC 4 333
June Ontario 5 646
Manitoba  3 667
Saskatchewan 1 120
Quebec 3 4279
Alberta 1 73
PEI 1 75
BC 4 287
May Alberta 1 40
BC 4 308
Manitoba 3 1,565
Quebec 2 2,791
PEI 1 6
April BC 4 350
Manitoba 2 690
Saskatchewan 1 15
Ontario 1 211
Alberta 1 48
PEI 2 148
Quebec 1 1,036
March  BC 4 654
Manitoba 1 104
Saskatchewan 1 35
Ontario 9 11,092
Alberta 1 34
PEI 1 85
Quebec 2 2,493
February  BC 1 218
Manitoba 1 282
Ontario 4 6,638
Alberta 2 124
PEI 3 224
Quebec 1 1,007
January  Alberta 4 130
BC 4 994
Manitoba 2 748
PEI 1 136
Saskatchewan 1 13
Ontario 8 8,122

 

Canada PNP Draws, 2023-24

Month

Province

No. of Draws

No. of candidates invited

December

PEI 1 29
Quebec  1 1187
Manitoba 1 283

BC

3

620

Ontario

2

5058

November

 

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Alberta

1

16

BC

4

760

Manitoba

3

969

Ontario

1

1052

PEI

2

252

Saskatchewan

 

13

1

October

 

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Alberta

3

196

BC

4

713

Manitoba

1

542

Ontario

2

1117

PEI

2

124

Saskatchewan

1

99

September

 

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Alberta

3

476

BC

4

849

Manitoba

3

2250

Ontario

7

2677

PEI

2

157

Saskatchewan

1

23

August

 

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Alberta

4

815

BC

4

937

Manitoba

3

1526

Ontario

6

9906

PEI

3

222

Saskatchewan

1

642

July

 

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Alberta

3

304

BC

4

746

Manitoba

3

1744

Ontario

4

1904

PEI

1

106

Saskatchewan

1

35

June

 

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Alberta

5

479

BC

4

717

Manitoba

3

1716

Ontario

3

3177

PEI

3

309

Saskatchewan

1

500

May

 

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BC

5

854

Manitoba

2

1065

Ontario

5

6890

Saskatchewan

2

2076

PEI

2

280

April

 

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Alberta

4

405

BC

4

678

Manitoba

3

1631

Ontario

5

1184

Saskatchewan

1

1067

PEI

1

189

March

 

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Alberta

1

134

BC

4

968

Manitoba

2

1163

New Brunswick

1

144

Ontario

6

3,906

PEI

3

303

Saskatchewan

2

550

February

 

 

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Ontario

4

3,183

Manitoba

2

891

Saskatchewan

1

421

British Columbia

4

909

PEI

1

228

Alberta

1

100

January

 

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Ontario

6

3,591

Manitoba

2

658

Saskatchewan

1

50

British Columbia

5

1,122

PEI

2

223

Total

188

78,274

What is Canada PNP Draw?

The Provincial Nominee Program or the Canada PNP is a program that allows people to migrate to a specific Canadian territory or province.

 

Nearly 80 different PNPs are available in Canada immigration, each with specific qualifying requirements. The PNP program enables provinces to meet their immigration needs by helping them fill positions that are in demand and address labour shortages in their province.

 

The majority of PNPs require applicants that have studied or worked in that province, or they need to have a job offer from an employer in that province in order to obtain a work visa.

 

A provincial nomination will enable people to get PR in two ways, by adding 600 CRS points in Express Entry application and enabling you to apply for your PR visa directly to IRCC.

 

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Types of PNP Draws 

PNP is the next best option for candidates who wish to move to Canada. The candidates who were not qualified in the Express Entry can choose this pathway. 600 additional points will be added to candidate’s profile if the candidate receives a PNP nomination which makes the candidate qualify for Express Entry.

 

The Provincial Nomination Program has two categories:

Enhanced PNPs – This type of PNP uses Express Entry system to draw candidates

Base PNPs – Works independently without Express Entry

Under Base PNPs – below is the list of programs to which a candidate can choose to apply

 

When is the next PNP Draw?

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws for Canada are typically conducted as follows:

Prince Edward Island PNP: These draws are predicted to be held monthly.

British Columbia PNP: These draws are predicted to be held every fortnight.

Other Provincial Nominee Programs: All the eleven territories have draws and updates, with more than 80 PNP streams the schedule can vary.

Note: These are general predictions and the actual dates may vary depending upon the dates, times, and draws. IRCC determines the cut off scores, frequency, and timings for these draws and can vary depending on different factors including labour market, Canadian economy, and the immigration targets.

 

PNP Points Calculator

 

Alberta PNP Points Calculator

Alberta PNP, also known as AINP, aligns with the federal government’s Express Entry program. The applicant needs to get 67 points out of 100 in order to be eligible for a nomination. The AINP more likely will select candidates who have a valid job offer, or graduation in Alberta, or blood relations living in Alberta.

 

The points table for AINP is given below:

Selection Factors

Points Allocated

Arranged Employment

10

Adaptability

10

Age

12

Work Experience

15

Education

25

Ability to communicate in English/ French

28

Total

100

Passing score

67

 

BC PNP Points Calculator

The British Columbia PNP evaluates people based on factors such as the annual salary offered, education, work experience, and English language proficiency.

 

The points table for BC PNP is given below:

Selection Factors

Points Allocated

Skill level of BC job offer

60

Annual wage of BC job offer

50

Regional district of employment

10

Directly related to work experience

25

Highest level of education

25

Language

30

 

Skill level job offer

NOC skill level

Points

Skill level A or O

25

Skill level B

10

Skill level C

5

Skill level D

5

 

MPNP Points Calculator

MPNP is known as Manitoba PNP, is a pathway for skilled workers who want to come to the province and can be a part of the development. There are different requirements that an immigrant needs to meet in order to be eligible. Candidates need to score 60 out of 100.

 

The points table for MPNP is given below:

Selection Factors

Points Allocated

Language

20 –

5 bonus points (if you know both official languages)

Age

10

Work Experience

15

Education

25

Adaptability

20

Total

100

 

Points Calculator for Nova Scotia PNP

The minimum points required in order to be eligible are 67 out of 100. These points are calculated based on factors such as work experience, age, education, language proficiency, etc.

 

The points table for Nova Scotia PNP is given below:

Selection Factors

Points Allocated

Education

25

Work Experience

15

Language Proficiency

28

Adaptability

10

Age

12

Arranged Employment

10

 

Ontario PNP Points Calculator

OINP or Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is a stream which allows the province to look for skilled immigrants with the required skills that are listed on federal government express pool. The minimum score required 400 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.

 

The points table for Ontario PNP is given below:

Selection Factors

Points Allocated

Education

25

Work Experience

15

Language Proficiency

28

Adaptability

10

Age

12

Arranged Employment

10

 

SINP Points Calculator 

The points table for SINP is given below:

 

Selection Factors

Points Allocated

Education

23

Work Experience

15

Language Proficiency

20

Age

12

Connection to Saskatchewan labor market

30

 

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Which PNPs are currently open and issuing invitations?

Province

Category / Stream

Program Status

Express Entry-Linked

Job Required

Alberta

Accelerated Tech Pathway

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

Rural Entrepreneur

Coming soon

No

No

Rural Renewal

Coming soon

No

Yes

Express Entry

Passive

Yes

No

Alberta Opportunity

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Farm

Accepting applications

No

No

Graduate Entrepreneur

Accepting applications

No

No

Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur

Accepting applications

No

No

British Columbia

Skilled Worker

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Skilled Worker - EEBC Option

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

Skills Immigration: International Graduate

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Skills Immigration: Skilled Worker

Accepting applications

No

Yes

International Graduate: EEBC Option

Accepting EOIs

Yes

Yes

Express Entry BC: Healthcare Professional

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

Entry Level and Semi-Skilled

Accepting EOIs

No

Yes

Skilled Worker International Graduate (Includes EEBC Option)

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (Includes EEBC Option)

Accepting EOIs

Yes

Yes

Skilled Worker, International Graduate (Includes EEBC Option)

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

Skills Immigration: International Post-Graduate

Accepting applications

No

No

Entrepreneur — Base Category

Accepting EOIs

No

No

Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot

Open

No

No

Manitoba

International Education Stream (IES): Graduate Internship

Accepting EOIs

No

No

International Education Stream (IES): International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

Accepting EOIs

No

No

Skilled Worker Overseas

Accepting EOIs

No

No

Skilled Worker Overseas - Express Entry

Accepting EOIs

Yes

No

Skilled Worker Overseas - Human Capital

Coming soon

No

No

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Accepting EOIs

No

Yes

Skilled Worker in Manitoba - Employer Direct Recruitment

Coming soon

No

Yes

Skilled Worker in Manitoba - Manitoba Work Experience pathway

Coming soon

No

Yes

Business Investor: Entrepreneur

Accepting applications

No

No

Business Investor: Farm Investor

Accepting applications

No

No

International Education Stream (IES): Career Employment

Accepting EOIs

No

Yes

Morden Community-Driven Initiative

Accepting applications

No

No

New Brunswick

Strategic Initiative

Accepting applications

No

No

NB Express Entry

Accepting EOIs

Yes

No

NB Skilled Worker

Accepting applications

No

Yes

NB Business Immigration Stream

Accepting applications

No

No

Atlantic Immigration Pilot for New Brunswick Employers

Accepting EOIs

No

No

Newfoundland and Labrador

Express Entry Skilled Worker

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

Skilled Worker

Accepting applications

No

Yes

International Graduate

Accepting applications

No

Yes

International Graduate Entrepreneur

Accepting applications

No

No

International Entrepreneur

Accepting applications periodically

No

No

Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador

accepting applications

No

No

Northwest Territories

Express Entry

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

Skilled Workers

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Critical Impact Workers

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Business

Accepting applications

No

No

Nova Scotia

International Graduates in Demand

Open

Yes

Yes

Experience: Express Entry

Accepting applications

Yes

No

Labour Market Priorities

Passive

Yes

No

Labour Market Priorities for Physicians

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

Skilled Worker

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Occupation in Demand

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Entrepreneur

Accepting EOIs

No

No

International Graduate Entrepreneur

Accepting EOIs

No

No

Physician

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Ontario

Regional immigration pilot

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Human Capital Priorities - FSW candidates

Passive

Yes

No

Human Capital Priorities - CEC candidates

Passive

Yes

No

Skilled Trades

Passive

Yes

No

French-Speaking Skilled Worker - FSW candidates

Passive

Yes

No

French-Speaking Skilled Worker - CEC candidates

Passive

Yes

No

Employer Job Offer - Foreign Workers

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Employer Job Offer - In-Demand Skills

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Employer Job Offer - International Students

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Masters Graduate

Accepting applications

No

No

PhD Graduate

Accepting applications

No

No

Entrepreneur

Accepting EOIs

No

No

Prince Edward Island

Express Entry

Accepting EOIs

Yes

No

Labour Impact - Skilled Worker

Accepting EOIs

No

Yes

Labour Impact - Critical Worker

Accepting EOIs

No

Yes

Labour Impact - International Graduate

Accepting EOIs

No

Yes

Business Impact - Work Permit

Accepting EOIs

No

No

Quebec

Quebec Skilled Worker Program

Accepting EOIs

No

No

Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) - Temporary Foreign Workers

Accepting applications

No

No

Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) - International Student

Accepting applications

No

No

Entrepreneur Program

November 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021

No

No

Self-Employed Worker Program

November 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021

No

No

Investor Program

Suspended until April 1, 2023.

No

No

Saskatchewan

International Graduate Entrepreneur

Accepting applications

No

No

International Skilled Worker Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Saskatchewan Experience: Hospitality Sector

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Saskatchewan Experience: Long-Haul Truck Driver

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Tech Talent Pathway

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry

Accepting EOIs

Yes

No

International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand

Accepting EOIs

No

No

International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Saskatchewan Experience: Existing Work Permit

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Saskatchewan Experience: Health Professionals/Hospitality Sector Project, Long Haul Truck Driver Project

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Saskatchewan Experience: Students

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Entrepreneur

Accepting EOIs

No

No

Farm Owners and Operators

Accepting applications

No

No

Yukon

Yukon Community Program

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Express Entry

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

Skilled Worker

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Critical Impact Worker

Accepting applications

No

Yes

Business Nominee

Accepting applications

No

No

 

How to get nominated in Canada PNP?

In Canada, the federal government makes all the final immigration decisions, not the provincial government. As a result, PNPs are a two part procedures. In order to receive a provincial nomination, you must first apply to the province. You must then reapply to the federal government for your status as a permanent resident of Canada, even if the provincial approves you.

 

You will need to apply particularly in that province or territory where you wish to migrate to, and it is essential to meet the requirements needed for jobs in terms of having work experience, skills, and educational qualifications.

 

The province or territory will then determine whether you meet their employment standards. If they consider your profile they will inform you on how long it will take to process the application.

 

Once the province or territory approves your application, you must submit an application for permanent residency within the time frame that they specify.

 

The PNP program is eligible for people who;

  • Have necessary skills, qualifications, work experience, and education to be able to contribute to the economy of a specific territory or province.
  • Wish to live in that territory or province.
  • Wish to become permanent resident

 

There are two processes for getting a nomination:

 

Express Entry process

  • In order to be eligible for a nomination, you must qualify for the PNP of the territory or province where you are applying to.
  • You can apply by contacting the territory or province, or, by creating an Express Entry profile by selecting the territories and provinces.
  • If you receive a notification of interest, you can contact them and apply for a nomination.
  • If you get nominated, update your Express Entry profile in order to receive 600 additional points.

 

Non-Express Entry process

  • In order to be eligible, make sure to qualify for the PNP of the territory or province.
  • Contact the territory or province for getting a nomination.
  • If you are nominated, you can apply for permanent residency online.

 

Canada PR via Provincial Nominee Program

To get a Canada PR via PNP, you need to follow few steps:

 

Eligibility: Find out the eligibility and requirements for the available PNPs in order to determine the options available and to choose the right PNP.

 

Application process: Determine your choice and complete the Provincial Nominee Program application and submit it to the territory or province.

 

Certificate: After completion of your application, if you are eligible you will receive an official Provincial Nomination certificate which allows you to move to the next step.

 

Permanent residence application: Apply to the federal government for permanent residency in Canada. You can apply through Express Entry if you are nominated through an Express-Entry aligned PNP, if not, you must submit a paper application.

 

Certain PNP streams accept applications on the basis of first come first serve; others demand that applicants submit an Expression of Interest beforehand. Additionally, many PNP streams—referred to as base streams function independently of the federal Express Entry immigration system, and other PNP streams are in line with Express Entry.

 

Canada PNP Draws 2022

Provincial Nominee Program

Number of Candidates invited in 2022

Alberta PNP

2,320

British Columbia PNP

8,878

Manitoba PNP

7,469

Ontario PNP

21,261

Prince Edward Island PNP

1,854

Saskatchewan PNP

11,113

Nova Scotia PNP

162

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