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This past week, three Canadian provinces released their (PNP) draw results.

PNPs have been the focus of since September 2021 as (IRCC) seeks to support the economy of the provinces. Express Entry draws are held every two weeks, with the last one on April 13 and another expected on Wednesday, April 27. On Friday, IRCC announced that Express Entry draws for the (FSWP), (CEC), and (FSTP) will resume at the beginning of July.

In the past week, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island are among the Canadian provinces that have issued invitations to immigration candidates as part of their PNPs. Here are the details of these new draws.

BC

°Õ³ó±ðÌý (BC PNP) held its weekly round of invitations on April 19. More than 174 BC immigration candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination.

A total of 147 of these candidates were invited through a general draw. Candidates who received invitations in this draw were from the , , and subcategories and needed a minimum provincial score between 77 and 125.

The province also held three separate draws for candidates in targeted occupations. Twenty early childhood educators who may qualify for the Skilled Worker and International Graduate sub-categories were invited. BC also invited seven healthcare professionals who may be eligible for the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, or the sub-categories. In both of these draws, candidates needed a minimum provincial score of 70.

In addition, less than five veterinarians and animal health technologists, and veterinary technicians were invited to apply for Skilled Worker and International Graduate sub-category. These candidates also needed scores of at least 70 in order to be invited.

Manitoba

°Õ³ó±ðÌý (MPNP) invited 303 candidates to apply on April 21. The invitations were divided across three immigration streams:

• — 201 invitations with a minimum score of 707;
• — 61 invitations with a minimum score of 708; and
• — 41 invitations with no score requirement.

Out of all who were invited to apply, 46 had profiles in the Express Entry system.

Those who want a nomination from Manitoba, need to register an Expression of Interest with the MPNP. Once that step is completed, they will be in a position to receive an LAA through the Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌý²õ³Ù°ù±ð²¹³¾²õ.

Manitoba then ranks candidate profiles out of 1,000 points taking into account their human capital factors, as well as their connections to the province. The MPNP then issues invitations to eligible candidates who will be able to submit an application for a provincial nomination.

PEI

The (PEI PNP) invited a total of 141 immigration candidates on April 21.

Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý candidates received the most invitations, with a combined total of 130. The remaining 11 invitations went to candidates who had provincial scores of at least 62 points.

PEI holds about one draw per month and releases its schedule for the year in advance.

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