Quebec, BC and PEI release immigration draw results
Two Canadian provinces released their (PNP) draw results this past week, and Quebec held a recent draw through Arrima.
In 1998, when it was launched, the PNP welcomed only 400 immigrants, but due to its success, it now . 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.
Quebec has more autonomy over its immigration system than any other province, and so it does not participate in the PNP.
People who want to immigrate through the province's immigration system typically need to submit a profile to an expression of interest pool, called . Provincial officials then invite candidates whose profiles fit the criteria for an immigration program. Invited candidates apply for a provincial nomination or a (CSQ) in Quebec.
Here are the PNP results from this past week, along with the details of Quebec's most recent Arrima draw.
Quebec
On May 5, the (MIFI) invited 30 candidates to apply for a permanent selection under the 听(蚕厂奥笔).
Candidates had to have profiles in the聽 Expression of Interest system with scores and they had a valid job offer outside of the Montreal Metropolitan area.
British Columbia
罢丑别听 (BC PNP) held its weekly round of invitations on May 17. More than 175 BC immigration candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination.
A total of 154 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 123.
The province also held three separate draws for candidates in targeted occupations. A total of 21 early childhood educators who may qualify for the Skilled Worker and International Graduate sub-categories were invited. BC also invited an unspecified number of healthcare professionals who may be eligible for the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, or the sub-categories. In all of these draws, candidates needed a minimum provincial score of 62.
Prince Edward Island
The (PEI PNP) invited a total of 153 immigration candidates on May 20.
听补苍诲听 candidates received the most invitations, with a combined total of 137. The remaining 16 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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