
This week, both the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted immigration draws.
Meanwhile, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) shared updates on the processing timelines for its provincial immigration streams.
In their respective draws, British Columbia and Manitoba selected candidates based on factors such as professional experience, education, and participation in targeted recruitment initiatives.
Provincial Immigration Results (September 27 to October 4)
British Columbia
On October 2, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held two immigration draws:
A general draw
A draw focused on in-demand sectors
In the general draw, 81 candidates were invited through various immigration streams. Below are the streams and their respective cut-off scores:
Stream | Cut-off Score |
Skilled Worker | 128 |
International Graduate | 128 |
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 |
The second draw targeted candidates with professional experience in high-demand sectors of the British Columbia labour market. Here are the details:
Sector | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
Childcare | 83 | 35 |
Construction | 89 | 23 |
Healthcare | 99 | 28 |
Veterinary Care | 80 | <5 |
Manitoba
On September 27, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted two immigration draws.
The first draw, under the International Education stream, issued 269 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates.
The second draw, for the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, saw the MPNP issue 79 LAAs to candidates who had been invited through a "Strategic Recruitment Initiative." To be invited, candidates needed a minimum score of 582.
Out of the total 348 candidates invited in both draws, 56 reported having a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code.
Alberta
This week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) released processing updates.
These updates provide information on the number of nominations issued, the remaining provincial allocation to be filled, and the current processing status for each stream.
The details are outlined in the tables below:
Note:Â For candidates whose work permits are set to expire in 2024, the AAIP is assessing these applications under the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates. This policy will determine whether candidates may receive a letter in support of a work permit extension.
Total Updates:
2024 Nominations Issued | 2024 Nomination Spaces Remaining | Applications to be Processed |
8,023 | 1,727 | 4,440 |
Alberta Express Entry Stream:
Pathway / Initiative | 2024 Nominations Issued | 2024 Nomination Spaces Remaining | Applications to be Processed | Currently Processing Applications Received on or Before |
Accelerated Tech Pathway | 966 | 4 | 539 | March 18, 2024, and those whose work permits expire in 2024 or later |
Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (EE) | 428 | 242 | 25 | September 9, 2024 |
Law Enforcement Pathway | 9 | 11 | <10 | September 9, 2024 |
Priority Sector Draws & Other Initiatives | 163 | 1 | <10 | All remaining applications are in process |
Family Connection & Occupation in Demand | 106 | 0 | <10 | All remaining applications are in process |
Alberta Opportunity Stream:
2024 Nominations Issued | 2024 Nomination Spaces Remaining | Applications to be Processed | Currently Processing Applications Received on or Before |
4,366 | 898 | 2,115 | January 11, 2024, and those whose work permits expire in 2025 or later |
Healthcare Pathways Update
General Stream
2024 Nominations Issued: 61
2024 Nomination Spaces Remaining: 49
Applications to Be Processed: 16
Currently Processing Applications Received on or Before: September 9, 2024
Entrepreneur Stream
2024 Nominations Issued: 4
2024 Nomination Spaces Remaining: 12
Applications to Be Processed: 69
Applications Evaluated Upon Receipt
Rural Renewal Stream
2024 Nominations Issued: 1,514
2024 Nomination Spaces Remaining: 312
Applications to Be Processed: 1,667
Currently Processing Applications Received on or Before: March 6, 2024 (and those with work permits expiring in 2025 or later)
Tourism and Hospitality Stream
2024 Nominations Issued: 399
2024 Nomination Spaces Remaining: 201
Applications to Be Processed: 0
All Applications Have Been Processed
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