BCPNP Issues More Invitations for Skilled Workers and Manitoba to End OWP Policy for PNP Candidates
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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued new Invitations to Apply (ITA) in the week of December 6-13 under 2 streams of the province’s Skilled Immigration pathways.
The next big update is from Manitoba, as the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) announced that it would end their commitment regarding policy facilitating open work permits to few of MPNP candidates in the coming days.
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Provincial Immigration Program Draw Results (December 6 - 13)
On December 10, 2024, British Columbia held 2 Provincial Nominee Program draws. The first PNP draw was a general draw, targeting Skilled Workers and Entry Level & Semi-Skilled streams including the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option. A total of 6 ITAs were issued in this draw with the following minimum scores for the streams:
| Stream | Number of ITAs | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker |
6
|
148 |
| Skilled Worked EEBC Option | 148 | |
| Entry Level & Semi Skilled | 121 |
*The EEBC option is linked to Canada’s federal Express Entry system, allowing provinces to select eligible candidates from the Express Entry pool.
The second draw focused on the Skilled Worker stream (including the EEBC option) and prioritized candidates with professional experience in key sectors. At least 4 ITAs were issued, with sector specific minimum scores as follows:
| Stream | Draw Type | Minimum Score Required | Number of ITAs |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Skilled Worker (including EEBC option)
|
Childcare | 101 | <5 |
| Construction | 112 | <5 | |
| Healthcare | 121 | <5 | |
| Veterinary Care | 80 | <5 |
Manitoba to End Temporary Public Policy for Work Permits
On December 6, 2024, Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Announced that it would stop accepting applications under the temporary public policy for work permits aimed at prospective PNB candidates
This Temporary Policy was introduced in August 2024 which allowed provincial immigration authorities to issue support letters to candidates in the Expression of Interest pool or application inventory of a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
With these letters, eligible candidates could apply for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for an Open Work Permit (OWP). The MPNP will continue to accept applications under this policy until 11:59 PM CST on Wednesday December 18, 2024.
Post this deadline, the online submission form would close and no further applications for support letters would be considered. Meanwhile, IRCC would continue to accept OWP applications under this policy until December 31, 2024.
This development marks a significant change in Manitoba's immigration process and would affect candidates relying on open work permits through this pathway.
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