Breaking News: British Columbia and Manitoba Issues Latest PNP Invitations

British Columbia and Manitoba PNPs issued invitations for Canadian permanent residence from May 11th to 24th through skills immigration and family reunification streams. Unique scoring criteria were employed, resulting in non-comparable scores between provinces.

Both the British Columbia (B.C.) and Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) extended invitations to newcomers aiming to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR). These invitations were issued through the skills immigration and family reunification streams.

Each PNP employs unique scoring criteria to evaluate candidates, meaning scores between provinces are not directly comparable and can differ significantly.

Canada PNP Immigration Results from May 11th - 24th

The latest updates from Manitoba and British Columbia Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), including detailed invitation statistics and minimum score requirements, are as follows.

For a wholesome update on how May 2024 was for British Columbia and Manitoba, do not forget to explore Canada PNP News: British Columbia and Manitoba Lead the Way

Manitoba

On May 23rd, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted draws across three different programs.

• Under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, the MPNP issued 121 invitations to candidates whose profiles included a "Manitoba Supporter" (a close relative who is a Canadian permanent resident or citizen) and who had been residing in Manitoba for at least 1 year. The minimum score required for this draw was 782.

• The same day, Manitoba held a draw under the International Education Stream, issuing 93 invitations to eligible candidates.

• Additionally, the MPNP conducted a draw under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. Invitations were extended to candidates whose profiles indicated they had been invited under a strategic recruitment initiative of the MPNP. A total of 39 invitations were issued, with a minimum score of 688.

• Out of the 253 total candidates invited to apply, 29 had a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code.

Also Read: The Comprehensive List of Canada PR Requirements

British Columbia

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted two separate draws on May 14th and 22nd.

On May 22nd, the BCPNP conducted another targeted draw for in-demand positions under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams (including the EEBC option). At least 75 invitations were issued with the following cut-off scores:

• 93 for candidates with experience in childcare professions
• 93 for candidates with experience in construction professions
• 122 for candidates with experience in tech professions
• 100 for candidates with experience in healthcare professions
• 80 for candidates with experience in veterinary care professions

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On May 14th, the BCPNP issued 37 invitations in a general draw that encompassed all skilled worker streams within the program, including Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option*, International Graduate, International Graduate EEBC option, and Express Entry & Semi-Skilled streams.

The minimum score required to receive an invitation was 131 for all streams, except for the Express Entry & Semi-Skilled stream, which required a minimum score of 107.

In addition to the general draw on May 14th, the BCPNP held targeted draws for candidates with professional experience in in-demand occupations in B.C. These draws were under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams (including the EEBC option) and issued invitations to at least 36 candidates. The cut-off scores were as follows:

• 90 for candidates with experience in childcare professions
• 93 for candidates with experience in construction professions
• 100 for candidates with experience in healthcare professions
• 80 for candidates with experience in veterinary care professions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What are the key streams under the BCPNP?

The BCPNP includes streams such as Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option, International Graduate, International Graduate EEBC option, and Express Entry & Semi-Skilled streams.

Q2. What was the minimum score required for the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream?

The minimum score required for the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream was 782 for the draw held on May 23rd.

Q3. What is the significance of the EEBC option in the British Columbia PNP?

The EEBC option is aligned with Canada’s federal Express Entry managed programs, offering candidates a pathway to permanent residence through an enhanced PNP stream.

Q4. When was the last Manitoba PNP draw?

The latest MPNP draw occurred on May 23, 2024, issuing 253 invitations for permanent residency across various categories.

Q5. Is Manitoba PNP easy?

Yes, obtaining Manitoba PNP is straightforward if you meet the eligibility criteria, which vary depending on the immigration program. However, there are fundamental eligibility requirements to fulfill.