IRCC issued 511 invitations under the latest Express Entry draw for the Provincial Nominee Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 511 candidates to apply for permanent residence in the latest PNP Express Entry stream. The draw was for candidates who had a valid provincial nomination, twice demonstrating Canada’s commitment to regional labour market needs and economic growth through permanent skilled immigration with a competitive score of 744 and getting a boost of 600 CRS points once nominated by the provincial government
Strategic Overview of the latest Express Entry Draw
Eligibility Criteria to apply for Express Entry based PNP Draw
To apply for the latest Express Entry draw, candidates need to follow the necessary eligibility criterias as mentioned below:
Express Entry profile is necessary
The profile should be up-to-date at the time of the draw including true and current information about your qualifications, work experience, education and results of language testing.
Receive a valid nomination from the provincial government
Candidates must have a valid nomination received via a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), since only the nominees are invited to apply in the Express Entry PNP-specific rounds of Invitations.
Acquire minimum CRS score
Applicants must a score of 788 or higher, which includes the extra 600 CRS points for having a provincial nomination.
Candidates need to fulfill both express entry and PNP draw criteria
Candidates must follow both the draw criteria, including any relevant federal and provincial legislation.
What does the latest Express Entry-based PNP draw mean for immigrants?
The latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw under Express Entry demonstrates Canada's continued focus on filling labor shortages in the regions by selecting candidates nominated by provinces and territories. A provincial nomination also greatly increases an applicant's likelihood of being able to obtain permanent residence by awarding an additional 600 points to their CRS score in their Express Entry profile.
This draw proves that for skilled workers, provincial nominations remain one of the surest options for Canadian permanent residency, especially for those with CRS scores that may not fare well in regular Express Entry draws. With provinces continuing to focus on candidates whose skills fit local economic and workforce needs, those with in-demand jobs, relevant work experience, and strong ties to a province will likely have a better chance of selection in upcoming rounds of invitations.
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