Canadian PNP News and Updates- December 2021

The role of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) was significant last year in Canada immigration as some of the PNPs issued significant number of ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for provincial nomination and nominated the applicants too for Canadian PR visa. In 2022 also, the PNPs will be key pathway for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) along with federal Express Entry System.

Find below the key Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) news and updates in December 2021:

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

The Ontario PNP issued 1,186 invitations on 7 December 2021 to the candidates who had profiles in its Expression of Interest (EOI) system registered under Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream, International Student stream and In-Demand Skills stream. A few invitations went to applicants registered for the Regional Immigration Pilot.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

In December 2021, British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) conducted 5 draws (i.e. both regular and Tech draws) to invite total 632 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination via the Express Entry British Columbia and Skills Immigration streams. Moreover, the BC also held Entrepreneur category draw on 15 December 2021 to issue 11 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) to the candidates registered under this category of BC PNP.

Also read- Best Canada PNPs to apply in 2022- Program, process and Requirements.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

Manitoba, Canada conducted total three draws of Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) to invite the candidates under the following three streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Workers Overseas stream.

These three MPNP draws occurred on December 2, December 16, and December 30 respectively. The MPNP issued total 1,180 LAAs (Letters of Advice) to apply for provincial nomination.

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

Prince Edward Island conducted the monthly draw of Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) on December 16, 2021 to issue combined 125 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for provincial nomination to immigration candidates. The PEI issued most number of invitations, i.e. 114 ITAs, to Express Entry and Labour Impact applicants. The rest 11 invitations went to Business Impact applicants, with a minimum point threshold of 67 points. The province issued total 1,854 invitations last year.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Although, the SINP did not hold any draw in December month, however, it released an important update last month. The Saskatchewan PNP launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) pool to help link healthcare workers with healthcare sector employers in Saskatchewan offering the Job opportunities.

Canada PNP- an introduction

Most of the Canadian provinces has a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) through which they select the best candidates and nominate them to get Permanent Resident (PR) visa in their respective provinces. The PNPs generally have different immigration streams, which have easier process requirements compared to federal immigration programs, such as, Express Entry System. So, if you are not getting the ITA (Invitation to Apply) through Express Entry, you can apply to relevant Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and get nomination, which helps you get the ITA (Invitation to Apply) and ultimately the Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa.

To explore the complete Canadian Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) news and updates, visit the Immigration News Section on Visas Avenue website.

Moreover, for further clarification or assistance for immigration to Canada through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), you may call Visas Avenue Canada migration experts on Toll-Free-Number- 78-18-000-777. Alternatively, you can drop us an e-mail at our e-mail id- info@visasavenue.com.

- Rajneesh Kumar