PNP News and Updates this week- 22-03-2022

The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have played significant role in Canadian immigration in last few years by nominating a significant number of skilled and talented people for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa. Find out latest Canadian PNP news and updates in last two weeks.

Latest PEI PNP draw on 17 March

The latest scheduled draw of Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) took place on 17 March 2022. In this draw, Prince Edward Island issued 141 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for provincial nomination to candidates registered under Business Work Permit, Labour and Express Entry stream of PEI PNP.

Manitoba PNP draw for Ukrainians

Manitoba conducted latest Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw for the Ukrainian applicants on March 18, 2022 as a special Immigration Measure. In this draw, Manitoba issued total 16 Letters of Advice (LAAs) to apply for provincial nomination to those Ukrainian candidates who meet the eligibility criteria of Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

Express Entry draw for PNP candidates

Latest draw of federal Express Entry System held on March 16, 2022 to issue ITAs (Invitations to Apply) to 924 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category candidates. All invited applicants in this draw had provincial nomination, which means they already have the 600 additional CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) points in their express entry account.

Alberta released details of latest AINP draw

Latest draw of Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) - Express Entry stream opened on 8 March 2022. The Alberta issued 350 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to apply for provincial nomination with a CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score requirement of just 318 points. It was the fourth Alberta PNP draw this year and first one in March 2022.  Alberta invites candidates with relatively low CRS score compare to federal Express Entry System.

New Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) accepting applications

The Canadian Immigration Department, i.e. IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) is now accepting the applications for re-introduced Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) from March 6, 2022. The old Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) closed on December 31, 2021. The program is now permanent with the name Atlantic Immigration Program and all new applications will be received under this new program only.

Manitoba issued 120 LAAs in latest MPNP Draw

Manitoba Canada opened the latest draw for Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) on March 10, 2022. In this MPNP draw; Manitoba issued total 120 Letters of Advice (LAAs) to apply for provincial nomination including 34 invitations to the candidates registered for Skilled Worker Overseas stream of Manitoba PNP. The MPNP is one of the most active Canadian Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

To explore the latest and 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