In the month of August 2023, Canada sent out 24,720 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) in 36 new rounds of invitations under various Canadian immigration programs.
Comparing the total invitations to July of 2023, there was an over 50% increase in the total number of invitation issued in August 2023.
During the month of August 2023, Ontario issued the most PR invitations, followed by the Express Entry draws and provincial nominee programs of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island.
Below is a summary of new permanent residency invitations issued in the month of August 2023.
| Permanent Residency Programs/Streams | Total Invitations |
Number Of Draws |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario PNP or OINP | 9,906 | 12 |
| Express Entry System | 8,600 | 4 |
| Manitoba PNP | 1,548 | 4 |
| Saskatchewan PNP | 1,384 | 1 |
| Quebec Arrima System | 1,384 | 1 |
| British Columbia PNP | 861 | 4 |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream | 815 | 7 |
| Prince Edward Island PNP | 222 | 3 |
| Total | 24,720 |
New Permanent Residency Invitations August 2023
See below breakdown of invitations sent out by Provinces in August 2023
Ontario PNP Draws Summary
A massive 9,906 invitations was sent out in August 2023 by the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program or Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) in three Express Entry draws and nine Expression of Interest draws.
It is important to note that interested candidates need to create a profile with OINP to be considered for Expression of Interest draws.
Nevertheless, OINP Express Entry draws directly invites profiles from the Express Entry pool based on Ontario’s labour market needs.
5,679 out of 9,906 OINP invitations this month went out to Express Entry profiles, offering them provincial nominations that will confer 600 additional points.
| Stream | Date NOIs issued | Number of NOIs issued | CRS score range | Description |
| Human Capital Priorities stream | August 11–16, 2023 | 2,835 | 473-516 | Targeted draw for: 42 Healthcare occupations 9 Tech occupations |
| Skilled Trades stream | August 3, 2023 | 2,844 | 250-516 | Targeted draw for 46 occupations or NOCs. |
OINP Express Entry Draws August 2023
Other invitations were sent in OINP Expression of Interest (EOI) draws, as listed below:
| OINP EOI Stream | Date | Invitations | Cutoff Score | Description |
| Masters Graduate Stream | August 30, 2023 | 772 | 44 and above | General Draw |
| Foreign Worker stream | August 15, 2023 | 375 | 30 and above | Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations |
| Foreign Worker stream | August 15, 2023 | 1,131 | 46 and above | Targeted draw for 42 health and 11 tech occupations |
| International Student stream | August 15, 2023 | 408 | 61 and above | Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations |
| International Student stream | August 15, 2023 | 445 | 61 and above | Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations |
| In-Demand Skills stream | August 15, 2023 | 256 | 23 and above | Targeted draw for 22 in-demand occupations |
| Foreign Worker stream | August 1, 2023 | 1 | N/A | Targeted draw for Economic Mobility Pathways |
| Masters Graduate Stream | August 1, 2023 | 755 | 48 and above | General Draw |
| Phd Graduate Stream | August 1, 2023 | 84 | 39 and above | General Draw |
OINP Draws August 2023
Express Entry Draw Summary
Express Entry only announced four new rounds of invitations, sending out 8,600 PR invitations as compared to 9,600 in the month of July 2023.
This month was better for profiles created in all the different programs of the Express Entry system, with the no program specified draw sending the most, with 6,300 invitations to apply and the CRS cutoff ranging from 496 to 517.
Manitoba PNP Draws Summary
After OINP and Express Entry, Manitoba continues to issue the third-highest number of invitations for permanent residency in the month of August 2023.
On August 31, Manitoba PNP announced the first of its kind region-specific draw for Skilled Workers in Manitoba intending to reside outside the Winnipeg Area.
The cutoff score was the lowest at 600 in this August 31st MPNP draw.
Below is the summary of Manitoba PNP Draws announced in August 2023:
| Date | Invitations | Cutoff Score |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2023 | 288 | 600 | Skilled Workers in Manitoba (outside Winnipeg Area) |
| August 25, 2023 | 22 | N/A | A special immigration measure for Ukrainians |
| August 24, 2023 | 623 | 612-724 | Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM), International Education Stream (IES), Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) |
| August 10, 2023 | 615 | 605-708 | Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM), International Education Stream (IES), Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) |
| Total | 1,548 |
Manitoba PNP draws August 2023
British Columbia PNP Draws Summary
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 861 new invitations for permanent residency as compared to 731 in July 2023 under various categories.
The province of British Columbia continued to alternate between general and targeted PNP rounds of invitations weekly. Early Childhood Educators or individuals having experience in Healthcare occupations continue to receive invitations at the lowest cutoff scores.
Below is the summary of BC PNP draws in August 2023:
| Date | Invitations | Stream | Minimum Score | Description |
| Aug 29 | >150 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60-88 | Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104 |
| Aug 22 | 169 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 88-109 | General Draw |
| Aug 22 | >56 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104, |
| Aug 15 | >153 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60-88 | Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104 |
| Aug 9 | 195 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 88-110 | General Draw |
| Aug 9 | 56 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60-88 | Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, |
| Aug 1 | >194 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60-88 | Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, NOC 31103, 32104 |
BC PNP draws August 2023
Alberta Express Entry Draws Summary
In August 2023, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held seven Express Entry draws , compared to only three in July 2023.
A total of 815 Express Entry profiles have been invited to claim provincial nominations and grab the opportunity to boost their CRS score by 600 points.
Alberta had already issued 7,121 nomination certificates across all categories as of August 29, 2023.
Below is a summary of all the AAIP Express Entry draws in August 2023:
| Date of draw | Invitations | Draw parameters | CRS Score cutoff |
| August 24, 2023 | 168 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 302 |
| August 22, 2023 | 89 | Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 303 |
| August 16, 2023 | 300 | Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 408 |
| August 15, 2023 | 14 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 326 |
| August 3, 2023 | 201 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 315 |
| August 1, 2023 | 32 | Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 322 |
| August 1, 2023 | 11 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 317 |
AAIP Express Entry draws August 2023
Saskatchewan PNP Summary
The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program or Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) also introduced a first of its kind, never done before in the history of Canadian immigration, that is, country-targeted PNP draws.
SINP sent out 1,384 invitations to apply for permanent residency under the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry streams, targeting applicants from eight countries with the lowest cutoff score ever of 60.
60 is the minimum Expression of Interest (EOI) score required to even qualify to create a profile with SINP.
These countries are India, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, and Ukraine.
| Category | Total Candidates Invited to Apply | Other Considerations |
| Occupations In-Demand | 12 | Candidates residing in Ireland with experience in select 28 NOC Codes |
| Express Entry | 23 | Candidates residing in Ireland with experience in select 28 NOC Codes |
| Occupations In-Demand | 78 | Candidates residing in Poland, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Ukraine with experience in select 70 NOC codes |
| Express Entry | 98 | Candidates residing in Poland, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Ukraine with experience in select 70 NOC codes |
| Occupations In-Demand | 207 | Candidates residing in India with experience in select 26 NOC codes |
| Express Entry | 224 | Candidates residing in India with experience in select 26 NOC Codes |