Immigrants to Prince Edward Island with expiring work permits are protesting in downtown Charlottetown.
These workers with expiring permits in the retail and food service sectors will likely not have their documents renewed, due to recent changes to the province’s immigration streams and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that will prioritize construction, health-care and child-care workers. Read More
In the most recent MPNP draw held on May 9, 2024, a combined total of 371 invitations were extended across various categories for applying for permanent residency.
See below summary of latest MPNP Draw:
Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Occupation-specific selection
Profiles indicating current employment in Manitoba within occupations identified as having high labor demands according to data published by Statistics Canada were taken into consideration.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 18
This draw considered occupations falling under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 unit groups:
72024: Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
73301: Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
All profiles
All Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles that met the eligibility criteria were taken into account:
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 242
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 836
International Education Stream
Profiles indicating fulfillment of the eligibility criteria for the International Education Stream were considered.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 76
Skilled Worker Overseas
Profiles stating they were directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative were considered.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 35
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 698
Out of the 371 invitation letters issued, 66 profiles were valid Express Entry profiles with a job seeker validation code.
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In latest BC PNP Draw announced on Wednesday, May 7, 2024, over 76 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in targeted round of invitations.
See below details of latest BC PNP Draw
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
May 7, 2024
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
90
11
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
93
12
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
100
12
Targeting 35 tech occupations
120
41
Veterinary care
80
<5
The processing timeframe for BC PNP Skills Immigration and Post-nomination requests remain three months respectively. This timeframe is based on 80% cases and processing only commences when completed applications are received by BC PNP.
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On Friday, May 3, 2024, the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) announced the latest Quebec Arrima draw which was released April 25,2024. A total of 1,415 candidates were invited for permanent residency under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP).
Arrima profiles as of April 22, 2024 that met the requirements below were considered for this draw;
Level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French or its equivalent
A score equal to or greater than 598 points.
Individuals who have received a valid job offer outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal were also invited in this round.
See below all Quebec Arrima Draws of 2024
Date
Number of Invitations
Cut-off score
Notes
April 11, 2024
1,036
536 and 606
Two targeted draws for 47 occupations
March 21, 2024
1,357
596
General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
March 7, 2024
1,136
603
General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 22, 2024
1,007
608
General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 8, 2024
1,034
613
General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
January 24, 2024
1,007
615
Targeted draw for 28 occupations for individuals with level 7 in oral French proficiency
Total
5,541
Alberta Provincial Nomination
The Albert Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) announced the results of a draw conducted on April 17, 2024 were 49 candidates were invited for permanent residency.
Individuals who possess Express Entry profiles and have achieved a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 302 or higher, while also fulfilling the requirements for the specialized Healthcare Pathway and holding a job offer in Alberta, have been extended invitations.
See below occupations eligible for Alberta Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
Physicians – College of Physicians and Surgeon of Alberta (CPSA)
Registered Nurses (RNs) – College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) – College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) – College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
Physician Assistants – College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Occupational Therapist – Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
Physiotherapist – College of Physiotherapist of Alberta (CPA)
Clinical Social Worker – Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
Psychologist – College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination
Six invitations were issued by the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on May 2 to candidates employed in two sectors: healthcare and construction.
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In the latest MPNP Draw announced on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Manitoba sent out 941 invitations to apply for permanent residency under different categories.
See Below summary of latest MPNP Draw
Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Occupation-specific selection
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 488
The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 occupations were considered in this draw:
33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers
The occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 sub-major groups were considered in this draw:
731 – General construction trades
The occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 major groups were considered in this draw:
12 – Administrative and financial supervisors and specialized administrative occupations
14 – Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupation
22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences
International Education Stream
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 427
Skilled Worker Overseas
Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 26
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 796
A total of 181 candidates out of the 941 invitations issued were candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
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In the latest BC PNP Draw announced on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, over 74 candidates were sent invitations to apply for permanent residency in a general and targeted round of invitation.
See below latest BC PNP Draw
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
April 30, 2024
General
Skilled Worker
131
47
Skilled Worker
– EEBC option
131
International Graduate
131
International Graduate – EEBC option
131
Entry Level and
Semi-Skilled
107
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
91
9
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
93
9
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
100
9
Veterinary care
80
<5
The processing timeframe for BC PNP Post-nomination requests and Skills Immigration remain 3 months respectively
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In response to the challenges Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holders and other temporary residents are currently facing in Canada, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will temporarily prioritize applicants with expired or expiring work permits.
Applicants are expected to inform the province if their work permit has expired or is expiring within the next 45 days by using the link below:
Please note that it is your responsibility to provide the MPNP with accurate, up to date information and to notify the program of any changes to your application or status in Canada. Also, it is your responsibility to ensure that your immigration status in Canada remains valid.
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On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Manitoba sent 327 invitations to apply for permanent residency to profiles under different categories.
Profiles with Comprehensive Ranking Score of 644 or higher under the Skilled Worker Overseas Category were considered in this round of invitation.
See below details of latest MPNP Draw:
Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba
Profiles declaring that the applicant or their spouse have completed post-secondary education in Manitoba were considered.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 203
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 811
International Education Stream
Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements and declared at least 4 years of work experience in the past five years were considered.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 66
Skilled Worker Overseas
Profiles that stated they were receiving direct invitations from the MPNP as part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 58
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 644
A total of 68 invites in this draw had a valid Express Entry profile with a job seeker validation code.
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In latest BC PNP Draw announced on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, over 86 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in targeted round of invitations.
See below full details of latest BC PNP Draw
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
April 23, 2024
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
92
11
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
95
11
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
100
19
Targeting 35 tech occupations
120
45
Veterinary care
80
<5
The processing timeframe for BC PNP Skills Immigration and Post-nomination requests remain three months respectively.
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Ontario announces its first draw in the month of April today, April 23, 2024, inviting 209 candidates to apply for permanent residency through the OINP Foreign Worker Stream.
Profiles with job offers in any of the 61 trade occupations with a CRS score of 53 or higher were considered in this round of invitation.
See below all OINP Foreign Workers Stream Draws of 2024
Date
Invitations
Date profiles created
Score range
Notes
April 23, 2024
209
April 23, 2023 – April 23, 2024
53 and above
Targeted draw for 61 skilled trades occupations
January 19, 2024
1,654
January 19, 2023 – January 19, 2024
50 and above
General Draw
January 9, 2024
630
January 9, 2023 – January 9, 2024
33 and above
Targeted draw for 63 skilled trades occupations
January 9, 2024
821
January 9, 2023 – January 9, 2024
40 and above
Targeted draw for 41 healthcare and 15 tech occupations
See below list of the 61 Occupations targeted in the OINP Draw Today
NOC 22212: Drafting technologists and technicians
NOC 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
NOC 22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
NOC 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
NOC 22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
NOC 70010 – Construction managers
NOC 70011 – Home building and renovation managers
NOC 70012 – Facility operation and maintenance managers
NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
NOC 72300 – Plumbers
NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
NOC 72302 – Gas fitters
NOC 72310 – Carpenters
NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers
NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
NOC 72321 – Insulators
NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
NOC 72500 – Crane operators
NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
NOC 73111 – Glaziers
NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
NOC 73113 – Floor covering installers
NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
NOC 73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
NOC 92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators
Invited candidates are required to submit their full applications within fourteen calendar days of receipt.
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