Canada PNP Draw Updates

• No. of PNP Draws held in 2023: 180
• Provinces: 7
• Total no. of candidates invited in 2023: 71,359

 

Latest Canada PNP Draws, 2024-25

Month	Provinces	No. of draws	Total no. of Invitations
March	PEI	1	85
	BC	4	654
	SINP	2	35
	Manitoba	1	104
	Alberta	1	34
	Quebec	2	2493
	Ontario	9	11092
February	Quebec	1	1034
	PEI	3	224
	Alberta	4	248
	Ontario	2	6638
	BC	3	631
	Manitoba	1	282
	Quebec	1	1007
January	Alberta	4	130
	BC	4	994
	Manitoba	2	748
	PEI	1	136
	Saskatchewan	1	13
	Ontario	8	8122

 

Canada PNP Draws, 2023-24

Month	Province	No. of Draws	No. of candidates invited
December	PEI	1	29
	Quebec	1	1187
	Manitoba	1	283
	BC	3	620
	Ontario	2	5058
November   Read more....	Alberta	1	16
	BC	4	760
	Manitoba	3	969
	Ontario	1	1052
	PEI	2	252
	Saskatchewan		13
		1
October   Read more...	Alberta	3	196
	BC	4	713
	Manitoba	1	542
	Ontario	2	1117
	PEI	2	124
	Saskatchewan	1	99
September   Read more...	Alberta	3	476
	BC	4	849
	Manitoba	3	2250
	Ontario	7	2677
	PEI	2	157
	Saskatchewan	1	23
August   Read more...	Alberta	4	815
	BC	4	937
	Manitoba	3	1526
	Ontario	6	9906
	PEI	3	222
	Saskatchewan	1	642
July   Read more...	Alberta	3	304
	BC	4	746
	Manitoba	3	1744
	Ontario	4	1904
	PEI	1	106
	Saskatchewan	1	35
June   Read more...	Alberta	5	479
	BC	4	717
	Manitoba	3	1716
	Ontario	3	3177
	PEI	3	309
	Saskatchewan	1	500
May   Read more...	BC	5	854
	Manitoba	2	1065
	Ontario	5	6890
	Saskatchewan	2	2076
	PEI	2	280
April   Read more...	Alberta	4	405
	BC	4	678
	Manitoba	3	1631
	Ontario	5	1184
	Saskatchewan	1	1067
	PEI	1	189
March   Read more...	Alberta	1	134
	BC	4	968
	Manitoba	2	1163
	New Brunswick	1	144
	Ontario	6	3,906
	PEI	3	303
	Saskatchewan	2	550
February     Read more...	Ontario	4	3,183
	Manitoba	2	891
	Saskatchewan	1	421
	British Columbia	4	909
	PEI	1	228
	Alberta	1	100
January   Read more...	Ontario	6	3,591
	Manitoba	2	658
	Saskatchewan	1	50
	British Columbia	5	1,122
	PEI	2	223
Total		188	78,274

What is Canada PNP Draw?

The Provincial Nominee Program or the Canada PNP is a program that allows people to migrate to a specific Canadian territory or province.

 

Nearly 80 different PNPs are available in Canada immigration, each with specific qualifying requirements. The PNP program enables provinces to meet their immigration needs by helping them fill positions that are in demand and address labour shortages in their province.

 

The majority of PNPs require applicants that have studied or worked in that province, or they need to have a job offer from an employer in that province in order to obtain a work visa.

 

A provincial nomination will enable people to get PR in two ways, by adding 600 CRS points in Express Entry application and enabling you to apply for your PR visa directly to IRCC.

 

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Types of PNP Draws 

PNP is the next best option for candidates who wish to move to Canada. The candidates who were not qualified in the Express Entry can choose this pathway. 600 additional points will be added to candidate’s profile if the candidate receives a PNP nomination which makes the candidate qualify for Express Entry.

 

The Provincial Nomination Program has two categories:

Enhanced PNPs – This type of PNP uses Express Entry system to draw candidates

Base PNPs – Works independently without Express Entry

Under Base PNPs – below is the list of programs to which a candidate can choose to apply

• Alberta PNP
• British Columbia PNP
• Manitoba PNP
• New Brunswick PNP
• Newfoundland and Labrador PNP
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia PNP
• Ontario PNP
• Prince Edward Island PNP
• Saskatchewan PNP
• Yukon PNP

 

When is the next PNP Draw?

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws for Canada are typically conducted as follows:

Prince Edward Island PNP: These draws are predicted to be held monthly.

British Columbia PNP: These draws are predicted to be held every fortnight.

Other Provincial Nominee Programs: All the eleven territories have draws and updates, with more than 80 PNP streams the schedule can vary.

Note: These are general predictions and the actual dates may vary depending upon the dates, times, and draws. IRCC determines the cut off scores, frequency, and timings for these draws and can vary depending on different factors including labour market, Canadian economy, and the immigration targets.

 

PNP Points Calculator

 

Alberta PNP Points Calculator

Alberta PNP, also known as AINP, aligns with the federal government’s Express Entry program. The applicant needs to get 67 points out of 100 in order to be eligible for a nomination. The AINP more likely will select candidates who have a valid job offer, or graduation in Alberta, or blood relations living in Alberta.

 

The points table for AINP is given below:

Selection Factors	Points Allocated
Arranged Employment	10
Adaptability	10
Age	12
Work Experience	15
Education	25
Ability to communicate in English/ French	28
Total	100
Passing score	67

 

BC PNP Points Calculator

The British Columbia PNP evaluates people based on factors such as the annual salary offered, education, work experience, and English language proficiency.

 

The points table for BC PNP is given below:

Selection Factors	Points Allocated
Skill level of BC job offer	60
Annual wage of BC job offer	50
Regional district of employment	10
Directly related to work experience	25
Highest level of education	25
Language	30

 

Skill level job offer

NOC skill level	Points
Skill level A or O	25
Skill level B	10
Skill level C	5
Skill level D	5

 

MPNP Points Calculator

MPNP is known as Manitoba PNP, is a pathway for skilled workers who want to come to the province and can be a part of the development. There are different requirements that an immigrant needs to meet in order to be eligible. Candidates need to score 60 out of 100.

 

The points table for MPNP is given below:

Selection Factors	Points Allocated
Language	20 – 5 bonus points (if you know both official languages)
Age	10
Work Experience	15
Education	25
Adaptability	20
Total	100

 

Points Calculator for Nova Scotia PNP

The minimum points required in order to be eligible are 67 out of 100. These points are calculated based on factors such as work experience, age, education, language proficiency, etc.

 

The points table for Nova Scotia PNP is given below:

Selection Factors	Points Allocated
Education	25
Work Experience	15
Language Proficiency	28
Adaptability	10
Age	12
Arranged Employment	10

 

Ontario PNP Points Calculator

OINP or Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is a stream which allows the province to look for skilled immigrants with the required skills that are listed on federal government express pool. The minimum score required 400 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.

 

The points table for Ontario PNP is given below:

Selection Factors	Points Allocated
Education	25
Work Experience	15
Language Proficiency	28
Adaptability	10
Age	12
Arranged Employment	10

 

SINP Points Calculator 

The points table for SINP is given below:

 

Selection Factors	Points Allocated
Education	23
Work Experience	15
Language Proficiency	20
Age	12
Connection to Saskatchewan labor market	30

 

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Which PNPs are currently open and issuing invitations?

Province	Category / Stream	Program Status	Express Entry-Linked	Job Required
Alberta	Accelerated Tech Pathway	Accepting applications	Yes	Yes
	Rural Entrepreneur	Coming soon	No	No
	Rural Renewal	Coming soon	No	Yes
	Express Entry	Passive	Yes	No
	Alberta Opportunity	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Farm	Accepting applications	No	No
	Graduate Entrepreneur	Accepting applications	No	No
	Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur	Accepting applications	No	No
British Columbia	Skilled Worker	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Skilled Worker - EEBC Option	Accepting applications	Yes	Yes
	Skills Immigration: International Graduate	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Skills Immigration: Skilled Worker	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	International Graduate: EEBC Option	Accepting EOIs	Yes	Yes
	Express Entry BC: Healthcare Professional	Accepting applications	Yes	Yes
	Entry Level and Semi-Skilled	Accepting EOIs	No	Yes
	Skilled Worker International Graduate (Includes EEBC Option)	Accepting applications	Yes	Yes
	Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (Includes EEBC Option)	Accepting EOIs	Yes	Yes
	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (Includes EEBC Option)	Accepting applications	Yes	Yes
	Skills Immigration: International Post-Graduate	Accepting applications	No	No
	Entrepreneur — Base Category	Accepting EOIs	No	No
	Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot	Open	No	No
Manitoba	International Education Stream (IES): Graduate Internship	Accepting EOIs	No	No
	International Education Stream (IES): International Student Entrepreneur Pilot	Accepting EOIs	No	No
	Skilled Worker Overseas	Accepting EOIs	No	No
	Skilled Worker Overseas - Express Entry	Accepting EOIs	Yes	No
	Skilled Worker Overseas - Human Capital	Coming soon	No	No
	Skilled Worker in Manitoba	Accepting EOIs	No	Yes
	Skilled Worker in Manitoba - Employer Direct Recruitment	Coming soon	No	Yes
	Skilled Worker in Manitoba - Manitoba Work Experience pathway	Coming soon	No	Yes
	Business Investor: Entrepreneur	Accepting applications	No	No
	Business Investor: Farm Investor	Accepting applications	No	No
	International Education Stream (IES): Career Employment	Accepting EOIs	No	Yes
	Morden Community-Driven Initiative	Accepting applications	No	No
New Brunswick	Strategic Initiative	Accepting applications	No	No
	NB Express Entry	Accepting EOIs	Yes	No
	NB Skilled Worker	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	NB Business Immigration Stream	Accepting applications	No	No
	Atlantic Immigration Pilot for New Brunswick Employers	Accepting EOIs	No	No
Newfoundland and Labrador	Express Entry Skilled Worker	Accepting applications	Yes	Yes
	Skilled Worker	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	International Graduate	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	International Graduate Entrepreneur	Accepting applications	No	No
	International Entrepreneur	Accepting applications periodically	No	No
	Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador	accepting applications	No	No
Northwest Territories	Express Entry	Accepting applications	Yes	Yes
	Skilled Workers	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Critical Impact Workers	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Business	Accepting applications	No	No
Nova Scotia	International Graduates in Demand	Open	Yes	Yes
	Experience: Express Entry	Accepting applications	Yes	No
	Labour Market Priorities	Passive	Yes	No
	Labour Market Priorities for Physicians	Accepting applications	Yes	Yes
	Skilled Worker	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Occupation in Demand	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Entrepreneur	Accepting EOIs	No	No
	International Graduate Entrepreneur	Accepting EOIs	No	No
	Physician	Accepting applications	No	Yes
Ontario	Regional immigration pilot	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Human Capital Priorities - FSW candidates	Passive	Yes	No
	Human Capital Priorities - CEC candidates	Passive	Yes	No
	Skilled Trades	Passive	Yes	No
	French-Speaking Skilled Worker - FSW candidates	Passive	Yes	No
	French-Speaking Skilled Worker - CEC candidates	Passive	Yes	No
	Employer Job Offer - Foreign Workers	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Employer Job Offer - In-Demand Skills	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Employer Job Offer - International Students	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Masters Graduate	Accepting applications	No	No
	PhD Graduate	Accepting applications	No	No
	Entrepreneur	Accepting EOIs	No	No
Prince Edward Island	Express Entry	Accepting EOIs	Yes	No
	Labour Impact - Skilled Worker	Accepting EOIs	No	Yes
	Labour Impact - Critical Worker	Accepting EOIs	No	Yes
	Labour Impact - International Graduate	Accepting EOIs	No	Yes
	Business Impact - Work Permit	Accepting EOIs	No	No
Quebec	Quebec Skilled Worker Program	Accepting EOIs	No	No
	Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) - Temporary Foreign Workers	Accepting applications	No	No
	Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) - International Student	Accepting applications	No	No
	Entrepreneur Program	November 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021	No	No
	Self-Employed Worker Program	November 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021	No	No
	Investor Program	Suspended until April 1, 2023.	No	No
Saskatchewan	International Graduate Entrepreneur	Accepting applications	No	No
	International Skilled Worker Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Saskatchewan Experience: Hospitality Sector	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Saskatchewan Experience: Long-Haul Truck Driver	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Tech Talent Pathway	Accepting applications	Yes	Yes
	International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry	Accepting EOIs	Yes	No
	International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand	Accepting EOIs	No	No
	International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Saskatchewan Experience: Existing Work Permit	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Saskatchewan Experience: Health Professionals/Hospitality Sector Project, Long Haul Truck Driver Project	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Saskatchewan Experience: Students	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Entrepreneur	Accepting EOIs	No	No
	Farm Owners and Operators	Accepting applications	No	No
Yukon	Yukon Community Program	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Express Entry	Accepting applications	Yes	Yes
	Skilled Worker	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Critical Impact Worker	Accepting applications	No	Yes
	Business Nominee	Accepting applications	No	No

 

How to get nominated in Canada PNP?

In Canada, the federal government makes all the final immigration decisions, not the provincial government. As a result, PNPs are a two part procedures. In order to receive a provincial nomination, you must first apply to the province. You must then reapply to the federal government for your status as a permanent resident of Canada, even if the provincial approves you.

 

You will need to apply particularly in that province or territory where you wish to migrate to, and it is essential to meet the requirements needed for jobs in terms of having work experience, skills, and educational qualifications.

 

The province or territory will then determine whether you meet their employment standards. If they consider your profile they will inform you on how long it will take to process the application.

 

Once the province or territory approves your application, you must submit an application for permanent residency within the time frame that they specify.

 

The PNP program is eligible for people who;

• Have necessary skills, qualifications, work experience, and education to be able to contribute to the economy of a specific territory or province.
• Wish to live in that territory or province.
• Wish to become permanent resident

 

There are two processes for getting a nomination:

 

Express Entry process

• In order to be eligible for a nomination, you must qualify for the PNP of the territory or province where you are applying to.
• You can apply by contacting the territory or province, or, by creating an Express Entry profile by selecting the territories and provinces.
• If you receive a notification of interest, you can contact them and apply for a nomination.
• If you get nominated, update your Express Entry profile in order to receive 600 additional points.

 

Non-Express Entry process

• In order to be eligible, make sure to qualify for the PNP of the territory or province.
• Contact the territory or province for getting a nomination.
• If you are nominated, you can apply for permanent residency online.

 

Canada PR via Provincial Nominee Program

To get a Canada PR via PNP, you need to follow few steps:

 

Eligibility: Find out the eligibility and requirements for the available PNPs in order to determine the options available and to choose the right PNP.

 

Application process: Determine your choice and complete the Provincial Nominee Program application and submit it to the territory or province.

 

Certificate: After completion of your application, if you are eligible you will receive an official Provincial Nomination certificate which allows you to move to the next step.

 

Permanent residence application: Apply to the federal government for permanent residency in Canada. You can apply through Express Entry if you are nominated through an Express-Entry aligned PNP, if not, you must submit a paper application.

 

Certain PNP streams accept applications on the basis of first come first serve; others demand that applicants submit an Expression of Interest beforehand. Additionally, many PNP streams—referred to as base streams function independently of the federal Express Entry immigration system, and other PNP streams are in line with Express Entry.

 

Canada PNP Draws 2022

Provincial Nominee Program	Number of Candidates invited in 2022
Alberta PNP	2,320
British Columbia PNP	8,878
Manitoba PNP	7,469
Ontario PNP	21,261
Prince Edward Island PNP	1,854
Saskatchewan PNP	11,113
Nova Scotia PNP	162

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