Provincial Nominee Updates: B.C., Quebec, and Alberta Issue New Invitations for Immigration Candidates

This week, British Columbia (B.C.), Quebec, and Alberta have extended invitations to provincial immigration candidates for nomination or selection.

Every Canadian province and territory, except for Nunavut and Quebec, operates Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Immigration is a shared responsibility between federal and provincial/territorial governments. PNPs allow these governments to attract skilled immigrants who can help meet regional labor market needs and address demographic challenges.

Note: Quebec does not have a PNP due to an agreement with the federal government, granting Quebec control over its economic immigration.

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Provincial Immigration Results from May 25 to May 31

BRITISH COLUMBIA
On May 28, British Columbia held two draws through its British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP).

General Draw:

• • • • 35 invitations issued.
      • Streams included:
        • Skilled Worker (minimum score: 131)
        • Skilled Worker – Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option (minimum score: 131)
        • International Graduate (minimum score: 131)
        • International Graduate – EEBC option (minimum score: 131)
        • Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (minimum score: 110)

Targeted Occupational Draws:

• • • • Childcare Occupations:
        11 invitations (minimum score: 93)

• • • • Construction Occupations:
        11 invitations (minimum score: 93)

• • • • Healthcare Occupations:
        9 invitations (minimum score: 100)

• • • • Veterinary Care Occupations:
        Fewer than 5 invitations (minimum score: 80)

QUEBEC

Quebec has published the results of a draw conducted on April 25, with the candidate extraction date from the Arrima bank being April 22, 2024. The draw invited 1,415 candidates to apply for permanent selection.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • • • Oral French proficiency level 7 or higher (Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français) or its equivalent.
      • Score of 598 points or above.

Additional invitations were extended to candidates with:

• • • •  Oral French proficiency level 7 or higher.
      • Valid job offer outside the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

Successful candidates can apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate, which is required before applying for permanent residence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

ALBERTA

Alberta has released the results of a provincial draw conducted on May 1, 2024, through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).

Draw Results:

• • • • 40 Notification of Interest (NOI) letters issued to candidates in the “dedicated healthcare pathway with Alberta job offer” category.
      • Minimum CRS score of 305.

These draws highlight the ongoing efforts of Canadian provinces to address regional labor and demographic needs through targeted immigration initiatives.
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