As Newfoundland & Labrador approaches its nomination cap, invitations to the Provincial Nominee Program are sent out by Ontario and British Columbia. Learn the most important modifications for the 2024 PNP draws.
Candidates are encouraged to apply for provincial nomination through their respective programs by participating in draws hosted by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) this week.
Provinces and territories can work with the federal government on immigration issues through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which was created in 1998. A province nomination gives Express Entry candidates an extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, which is a substantial benefit even if it does not provide permanent residency. Receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in subsequent drawings is now very likely due to this rise.
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – October 17, 2024
Through the Express Entry: Skilled Trades stream, 1,307 candidates received invitations from the OINP on October 17. Candidates who met the eligibility requirements had appropriate work experience in specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes and CRS scores between 405 and 435.
Please consult the official resource for a comprehensive list of approved occupations together with their NOC codes.
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) – October 16, 2024
BCPNP targeted more than 190 candidates with two rounds of invites on October 16:
General Draw: 102 applicants from various streams were invited. Below is a list of the minimum scoring requirements:
| Stream | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 127 |
| Skilled Worker – EEBC option | 127 |
| International Graduate | 127 |
| International Graduate – EEBC option | 127 |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 110 |
Targeted Draws: Using the International Graduate and Skilled Worker streams (including the EEBC option), these were held for certain industries.
| Industry | Minimum Score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare | 83 | 38 |
| Construction | 89 | 21 |
| Healthcare | 99 | 28 |
| Veterinary Care | 80 | <5 |
Newfoundland & Labrador Approaches Maximum Provincial Allocation
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Immigration, Population Growth, and Skills recently released an update stating that the province is getting close to using up all of its allotted provincial nominations for 2024.
The number of new permanent residents, including those who enter under the PNP, is decided annually by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Each province’s share is determined by a number of variables, including the need for labor in the employment market and the ability of the province to absorb new citizens.
Prioritization of Key Sectors
With only a few nominations left, Newfoundland and Labrador will give preference to candidates in fields including construction, early learning, and health care that are experiencing a manpower shortage. Applications from those with exceptional or urgent circumstances will still be considered.
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) will accept all additional applications; however, processing will not start up again until 2025. According to the department, the NLPNP will resume its typical processing schedule of 25 days in January 2025.