British Columbia and Prince Edward Island Issue New Invitations Through the Provincial Nominee Program

Publish Date: 04/11/2024

In the latest rounds of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), British Columbia and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have issued new invitations to candidates aiming for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR). The nominations provide selected candidates with additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, boosting their chances for a successful PR application through Express Entry.

Provincial Nomination Details:

Province	Category	Invitations	Min. Score
British Columbia	General Draw	31	134
	Childcare Occupations	20	90
	Construction Occupations	20	96
	Healthcare Occupations	12	104
	Veterinary Occupations	<5	80
Prince Edward Island	Labour & Express Entry	89	—
	Business Work Permit Entrepreneur	2	92

The Provincial Nominee Program was established to support Canada’s regional labor market needs by allowing provinces to select skilled candidates who are likely to integrate successfully into the local economy.

A provincial nomination is highly advantageous for candidates, especially those in the Express Entry pool, as it grants an additional 600 CRS points, significantly improving their chances of receiving an invitation for PR.

These recent draws by British Columbia and PEI reflect Canada’s continued focus on regional economic growth and targeted skill shortages. Candidates who received invitations can proceed with their applications, bringing them one step closer to Canadian Permanent Residency.