Provincial Nominee Program Update: British Columbia, Manitoba, PEI, and Quebec Issue New Invitations

Four provinces have recently issued invitations under their respective provincial programs, offering candidates the opportunity to apply for Canadian permanent residency.

British Columbia (October 22)

The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued around 125 invitations across several occupational categories within the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams:

Candidates were required to hold BC job offers, with varying minimum scores per category.

Manitoba (October 24)

In its 231st draw, Manitoba issued 253 Letters of Advice under these streams:

Most invitations (210) were from the base PNP, while 43 came from the enhanced PNP. Skilled Worker Overseas candidates required a strategic recruitment invitation.

Prince Edward Island (September 20)

PEI issued 48 invitations, with the minimum score for Business invitations set at 97. Invitations were granted to:

• Healthcare sector candidates
• Construction sector candidates
• Trucking and Transportation candidates with expiring work permits
• International Graduate stream candidates with expiring work permits

Of the total invitations, 46 were for Labour and Express Entry candidates, and 2 were for Business candidates.

Quebec (September 19)

Quebec issued 1,650 invitations under the Regular Skilled Worker Program, with requirements including an oral French proficiency of NCLC 7. Invited candidates needed either a minimum score of 573 or a job offer outside Montreal.

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