IRCC Issued New Provincial Immigration Opportunities in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta!

Publish Date: 07/10/2024

This week, three Canadian provinces—British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta—held significant immigration draws and provided updates on their provincial nominee programs, offering new pathways for skilled workers, graduates, and professionals.

British Columbia

Draw Date	Stream	Cut-off/Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
October 2, 2024	General Draw		81
	Skilled Worker	128
	International Graduate	128
	Entry Level & Semi-Skilled	110
In-Demand Sectors
	Childcare	83	35
	Construction	89	23
	Healthcare	99	28
	Veterinary Care	80	<5

Manitoba

Draw Date	Stream	Cut-off/Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
September 27, 2024	International Education Stream	N/A	269
	Skilled Worker Overseas (Strategic Recruitment Initiative)	582	79
Total			348 (56 with Express Entry)

Alberta

Program/Stream	2024 Nominations Issued	Remaining Nomination Spaces	Applications to Process	Currently Processing
Total Nominations (2024)	8,023	1,727	4,440
Accelerated Tech Pathway	966	4	539	March 18, 2024
Healthcare Pathway (Express Entry)	428	242	25	September 9, 2024
Law Enforcement Pathway	9	11	<10	September 9, 2024
Alberta Opportunity Stream	4,366	898	2,115	January 11, 2024
Rural Renewal Stream	1,514	312	1,667	March 6, 2024
Tourism and Hospitality Stream	399	201	0	All applications processed