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Manitoba invited 120 candidates in draw #139
On March 10, 2022, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #139, MPNP issued 50 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score to get the LAA in this category was 781 points, 169 points more compared to the previous draw. In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, Manitoba issued 34 LAAs. The lowest score in the SWO category was 718 points, 33 points more than in the previous round. In addition, Manitoba invited 36 candidates in the International Education Category. In total, Manitoba issued LAAs to 120 candidates, including 33 Express Entry candidates. MPNP has invited 1,500 candidates in 2022, and 333 of them received invitations in the Express Entry.
#Manitoba, #MPNP, #International_students, #PNP, #SWO, #SWM
British Columbia introduced key changes to the BCPNP
On March 10, 2022, British Columbia introduced key changes to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) Skills Immigration stream to meet the labour needs of the province. Effective immediately, the province will prioritize healthcare workers and early childhood educators (ECEs) to increase support for the care economy. According to the new amendments, healthcare and dental assistants will be eligible for the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category. In addition, the province replaced the Health Care Professional category with the Health Authority category, which is now open to all occupations employed by a health authority. However, management occupations will not be eligible under the International Graduates categories and will be admitted only under Skilled Worker categories. Two years of skilled experience will make applicants eligible for the Skilled Worker category, which before required two years of directly related experience.
#BCPNP, #skilled_immigration, #healthcare_workers, #early_childhood_education
Manitoba introduced a special immigration measure for Ukraine and invited 71 candidates
On March 9, 2022, the Government of Manitoba responded to the situation in Ukraine and in line with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), introduced a special immigration measure for Ukrainian candidates. Under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), the province invited 71 candidates who meet all MPNP eligibility criteria and are affected by ongoing events in Ukraine. To be eligible, applicants must be a Ukrainian citizen, have a minimum of CLB 4 in each language band, have connections to the province (close relative, family-like, community, previous employment or studies in Manitoba), and score at least 60 points.
#Manitoba, #MPNP, #International_students, #Ukraine, #IRCC
BC clarified the guideline regarding the Invitations to Apply
On March 10, 2022, British Columbia clarified guidelines regarding the Invitations to Apply (ITAs). Invitations to apply (ITAs) are based on the information applicants provide in registrations which the province used to rank, select, and invite candidates to meet BC’s economic and labour market needs. Education, language skills, occupation, work experience, wage or skill level of the job offer, applicant’s intention to live, work and settle in the province, and strategic priorities (factors that address specific labour market needs in the province) are the main attributes that the province consider when inviting candidates.
#BCPNP, #skilled_immigration, #ITA
Manitoba nominated 210 candidates in February 2022
On March 10, 2022, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published new nomination issuance statistics. In February 2022, the province nominated 210 skilled workers and 2 business investor stream candidates. Manitoba also refused 5 skilled worker applications. MPNP invited 551 skilled workers and 2 business concepts. In February, MPNP received 842 applications from skilled workers and 2 applications from business candidates. Currently, the province is assessing 571 applications, and the other 2,280 applications are pending assessment. Additionally, Manitoba nominated 144 Express Entry candidates.
#Manitoba, #MPNP, #Skilled_workers, #business_immigration, #PNP, #nomination_certificates, #MPNP_monthly_data