The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended invitations to foreign people to apply for permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program within the Express Entry system. The Canadian government organizes selection events every two weeks for candidates in the Express Entry system. The latest selection event for the Provincial Nominee Program was on July 16, 2024, while the previous draw was held on July 2, 2024.

Individuals from abroad who wish to make Canada their home can seek Canadian Permanent Resident status via the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This program permits them to live, reside, and work in a specific province or territory.

The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in Canada allow provinces and territories to select immigrants for permanent residency. There are several different PNP streams in Canada. PNPs select candidates based on criteria such as having a job offer in the province, working in an in-demand occupation, having previous work or study experience in the province, or having the resources to start a business in the province.

On July 16, 2024, 1391 Express Entry invitations were issued to eligible foreign nationals, with the lowest-ranked candidate receiving a CRS score of 670. Date and time of round: July 16, 2024 at 15:39:40 UTC while the Tie-breaking rule date was May 04, 2024 at 13:27:31 UTC. If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. The period during which invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions is the period beginning on July 16, 2024 and ending on July 17, 2024.

The previous draw under the Provincial Nominee Program was conducted on July 2, 2024, when 920 Express Entry invitations were issued to eligible foreign nationals ranked among the first, with the lowest-ranked candidate receiving a CRS score of 739.

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is created for employees possessing the required abilities, education, and employment background to enhance the economy of a particular province or territory and to settle permanently in Canada. Every province and territory has its unique immigration schemes aimed at particular categories, including students, entrepreneurs, skilled employees, or workers with some skills.

The Canadian federal administration employs the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to sort applicants according to elements such as age, educational background, employment history, and proficiency in languages, adjusting the threshold for each Express Entry draw. Even the applicant at the bottom of the list is guaranteed an Immigrant Visa for permanent residency, impacting the cumulative score.

To obtain a Canada PR via PNP, follow these steps: determine eligibility and requirements for available PNPs, complete the application process, submit it to the territory or province, and receive an official Provincial Nomination certificate if eligible, allowing you to proceed to the next step.

Canada Express Entry is a program for skilled immigrants seeking permanent residency in Canada, managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under various programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Provincial Nominee Program.