The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended invitations to international individuals to seek permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program of the Express Entry system. The Canadian government organizes selection events every two weeks for applicants in the Express Entry system.
The most recent selection event for the Provincial Nominee Program took place on August 13, 2024, with the last one occurring on July 30, 2024.
Individuals from other countries seeking to make Canada their home can apply for Canadian Permanent Resident status via the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This program permits them to reside, live, and work within a specific province or territory.
On August 13, 763 Express Entry invitations were issued to eligible foreign nationals, with the lowest-ranked candidate receiving a CRS score of 763. 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 August 13, 2024, and ending on August 14, 2024.
The previous draw under the Provincial Nominee Program was conducted on July 30, 2024, when 964 Express Entry invitations were issued to eligible foreign nationals ranked among the first, with the lowest-ranked candidate receiving a CRS score of 686.
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is designed for workers with the necessary skills, education, and work experience to contribute to a specific province or territory’s economy and become permanent residents of Canada. Each province and territory has its immigration programs targeting specific groups, such as students, businessmen, skilled workers, or semi-skilled workers.
The Canadian government uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language ability, with the cut-off score for each Express Entry draw, even the lowest-ranking applicant receiving an ITA for permanent residence, affecting the overall score.
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.