British Columbia and Ontario invite candidates in most recent Provincial Nomination draws

 This week, British Columbia and Ontario sent out invitations to candidates to apply through the Provincial Nominee Program.  Provincial nomination itself is not the same as permanent residency, but it is the first step in obtaining permanent residency.

 Most Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) have their own provincial candidate programs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for state nomination.  Quebec’s immigration programs are administered by the province and are distinct from Canada’s immigration programs.  The PNP was launched in 1998 and now accounts for over 80,000 PR admissions per year. The increase in the number of PNP admissions in Canada is because the federal and provincial governments consider it an effective tool to promote

Ontario  On September 29, the Ontario Immigrant Candidates Program (OINP) invited 1,340 candidates from the Express Entry Skilled Trades category. Candidates must score 266 points  To qualify for this category, candidates must already reside in Ontario and must have at least one year of cumulative full-time paid work experience (or (the equivalent of paid part-time work)). National Occupational Classification (NOC) major group 72, 73 or 82. Work experience must have been obtained within the last two years.

British Columbia  On October 4, more than 229 candidates were invited to contest the provincial nomination in British Columbia.  The majority of candidates (184) were invited to the general draw, which included technical positions. Invitations have been sent to candidates in the Skilled Worker and International Postgraduate categories, which include Express Entry candidates.  The minimum SIRS scores earned by general lottery competitors range from 82 to 120.

The state also held invitational competitions for candidates for the following occupations.  32 early childhood educators and assistants with a score of at least 60 (NOC 4214). world  13 health workers in the skilled worker, international graduate, entry-level and semi-skilled worker (including EEBC option) categories with a score of 60 or higher  Entry-level and semi-skilled categories of health aides with a minimum score of 60.  Other preferred occupations with a minimum score of 60.

The BC PNP considers several factors based on the state's workforce needs. British Columbia believes that:  Education: The level and field of education and where it is completed  language skills  Profession  Length of work experience and skill level  Job salary and/or skill level  intend to live, work or settle in a specific area  Strategic focus: Addressing factors specific to the needs of the British Columbia labour market o Supporting government pilot projects and initiatives

 This will be one of last October's draws, as BC has suspended the October 12-November 16 draw due to the transition from the 2016 NOC to 2021.  If you are looking for more information about immigrating to Canada please call me.  Contact No.: 011 41673029 MailId:info@esseindia.com  Address: Building No.5, 3rd Floor, Kehar Singh Estate, Westend Marg, Lane-2 Saidulajab, Saket, New Delhi, 110030