Canada has introduced major changes to its Express Entry system and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in a bid to reshape its immigration landscape. The country aims to welcome 117,500 newcomers through the PNP annually by the end of 2025.
Four Canadian provinces - British Columbia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Manitoba have invited candidates to apply for permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP selects skilled workers who have the potential to contribute to the economy and fill gaps in the labor market. Read on to learn more about the PNP draws and the eligibility requirements.
The IRCC has issued 7,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence in an all-program Express Entry draw, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 481.
The recent draw was an all-program draw with a lower cut-off CRS score, and it seems that IRCC has returned to its regular procedure of considering all candidates in the Express Entry pool. Canada plans to invite over 105,000 immigrants annually for the next three years through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Canada's Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 projects a rise in the number of immigrants through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Express Entry and PNP candidates will now be able to monitor their applications and stay informed of any necessary updates to their profiles.