On March 14, 2022, BC-PNP(British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program) issued 176 Invitations to apply in the latest Draw. British Columbia has invited applicants from Tech, Childcare & Healthcare industries via 4 different draws. The nominated categories, Number of Invitations, Occupations,  and the points required for this draw are as follow: Targeted Tech Draw Invitations: 123 Category: Skilled Worker International Graduate Minimum Score Required: 85 Points Targeted Draw Early Child Educator (NOC 4214): 27 Category: Skilled Worker International Graduate Minimum Score Required: 85 Points Targeted Health Care Economy Invitations: 21 Category: Skilled Worker International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Minimum Score Required: 85 Points Targeted Draw for Health Care Assistants (NOC 3413): 5 Category: Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Minimum Score Required: 63   Total 123 Invitations were sent to those candidates who are having experience in 1 of the tech occupation out of 29 Tech Occupations. 27 Invitations were sent to those candidates who are qualified Under NOC 4214 (Early Child Educator) 21 Invitations were sent to those who are having experience in 1 of 35 Healthcare Occupations. Rest 5 Invitations were sent to those Candidates who are performing under NOC 3413 (Health Care Assistants). List of Targeted Occupations are as follow: BC PNP Tech Occupations 0131 Telecommunication carriers managers 0213 Computer and information systems managers 0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts 2131 Civil engineers 2132 Mechanical engineers 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers 2134 Chemical engineers 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants 2172 Database analysts and data administrators 2173 Software engineers and designers 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 2175 Web designers and developers 2221 Biological technologists and technicians 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) 2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 2281 Computer network technicians 2282 User support technicians 2283 Information systems testing technicians 5121 Authors and writers 5122 Editors 5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters 5224 Broadcast technicians 5225 Audio and video recording technicians 5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade Care economy: Healthcare occupations 0311   Managers in healthcare 3011   Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors 3012   Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 3111   Specialist physicians 3112   General practitioners and family physicians 3113   Dentists 3122   Chiropractors 3124   Allied primary health practitioners 3125   Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 3131   Pharmacists 3132   Dietitians and nutritionists 3141   Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 3142   Physiotherapists 3143   Occupational therapists 3144   Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 3211   Medical laboratory technologists 3212   Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants 3214   Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists 3215   Medical radiation technologists 3216   Medical sonographers 3217   Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. 3219   Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 3221   Denturists 3222   Dental hygienists and dental therapists 3223   Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants 3232   Practitioners of natural healing 3233   Licensed practical nurses 3234   Paramedical occupations 3237   Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 3411   Dental assistants 3413   Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates* 4151   Psychologists 4152   Social workers 4153   Family, marriage and other related counsellors 4212   Social and community service workers Care economy: Childcare occupations 4214   Early Childhood Educators Health Occupation 3413 Health Care Assistants/Health Care aides

On March 10, 2022, Manitoba Published the details of the Latest MPNP (Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program) draw#139. Manitoba issued a total of 120 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to Skilled Immigrants to apply for Permanent Residency in Manitoba. Manitoba introduced 6 draws Starting from Jan 2022 to till now. A total of 1500 invitations were released during this period. Manitoba issued 33 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) out of 120 (LAA) to those applicants who had a valid Express Entry profile & Valid job seeker code. Details of the number of Invites, Ranking, and Nominated stream are as follow: SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 50 Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 781 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STREAM Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 36 SKILLED WORKERS OVERSEAS Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 34 who were invited directly by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 718  

On March 08, 2022, ACT issued 79 Invitations to apply under Visa sub-class 190 and sub-class 491. Canberra invited the highest-ranking matrix to apply for ACT nomination. The minimum ranking score doesn’t guarantee you an invitation. Canberra Matrix Round of Invitation details are as follow: Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 1 invitation  (100  points) 491 nominations: 1 invitation (70  points) Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nomination: 1 invitation 491 nomination: 0 invitation Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations 190 nominations: 11 invitations 491 nominations: 26 invitations Overseas applicants Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nominations: 5 invitations 491 nominations: 34 invitations Check your eligibility for Australia Permanent Residency today.

SINP ( Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program) launches a New Tech Program. On March 7, 2022, Saskatchewan launches a New Tech Program to attract Tech professionals. SINP Tech program will help those Tech Workers in  11 tech occupations who are interested to move to Saskatchewan. The purpose of this Talent Tech Pathway is to fulfill the Critical labor shortage in Saskatchewan Technology Sector. This program will help to accelerate the Immigration process of those Tech Workers who are already working in Canada, as well as the Candidates who are outside Canada. Eligibility Requirement for New Tech Program: Applicants must have a job offer from a SINP employer in 1 occupation out of 11 Tech Occupations. A minimum score of CLB 5 (IELTS) if the applicant is currently working in Saskatchewan. A minimum score of CLB 7 (IELTS) if applying under the Express Entry program. Applicant must have a minimum of 1-year experience (last 5 years) in the targeted occupation. Applicant must have a post-secondary education. Applicant must hold a professional license (if applicable on targeted occupation)   The List of Eligible occupations for the SINP Tech program is as below: 0213 Computer and information systems managers 2133 Electrical and Electronics engineers 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 2171 Information System analysts and consultants 2172 Database analysts and data administrators 2173 Software engineers and designers 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 2175 Web designers and developers 2281 Computer network technicians 2282 User support technicians 2283 Information system testing technicians    

On March 8, 2022, BC-PNP issued 204 Invitation in the latest Draw. BC-PNP invited those candidates who have the highest ranking in each category/Stream. British Columbia has invited 191 Applicants under General Draw for Skilled Immigrants while 13 Invitations were sent to skilled workers with NOC 0621 (Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers) & NOC 0631 (Restaurant and Food Service Managers) in the second draw. Invitations & scores for each category are mentioned below: General Draw Invitations: 191 Category: SI-Skilled Worker Minimum score required: 112 Category: SI-International Graduate Minimum score required: 100 Category: Express Entry & Semi-Skilled Minimum score required: 77 Category: EEBC – Skilled Worker Minimum score required: 128 Category: EEBC – International Graduate Minimum score required: 114   Draw type: Targeted NOC 0621 & 0631 = 13 Invitations  Category: SI-Skilled Worker Minimum score required: 128 Category: SI-International Graduate Minimum score required: 128 Category: EEBC – Skilled Worker Minimum score required: 128 Category: EEBC – International Graduate Minimum score required: 128

On March 01, 2022, BC-PNP (British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program) issued 136 Invitations Under SI-Skilled Worker, SI-International Graduate, EEBC-Skilled Worker, EEBC – International Graduate to apply for Permanent Residency British Columbia. BC-PNP has selected 29 occupations to issued the nomination in this draw. NOC Job Title 0131 Telecommunication carriers managers 0213 Computer and information systems managers 0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts 2131 Civil engineers 2132 Mechanical engineers 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers 2134 Chemical engineers 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants 2172 Database analysts and data administrators 2173 Software engineers and designers 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 2175 Web designers and developers 2221 Biological technologists and technicians 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) 2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 2281 Computer network technicians 2282 User support technicians 2283 Information systems testing technicians 5121 Authors and writers 5122 Editors 5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters 5224 Broadcast technicians 5225 Audio and video recording technicians 5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade List of Invitations & scoring required for each category as follow: Category: SI-Skilled Worker Minimum Score: 85 Category: SI-International Graduate Minimum Score: 85 Category: EEBC-Skilled Worker Minimum Score: 85 Category: EEBC-International Graduate Minimum Score – 85

On March 02, 2022, Canada invited 1,047 Immigrants in the latest PNP draw. Canada only invited Provincial Nominee Immigrants in this Draw. The lowest CRS ranking for this round was 761. In the previous draw, Canada invited 1,082 Express Entry Candidates under the provincial Nominee Program to apply for Permanent Residency. Nominated Candidates will be awarded 600 additional points to their Express Entry profile which means without PNP nomination the lowest ranking was 161 only. These Candidates will have 60 days to apply for Permanent Residency. IRCC may pause the Canadian Express Class & FSWP draws but every 2 weeks IRCC invites candidates through PNP program. Total Number of invites in the month of January was 1,428 and in the month of February IRCC issued 2,145 ITA’s.  

OINP issued a total of 1,493 invites in the past two days. Ontario invited International Graduate Students & Workers for a provincial nomination. On February 28, 2022, OINP Invited 173 Immigrants from Ph.D. Graduate Stream with a Minimum score of just 16. On March 1, 2022, OINP Invited Masters Graduate, Foreign Worker & International Student Stream. Between February 28, 2022, to March 01, 2022 applicants received the nomination under the following categories: Master’s Graduate: Number of Invites – 238 Minimum Score – 41 Foreign Worker: Number of Invites – 456 Minimum Score – 39 International Student: Number of Invites – 411 Minimum Score – 72 International Student *Targeted Occupations: Number of Invites – 215 Minimum Score – 42 Ph.D. Graduate: Number of Invites – 173 Minimum Score – 16 OINP issued Targeted Invites to International Student Stream Applicants with a minimum score of 42 and having work experience in one of 41 NOCs: 2232 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 2233 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians 2242 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) 2243 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 2253 – Drafting technologists and technicians 2282 – User support technicians 2283 – Information systems testing technicians 7201 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations 7202 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 7203 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades 7204 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades 7205 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers 7232 – Tool and die makers 7233 – Sheet metal workers 7236 – Ironworkers 7241 – Electricians (except industrial and power system) 7242 – Industrial electricians 7251 – Plumbers 7271 – Carpenters 7281 – Bricklayers 7282 – Concrete finishers 7284 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers, and lathers 7291 – Roofers and shinglers 7293 – Insulators 7294 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) 7301 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades 7302 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews 7303 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations 7305 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators 7311 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 7312 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 7313 – Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 7314 – Railway carmen/women 7315 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors 7318 – Elevator constructors and mechanics 7321 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers 7333 – Electrical mechanics 7334 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and other related mechanics 7371 – Crane operators 8255 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services 9241 – Power engineers and power systems operators International Students with an Eligible job offer from an employer from Ontario may eligible for OINP’s International Student Stream under the Job offer Category.

On March 02, 2022, the Immigration Ministry of Quebec has released the details of the latest Arrima Draw held on February 24, 2022. Quebec has invited 306 applicants to submit an application for Permanent Residency through the Arrima Portal. The minimum score for this draw was 630 or higher. Either applicant must have a job offer from outside the territory of Montreal Metropolitan Community.

On February 24, 2022, Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program (MPNP) invited 278 Immigration Candidates. Manitoba issued 4 draws starting this year to now.  Candidates who are working in regulated occupations & have licenses have been selected in this MPNP draw. If the applicant is not working in a regulated occupation or doesn’t have the necessary license will get the refusal. Invited Candidates with Valid Express Entry profiles and Jobseeker validation code will be entitled to receive a Nomination. Let’s have a look at invited categories & number of Invitations under each category: SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 206 Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 61   INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STREAM Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 33   SKILLED WORKERS OVERSEAS Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 39 who were invited directly by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 685