Canada Express Entry Latest Program-Specific Draw Invites 1,499

Those invited had been nominated by a province/territory under Canada's Provincial Nominee Program.

On June 19, 2024, the Canadian government invited another 1,499 to apply for permanent residency. The invitations were sent out through the Express Entry system, a flagship application management system. Launched in 2015, there have been 298 Express Entry draws so far.

The latest draw under Express Entry of Canada was on June 19, 2024 at 14:37:26 UTC. Invitations went out to Express Entry candidates with a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination. As a PNP nomination in itself is worth CRS 600, the minimum required score was that of CRS 663. Without adding the CRS points for a nomination, the human capital factors score of the candidate would have been only 63.

What is the Provincial Nominee Program?

Canadian PNP is a route to Canadian PR visa for applicants selected by a province or territory other than Quebec or Nunavut. The PNP of Canada is specifically designed for enabling the provinces/territories in Canada to get newcomers that have -

1. Expressed an interest in settling as a permanent resident within that province/territory, and
2. The potential to contribute to the economic development and prosperity of that province/territory.

How to immigrate to Canada as a provincial nominee?

To immigrate to Canada as a nominee, you will first have to secure a nomination by a province or territory that is a participant in the Provincial Nominee Program. Except Nunavut territory and Quebec province, all other provinces and territories have a PNP. Quebec immigration programs run independently. Nunavut has no immigration program as such.

Once you receive a nomination, you can use your Nomination Certificate to apply to IRCC for permanent residency.

Am I eligible for Canadian PNP?

There are many pathways available under the PNP of Canada. Each of the provinces and territories runs its own ‘streams’ or immigration programs. Specifically targeting a particular class of immigrants, a PNP stream can be for -

• skilled workers
• semi-skilled workers
• students
• business people

There are 80+ PNP streams available. The right one for you will be as per your unique profile.

How to apply for Canada PR under PNP?

There are 2 ways of applying for Canada PR under PNP, depending upon the PNP stream you want to be considered for. Certain PNP streams are linked with the Express Entry system.

Which are the top Canadian PNPs?

PNP programs are run by all provinces (except Quebec) and all territories (except Nunavut). Some provinces/territories have a more active PNP with invitations issued at regular intervals.

Based on the frequency of draws, the top Canadian PNPs are -

• Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
• British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
• Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
• Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

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