Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own Provincial Nomination Programs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination.

1. Ontario, Quebec and British
Columbia invite immigration
candidates through provincial
programs
Quebec has invited its largest number of
candidates yet for 2022
Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia have issued invitations to
apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this
week.
Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception
of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own Provincial Nomination
Programs. Through these programs, interested candidates may
be invited to apply for a provincial nomination.
Quebec’s immigration programs are administered by the province
and are distinct from Canada’s immigration programs.
The PNP has grown in prominence significantly since its launch 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 the economic development of the
country.
Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a
permanent residence, it can act as the first step towards gaining

2. permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC).
Provincial immigration results September
between 16- 23
Ontario
On September 20, Ontario issued invitations to apply to 823
candidates in the Masters Graduate stream of the Ontario
Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Candidates required a
minimum score of 33 or higher to be eligible.

3. Additionally, candidates in this stream must meet a baseline of
eligibility criteria such as the following:
 Must have a master’s degree from an eligible university in
Ontario.
 Language requirement: CLB level 7 or higher (English or French)
 Must have legally lived in Ontario for at least one year in the past
two years
Ontario is Canada’s most populous province and welcomes the
highest number of newcomers each year. It also has the largest
allocation of invitations to apply available under any PNP in
Canada. For 2022, Ontario is able to issue invitations to 9,750
candida.
Quebec

4. Quebec invited 1,202 skilled workers to apply for permanent
selection on September 8, 2022. This is the tenth, and largest,
draw in the Arrima Expression of Interest system in 2022. Quebec
does not typically release draw results until one to two weeks
after draws occur.
The invitations were issued by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de
la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) to immigration candidates
applying under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker
Program (QSWP).
Candidates had to have profiles in the Arrima Expression of
Interest system with scores of at least 620 points.
Those who are invited to apply for permanent selection by
Quebec have a maximum of 60 days to submit their application
and pay processing fees. Quebec aims to process complete
applications within six months, starting on the date all the required
information has been received. This includes all forms and
documents.
If successful, candidates will get a Certificat de sélection du
Québec (CSQ or Quebec Selection Certificate). They can then
use this document to apply for permanent residence to the
Canadian federal government.
British Columbia

5. More than 352 candidates were invited to apply for provincial
nomination in British Columbia on September 21. BC typically
holds a provincial nomination draw each week.
Most candidates, 341, were invited in a targeted draw for tech
occupations. The invitations were issued to candidates in
the Skilled Worker and International Graduates categories and
included Express Entry candidates. The draw also included Entry
Level and Semi-Skilled candidates.
The minimum SIRS score for the targeted regional draw ranged
between 91 for Skilled Workers with Express Entry to 70 for Entry
Level and Semi-Skilled candidates. SIRS acts much like the
Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) but is only
used for British Columbia’s PNP.

6. The province also held rounds of invitations for candidates
working in the following occupations.
 11 early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) with
scores of at least 60 points; and
 Healthcare workers with scores of at least 60 points.
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