This week, both the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted immigration draws. Additionally, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) provided updates on the processing of their provincial immigration streams.
Provincial Immigration Results (September 27 to October 4):
British Columbia:
On October 2, the BCPNP held two separate immigration draws. One was a general draw, while the other focused on candidates in high-demand sectors. In the general draw, 81 candidates were invited across multiple immigration streams.
Here is the Cut-off scores for general draw:
| Stream | Cut-off score |
| International Graduate | 128 |
| Skilled Worker | 128 |
| Entry Level & Semi-Skilled | 110 |
Candidates in the second draw were selected based on their experience in in-demand sectors in British Columbia’s labor market.
| Draw type | Minimum score | Number of invitations |
| Childcare | 83 | 35 |
| Healthcare | 99 | 28 |
| Construction | 89 | 23 |
| Veterinary Care | 80 | <5 |
Manitoba:
On September 27, the MPNP held two immigration draws. The first was under the International Education Stream, where 269 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued. The second draw, under the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream, invited 79 candidates through a “Strategic Recruitment Initiative.” To qualify, candidates needed a minimum score of 582. Of the 348 total candidates invited, 56 had a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code.
Alberta:
The AAIP also provided updates on the progress of their immigration streams. These updates outlined how many nominations had been issued, the remaining provincial allocation, and the current status of application processing for each stream.
For candidates with work permits expiring in 2024, the AAIP is assessing applications based on the ‘Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates’ to determine eligibility for work permit extension support letters.
Total Number of Nominations::
| Nominations Issued in 2024 | Nomination Spaces Remaining in 2024 | Applications will be Processed |
| 8,023 | 1,727 | 4,440 |
Express Entry Stream of Alberta:
| Pathway or Initiative | Nominations Issued in 2024 | Nomination Spaces Remaining in 2024 | Applications will be Processed | Currently Processing Applications Received on or Before: |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 966 | 4 | 539 | March 18 2024, and those whose work permit expires in 2024 or later |
| Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (Express Entry) | 428 | 242 | 25 | September 9 2024 |
| Law Enforcement Pathway | 9 | 11 | <10 | September 9 2024 |
| Priority sector draws and other initiatives | 163 | 1 | <10 | All applications remaining are in process |
| occupation in demand and Family connection | 106 | 0 | <10 | All applications remaining are in process |
Opportunity Stream of Alberta:
| Nominations Issued in 2024 | Nomination Spaces Remaining in 2024 | Applications will be Processed | Currently Processing Applications Received on or Before: |
| 4,366 | 898 | 2,115 | January 11, 2024, and those whose work permit expire in 2025 or later |
Dedicated Healthcare Pathway:
| Nominations Issued in 2024 | Nomination Spaces Remaining in 2024 | Applications will be Processed | Currently Processing Applications Received on or Before: |
| 61 | 49 | 16 | September 9, 2024 |
Tourism and Hospitality Stream:
| Nominations Issued in 2024 | Nomination Spaces Remaining in 2024 | Applications will be Processed | Currently Processing Applications Received on or Before: |
| 399 | 201 | 0 | All applications have been processed |
Entrepreneur Streams:
| Nominations Issued in 2024 | Nomination Spaces Remaining in 2024 | Applications will be Processed | Currently Processing Applications Received on or Before: |
| 4 | 12 | 69 | Applications are evaluated upon receipt |
Rural Renewal Stream:
| Nominations Issued in 2024 | Nomination Spaces Remaining in 2024 | Applications will be Processed | Currently Processing Applications Received on or Before: |
| 1,514 | 312 | 1,667 | March 6 2024, and those whose work permit expires in 2025 or later |
