Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Draws: Mid-Year Review

By Scarlett Wilson [Published 01 Jul, 2023 | 05:40 AM] 2448

Over the past six months, the Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) draws have been a significant milestone in the country’s immigration system - attracting Skilled Workers, Entrepreneurs, and International Graduates to various provinces across the country. These draws have offered tremendous opportunities for individuals seeking to settle in Canada and contribute to its diverse and thriving economy.

In the first half of 2023, the PNP draws witnessed a remarkable increase in the number of invitations being extended to eligible candidates. With the commitment to welcoming immigrants and addressing labor market gaps, PNP draws in 2023 have become an essential pathway for candidates to secure permanent residency in Canada.

Here are the Canada PNP draws conducted so far in 2023.

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Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) conducted 20 draws in the first six months of 2023 and issued a total of 1,795 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to eligible candidates under its Alberta Express Entry stream. The CRS score in these invitation rounds ranged between 301 and 444.

Latest Alberta Express Entry Stream Draw

The latest AINP Alberta Express Entry stream draw was held on 22 June 2023.

Number of NOIs issued: 125
Minimum CRS score: 306

Check complete list here: Alberta PNP draws in 2023

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted 31 draws in the first six months of 2023 and issued a total of 5,310 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under its Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration streams. The CRS score in these invitation rounds ranged between 55 and 152.

Latest BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw

The latest BC PNP Skills Immigration draw was held on 27 June 2023.

Number of ITAs issued: 185
Minimum CRS score: 60-109

Latest BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Draw

The latest BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration draw was held on 20 June 2023.

Number of ITAs issued: 10
Minimum CRS score: 119-152

Check complete list here: British Columbia PNP draws in 2023

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted 14 draws in the first six months of 2023 and issued a total of 7,124 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates under its Skilled Worker in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Worker Overseas streams. The CRS score in these invitation rounds ranged between 602 and 801.

Latest Skilled Worker in Manitoba Draw

The latest MPNP Skilled Worker in Manitoba Draw was held on 29 June 2023.

For occupation-specific selection:

Number of LAAs issued: 315
Minimum CRS score: 613

For all occupations:

Number of LAAs issued: 184
Minimum CRS score: 662

Latest International Education Stream Draw

The latest MPNP International Education Stream draw was held on 29 June 2023.

Number of LAAs issued: 62

Latest Skilled Worker Overseas Draw

The latest MPNP Skilled Worker Overseas draw was held on 29 June 2023.

Number of LAAs issued: 184
Minimum CRS score: 662

Check complete list here: Manitoba PNP draws in 2023

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) conducted 4 draws in the first six months of 2023 and issued a total of 509 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under its New Brunswick Express Entry stream.