PNP Draws

Canadian PNP Draw Results of September 2022

Published on: September 30th, 2022

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) play a vital role in spreading the benefits of immigration across Canada. Here is our roundup of all the PNP draw results from September 2022.

What are Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)?

Provincial Nominee Programs allow each Canadian province to set their own requirements for their different immigration streams. Each Canadian province, except Quebec and Nunavut, has different nominee programs that operate in different ways. Many have programs that target international graduates, businesspeople, or workers. Other targeted factors often depend on labour market or demographic gaps in the province. For example, Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream targets skilled workers with a strong proficiency in French to help increase their Francophone population.

Immigration through a Provincial Nominee Program makes up a large portion of Canada’s total economic immigration. Of a quarter of a million economic immigrants targeted for 2022, about 83,500 are reserved for those applying under a Provincial Nominee Program.

How do Provincial Nominee Programs Operate?

Many Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) hold draws in which they invite candidates to apply to be nominated for Canadian permanent residence. Some PNPs require candidates to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile to be considered in these draws. Other programs invite candidates directly from the Express Entry pool that haven’t even applied for consideration.

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British Colombia

The British Columbia Nominee Program (BCPNP) held a total of 8 nominee draws this September 2022, 7 of which targeted a set of in-demand occupations.

British Columbia issued more than 1,275 invitations in Expression of Interest (EOI) draws this September.

A majority of the BCPNP’s nominee draws this month targeted certain in-demand occupations, including:

DateNumber of InvitationsCategoryMinimum
Score
Description
September 21, 2022341Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi Skilled70-91Targeted draw: Regional (includes tech occupations)*
September 21, 202211Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)60Targeted draw: Regional, Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214)
September 21, 2022<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (includes EEBC option)60Targeted draw: Regional, Healthcare
September 13, 2022251Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi Skilled78-120 General draw (includes tech occupations)
September 13, 202227Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)60Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214)
September 13, 202212Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (includes EEBC option)60Targeted draw: Healthcare
September 13, 2022<5Entry Level and Semi-Skilled60Targeted draw: Healthcare: Health care assistants (NOC 3413)
September 13, 2022<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)60Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 3114, 3213)
September 7, 2022361Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi Skilled 71-95Targeted draw: Regional
September 7, 20228Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)60Targeted draw: Regional, Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214)
September 7, 2022<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (includes EEBC option)60Targeted draw: Regional, Healthcare

Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) held 10 Expression of Interest (EOI) draws for candidates eligible under the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand categories. The 10 draws targeted individuals with an Educational Credential Assessment and work experience in an in-demand occupation.

Date of
Invitations to Apply
CategoryScore of Lowest Ranked Candidate to ApplyTotal Candidates Invited to ApplyOther Considerations
September 28, 2022Express Entry83639Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.
Not all occupations were selected. The occupations chosen and eligible for the EOI selection on September 28, 2022, have the following classification numbers: 0013, 0014, 0016, 0111, 0112, 0113, 0114, 0121, 0122, 0124, 0125, 0131, 0212, 0213, 0421, 0423, 0601, 0621, 0711, 0714, 0731, 0821, 0911, 1112, 1114, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1215, 1221, 1222, 1223, 1224, 1241, 1242, 1243, 1251, 1252, 1254, 1313, 2112, 2121, 2161, 2171, 2172, 2211, 2212, 2223, 2231, 2233, 2252, 2255, 2263, 2264, 2282, 2283, 4011, 4021, 4033, 4153, 4161, 4162, 4163, 4165, 4166, 4169, 4211, 4216, 6221, 6222, 6235, 6313, 6316, 6342, 8222, 8252, 9212, 9213, 9241
September 28, 2022Occupations In-Demand81507Not all occupations were selected. The occupations were chosen and eligible for the EOI selection on September 28, 2022, have the following classification numbers: 0013, 0014, 0016, 0111, 0112, 0113, 0114, 0121, 0122, 0124, 0125, 0131, 0212, 0213, 0421, 0423, 0601, 0621, 0631, 0651, 0711, 0712, 0714, 0731, 0821, 0911, 0912, 1112, 1114, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1221, 1222, 1223, 1224, 1225, 1241, 1242, 1243, 1252, 1313, 2112, 2121, 2161, 2171, 2172, 2211, 2212, 2231, 2232, 2233, 2241, 2252, 2253, 2262, 2263, 2281, 2283, 3214, 3223, 4011, 4021, 4033, 4153, 4162, 4163, 4165, 4166, 4167, 4211, 4216, 6211, 6235, 6313, 6315, 6316, 6321, 6331, 6342, 6345, 7245, 7313, 7315, 7384, 8222, 8252, 9212, 9213
September 7, 2022Express Entry70521Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.
Not all occupations were selected. The occupations chosen and eligible for the EOI selection on September 7, 2022, have the following classification numbers: 0016, 0211, 0911, 1114, 1224, 1225, 2131, 2142, 2172, 2174, 2175, 2222, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2253, 2263, 2272, 4164, 6221, 6222, 7205, 7246, 7311, 7312, 9212, 9231, 9232
September 7, 2022Occupations In-Demand70422Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.
Not all occupations were selected. The occupations chosen and eligible for the EOI selection on September 7, 2022, have the following classification numbers: 0016, 0211, 0911, 1114, 1224, 1225, 2131, 2142, 2172, 2174, 2175, 2222, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2253, 2263, 2272, 4164, 6221, 6222, 7205, 7246, 7311, 7312, 9212, 9231, 9232
September 6, 2022Express Entry60143Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.
Not all occupations were selected. The occupations chosen and eligible for the EOI selection on September 6, 2022, have the following classification numbers: 2263, 3143, 3211, 3212, 3214, 3215, 3216, 3219, 3234, 4151
September 6, 2022Occupations In-Demand60240Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.
Not all occupations were selected. The occupations chosen and eligible for the EOI selection on September 6, 2022, have the following classification numbers: 2263, 3143, 3211, 3212, 3214, 3215, 3216, 3219, 3234, 4151
September 6, 2022Express Entry69159Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.
Not all occupations were selected. The occupations chosen and eligible for the EOI selection on September 6, 2022, have the following classification numbers: 0621, 0631, 0632, 0711, 2171, 2234, 2281, 2282, 3237, 6211, 6221, 6312, 7305, 8252
September 6, 2022Occupations In-Demand69218Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.
Not all occupations were selected. The occupations chosen and eligible for the EOI selection on September 6, 2022, have the following classification numbers: 0621, 0631, 0632, 0711, 2171, 2234, 2281, 2282, 3237, 6211, 6221, 6312, 7305, 8252
September 1, 2022Express Entry61312Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.
Not all occupations were selected. The occupations chosen and eligible for the EOI selection on September 1, 2022, have the following classification numbers: 2263, 3143, 3211, 3212, 3214, 3215, 3216, 3219, 3234, 4151
September 1, 2022Occupations In-Demand61629Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.
Not all occupations were selected. The occupations chosen and eligible for the EOI selection on September 1, 2022, have the following classification numbers: 2263, 3143, 3211, 3212, 3214, 3215, 3216, 3219, 3234, 4151

Manitoba

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued a total of 723 invitations through 7 nominee draws this month.

Manitoba’s September draws invited candidates eligible under three nominee streams:

MPNP also held a special Ukrainian draw for those affected by the war in Ukraine. Expressions of Interest have only been considered for candidates that:

  • are a citizen of Ukraine
  • have a minimum of CLB 4 in each language band
  • have established connection to MB (close relative, family-like, community, previous employment or studies in Manitoba)
  • have a valid language test
  • score at least 60 points according to MPNP assessment criteria
Date of drawCategoryNumber of invitations issuedPoints cut-offOther considerations
September 15, 2022Skilled Workers in Manitoba388613N/A
September 15, 2022International Education Stream41N/AN/A
September 15, 2022Skilled Workers Overseas7726Candidates were invited directly by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative
September 14, 2022Special Immigration Measure* – Ukraine9N/AAs part of Manitoba government’s response to the situation in Ukraine and in line with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada special immigration measures for those affected
September 8, 2022Skilled Workers in Manitoba217616N/A
September 8, 2022International Education Stream41N/AN/A
September 8, 2022Skilled Workers Overseas20703N/A
August 26, 2022Skilled Workers in Manitoba259619N/A
August 26, 2022International Education Stream36N/AN/A
August 26, 2022Skilled Workers Overseas58 708Candidates were invited directly by MPNP through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative
August 11, 2022Skilled Workers in Manitoba257623N/A
August 11, 2022International Education Stream55N/AN/A
August 11, 2022Skilled Workers Overseas33 718Candidates were invited directly by MPNP through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative

Ontario

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited a total of 4,403 candidates under three separate streams this September 2022:

NomineeInvitations IssuedCRS score rangeNotes
Human Capital Priorities stream1,179496 and aboveTargeted draw – Tech draw
Please refer to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Tech Draw page for a list of targeted occupations
French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream363326 and aboveTargeted draw
Please refer to the OINP Program Update page for a list of targeted occupations
Skilled Trades stream
September 29, 2022
1,340266 and aboveGeneral Draw
Skilled Trades stream
September 7, 2022
1,521320 and aboveTargeted draw
Please refer to the OINP Program Update page for a list of targeted occupations

Prince Edward Island

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) held a nominee draw on September 15th, 2022.

The PEI PNP issued 142 invitations through the Express Entry & Labour streams.

An additional 5 candidates were invited under the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur stream.

How can I increase my chances of receiving a nomination?

Just by submitting an Express Entry profile, you can increase your chances of receiving a provincial nomination. Provinces frequently scan the Express Entry pool and invite profiles that help respond to labour or demographic gaps. Ensuring your profile is strong and indicates your interest in multiple provinces can also help increase your chances of being invited through an Express Entry PNP.

Since many PNPs require candidates to have a connection to the province, studying or working in Canada can also help to increase your chances.

What is the ideal PNP candidate?

The ideal PNP candidate is one that has work experience and skills that help a province respond to labour market or demographic needs. Other factors that may increase one’s chances include:

  • Strong ties to the host province (ex. previous work experience, job offer, previous studies, family)
  • Work experience in an in-demand occupation
  • Strong English proficiency
  • Proficiency in French

Interested in learning more about your options to immigrate to Canada through a Provincial Nominee Program or any other immigration program? Complete our free online assessment form today!

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