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  Candidates for provincial nomination have been nominated in three Canadian provinces.  All of Canada’s provinces and territories (excluding Quebec and Nunavut) can invite a specific number of people to seek for nomination to settle within their jurisdiction under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Results of provincial immigration from October 13 to October 27 British Columbia On October 17, British Columbia invited over 152 applicants to participate in the BC PNP. Four separate draws were held by the province. The largest was a general draw, which comprised candidates from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled Streams. Skilled Workers needed a Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) score of 111, International Graduates needed 113, and Entry-Level Semi-Skilled applicants needed 91. The remaining three draws sought Skilled Worker and International Graduate candidates with specified occupation work experience. A score of at leas...

  Three provinces in Canada have issued invitations to candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates are invited to apply under Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) when provincial governments believe they will quickly integrate into the economy and help the local labour force by filling critical vacancies in high-demand industries. Candidates are chosen by the provinces either from the federal Express Entry pool of applications (a procedure known as enhanced nomination) or from those who apply directly to the provincial government (base nomination). Getting nominated through a PNP is not the same as obtaining permanent resident status, but it strengthens an application. Nominated candidates must still submit a separate application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Results of provincial immigration from October 6 to 12,  British Columbia In the most recent BC PNP draw, held on October 11, more than 180 candidates were invited. The province spo...