Massive Immigration Invitations Issued by Alberta, BC, Manitoba, and PEI!
Discover the latest updates on provincial immigration draws in Alberta, BC, Manitoba, and PEI. Over 2,000 invitations issued across various streams in December!
Gurmeet Sharma
This week, four Canadian provinces—British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island—conducted provincial immigration draws, inviting candidates across various streams. Here’s a detailed overview of the results:
Alberta Immigration Draws
Between November 29 and December 17, Alberta held 15 draws targeting multiple streams, issuing invitations to over 1,700 candidates. Below are the details:
| Date | Stream/Pathway | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 29 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 61 | 687 |
| December 4 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway - Express Entry | 49 | 52 |
| December 4 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry | 47 | 27 |
| December 10 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors | 65 | 262 |
| December 11 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 59 | 87 |
| December 11 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway - Express Entry | 43 | 11 |
| December 11 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry | 52 | 8 |
| December 11 | Alberta Express Entry Stream | 50 | 39 |
| December 12 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors | 50 | 11 |
| December 12 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 65 | 260 |
| December 13 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 60 | 11 |
| December 13 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway | 48 | 4 |
| December 13 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 50 | 147 |
| December 16 | Alberta Express Entry Stream | 50 | 110 |
| December 17 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway - Express Entry | 47 | 14 |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
On December 17, British Columbia conducted draws under its Entrepreneur Base and Regional streams, issuing a total of 11 invitations to apply (ITAs).
| Stream | Cut-off Score | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Base Stream | 115 | 10 |
| Entrepreneur Regional Stream | 114 | <5 |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Manitoba held draws on December 18 under two streams, issuing a combined total of 399 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs).
- International Education Stream: 297 LAAs issued to eligible candidates.
- Skilled Worker Overseas Stream: 102 candidates invited with a minimum score of 630.
Additionally, 43 LAAs were issued to candidates with valid Express Entry profiles and job seeker validation codes.
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
On December 16, Prince Edward Island held draws under the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur stream and the Labour and Express Entry stream.
- Labour and Express Entry Stream: 32 candidates invited.
- Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Stream: 1 candidate invited with a minimum score of 125.
These draws highlight the continued efforts of Canadian provinces to address labor market needs and support regional development through targeted immigration programs. For more information on eligibility criteria or pathways, consider consulting the respective provincial immigration authorities.
