Express Entry PNP Draw — May 11, 2022
Canada invited 545 applicants from the Express Entry pool to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The invited candidates were nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and had a minimum CRS 753—a total that combines the base CRS plus +600 points for provincial nomination. Tie-break rule: December 15, 2021 — 20:32 UTC (profiles submitted before this time were prioritized).
Draw at a glance
- Program: Express Entry — PNP-only
- Invitations issued: 545
- CRS cutoff: 753 (+600 nomination points included)
- Tie-break: Dec 15, 2021 (20:32 UTC)
What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?
Launched in 1998, the PNP lets provinces/territories nominate candidates who meet local labor-market needs for PR. While each province sets its own criteria, common factors include language proficiency, education, work experience/training, and proof of funds. A nomination adds +600 CRS points in Express Entry, greatly improving your chances of receiving an ITA (Invitation to Apply). Typical end-to-end timelines vary by province (often ~15–19 months).
Notable PNPs (Overview)
OINP — Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
Ontario invites candidates across streams; after a successful OINP nomination, +600 CRS points are added and an ITA may follow. Applicants usually get 45 days to submit documents after a notification of interest.
AINP — Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
Alberta can invite candidates from the Express Entry pool based on provincial priorities and also offers the Alberta Opportunity Stream and a Self-Employed Farmer pathway. A provincial nomination adds +600 CRS.
MPNP — Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
Paths include Skilled Workers Overseas, Express Entry Pathway, and Human Capital Pathway. Points consider age, education, experience, language, and adaptability; some streams value family/friend connections in Manitoba and in-demand occupations.
BC PNP — British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
Streams span Skilled Immigration, Express Entry BC, and Entrepreneur Immigration. BC PNP targets priority occupations (e.g., IT, healthcare) and can reduce processing time by aligning with Express Entry.
SINP — Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
Under SINP, international skilled workers typically need post-secondary credentials (often with ECA), occupation alignment, and an EOI profile; certain streams tie into Express Entry.
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FAQs
1) Why was the cutoff so high (CRS 753)? Because this was a PNP-only draw; nominees receive +600 CRS points, which raises the cutoff.
2) What does the tie-break date/time mean? If multiple candidates have the cutoff CRS, IRCC invites those who submitted earlier—here, before Dec 15, 2021, 20:32 UTC.
3) Do I need a job offer for PNP? Not always. Some PNP streams require a job offer, others don’t. It depends on the province/stream.
4) How soon can a PNP nomination lead to PR? Timelines vary by province and federal processing, but many cases complete in about 15–19 months after nomination.
