Express Entry PNP Draw — April 1, 2022
Canada invited 919 immigrants to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via the Express Entry system. The minimum CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score was 785, which combines a base CRS plus +600 points awarded for a provincial nomination. Candidates who receive an invitation typically have 60 days to submit a complete eAPR.
What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?
Launched in 1998, the PNP lets provinces/territories nominate candidates who match local labour-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 PNP nomination adds +600 CRS points in Express Entry, greatly improving the chance of receiving an ITA.
Popular PNP Pathways (Overview)
OINP — Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
Ontario invites candidates across several streams. After a notification of interest, applicants generally have 45 days to submit documents. A successful OINP nomination adds +600 CRS and can lead to an ITA.
AINP — Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
Alberta nominates candidates through streams such as the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Express Entry-aligned selections (notification of interest), and a Self-Employed Farmer stream.
MPNP — Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
Key routes include Skilled Workers Overseas, Express Entry Pathway, and Human Capital Pathway. Points consider age, education, experience, language, and adaptability (e.g., family/friend ties in Manitoba).
BC PNP — British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
Streams include Skilled Immigration, Express Entry BC, and Entrepreneur Immigration, targeting priority sectors such as IT and healthcare and supporting faster processing aligned with Express Entry.
SINP — Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
Under SINP, international skilled workers typically require post-secondary credentials (often with ECA), eligible occupations, and an EOI profile; some streams link to Express Entry.
What to Do If You’re Invited
- Submit your eAPR within the IRCC deadline (60 days).
- Include identity, education (ECA), language results, work documents, police certificates, medical exams, and proof of funds where applicable.
To Know More About the Application Process and Your Eligibility
Please contact our expert consultants at +91-9019-400-500 or email [email protected].
FAQs
1) Why was the cutoff high (CRS 785)? PNP-only draws include nominees with +600 CRS points, which raises the cutoff compared with all-program draws.
2) Do I need a job offer to get nominated? Not always. Some PNP streams require a job offer; others focus on skills, occupation demand, or ties to the province.
3) How long from nomination to PR? Timelines vary by province and IRCC processing, often ~15–19 months after nomination.
4) Does a nomination guarantee an ITA? A nomination adds +600 CRS, which almost always leads to an ITA in PNP-only or all-program draws, subject to IRCC rounds and cutoffs.
