Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are a popular immigration pathways for skilled workers, students and entrepreneurs to obtain Canadian permanent residency.

Each month, different provinces and territories hold draws and issue invitations to eligible candidates who meet their specific program requirements.

Today, we'll take a look at the main PNP draws in February 2023.

ALBERTA (AAIP)

- Feb 16: 100 invitations to apply for Express Entry candidates with CRS scores of at least 357.

BRITISH COLUMBIA (BCPNP)

- Feb 07: 207 invitations to apply through five streams of the BC PNP (general draws) + 38 invitations to apply for targeted candidates in healthcare and childcare.

- Feb 14: 83 invitations to apply for targeted candidates in tech + 54 invitations to apply  for candidates in healthcare, childcare, and other priority occupations.

Feb 22: 203 invitations to apply through five streams of the BC PNP (general draws) + 43 invitations to apply for candidates in healthcare, childcare, and other priority occupations.

- Feb 28: 145 invitations to apply for targeted candidates in tech + 24 invitations to apply  for candidates in healthcare, and childcare.

MANITOBA (MPNP)

Feb 09: 308 invitations to apply (including 33 Express Entry candidates) through three MPNP streams.

- Feb 23: 583 invitations to apply (including 140 Express Entry candidates) through three MPNP streams.

ONTARIO (OINP)

- Feb 02: 1,902 invitations to apply for Express Entry candidates through the Human Capital Priorities stream + 1,127 invitations to apply for tech workers + 775 invitations to apply for healthcare workers

Feb 09: 510 invitations to apply for Express Entry candidates through the Skilled Trades stream with work experience in NOCs: 72024, 72106,72204 or 73112

- Feb 10: 466 invitations to apply for Express Entry candidates through the Skilled Trades stream with work experience in trades occupations + 304 invitations to apply through the Employer job offer: Foreign Worker stream (targeted occupations) +  01 invitation to apply for a candidate under the Economic Mobility Pathways.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (PEIPNP)

- Feb 16: 222 invitations to apply through the Labour & Express Entry streams.

Last month's PNP roundup shows that provinces and territories across the country continue to actively invite skilled workers and entrepreneurs to apply for permanent residency through their respective immigration programs. It's clear that Canada is committed to welcoming and integrating newcomers into its diverse and vibrant society.

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