October brought exciting opportunities for individuals looking to migrate to Canada, with back-to-back invitation rounds taking place . These regular rounds of invitations are a crucial step in the immigration process, where candidates are selected from the Express Entry pool based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
Recent Invitation Rounds:
- October 10, 2024: 1,000 ITAs issued, with a minimum CRS score of 444 for candidates with French language proficiency.
- October 9, 2024: 500 ITAs issued, with a minimum CRS score of 539 for Canadian Experience Class candidates.
- October 7, 2024: 1,613 ITAs issued, with a minimum CRS score of 743 for provincial nominees.
October 2024 was an exciting month for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Canada. Here are the highlights:
- PNP Draws: A total of 12 PNP draws were held in October 2024, issuing 4,693 invitations to applicants.
- Participating Provinces: The provinces that participated in these draws were Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, and British Columbia.
Number of Invitations by Province:
- Manitoba: 487 invitations
- Ontario: 3,035 invitations
- Alberta: 302 invitations
- Saskatchewan: 19 invitations
- Prince Edward Island: 91 invitations
- British Columbia: 759 invitations
- Express Entry and PNP Combination: In October 2024, Canada held a total of 18 draws, combining Express Entry and PNP, and issued 10,654 invitations to apply.
- Express Entry Invitations: Out of the total invitations, 5,961 were issued through Express Entry draws.
These numbers demonstrate the ongoing efforts of the Canadian government to welcome skilled immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program. If you’re interested in learning more about the PNP or Express Entry, we would be happy to help!
Canada’s frequent and large-scale immigration draws signal a prime opportunity for skilled professionals and families. Seize this chance to explore your pathway and secure a brighter future.