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Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Processing times and inventory

Date: 16 April, 2024

How to estimate processing times for applications and determine which streams are accepting applications.

Nomination certificate limits

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sets the limits for nomination certificates. The AAIP issued 10,029 nomination certificates in 2023, which includes 279 nomination certificates issued under a federally authorized administrative buffer for Express Entry nomination certificates. AAIP's 2024 allocation has not yet been confirmed. Notional increases to more than 10,000 nomination allocations per year are expected in 2024 and 2025. Additional information about the 2024 allocation and the projected split between Express Entry and non-Express Entry pathways will be provided when available.

Ontario has issued 2,583 PR invitations in new Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream.

In the latest draw conducted via the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Ontario has sent 2,583 invitations to immigrate to Canada to candidates in the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream.

Invites were sent out for this draw to applicants in 40 occupations with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points ranging from 350 to 424.

Below are occupations list:

  1. NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
  2. NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
  3. NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
  4. NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
  5. NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
  6. NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
  7. NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
  8. NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
  9. NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
  10. NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
  11. NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
  12. NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  13. NOC 72105 Ironworkers
  14. NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
  15. NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  16. NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
  17. NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
  18. NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
  19. NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
  20. NOC 72300 – Plumbers
  21. NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  22. NOC 72302 – Gas fitters
  23. NOC 72310 – Carpenters
  24. NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers
  25. NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
  26. NOC 72321 – Insulators
  27. NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  28. NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  29. NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
  30. NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
  31. NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
  32. NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
  33. NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
  34. NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
  35. NOC 72500 – Crane operators
  36. NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
  37. NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
  38. NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
  39. NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
  40. NOC 73111 – Glaziers
  41. NOC 73113 – Floor covering installers
  42. NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
  43. NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
  44. NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
  45. NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
  46. NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
  47. NOC 73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
  48. NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services

Manitoba’s first PNP draw in February invited 282 PR candidates.

This was a promising start for those hoping to call Manitoba home, demonstrating the province's dedication to drawing in skilled workers and foreign graduates.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) began its first draw on February 8th. There were a total of 282 invitations to apply for permanent residency.

Summary of the Draw:

  1. Skilled Worker in Manitoba:
  • Invitations: 151
  • MPNP Cutoff Score: 619

The draw took into account profiles that included a close relative in Manitoba, highlighting the importance of family ties in the selection process.

2. International Education Stream:

  • Number of Invitations: 83

Invitations were sent to candidates who fulfilled the International Education Stream (IES) qualifying requirements, demonstrating Manitoba's dedication to keeping international graduates from approved universities.

3. Skilled Worker Overseas:

  • Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 48
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 713

This stream was made up of profiles that were especially invited under the MPNP Strategic Recruitment Initiative, highlighting the province's focused strategy to address particular skill shortages.

If you are thinking of settling in Canada: check your eligibility

New British Columbia PNP Draw: Issues At Least 214 Invitations

In targeted rounds of invitations, the most recent British Columbia PNP draw on February 6 sent out over 213 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR).

In a general BC PNP draw, 102 invites were issued under the Express Entry and BC PNP Skills Immigration streams.

Moreover, only 26 applicants with experience in 25 construction-related occupations were invited for British Columbia's new category-based draw, which was introduced in late 2023.

Additionally, 39 profiles created with experience in 39 healthcare-related occupations received invitations to apply for permanent residency.

Finally, 46 invites have been sent to profiles that have experience as early childhood educators' assistants or instructors (NOC 42202).

With the exception of the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled streams, the cutoff score for all of these draws rises by two points in comparison to the previous round of invites on January 23, 2023.

Latest BC PNP Draw: February 6

Draw typeStreamMinimum ScoreNumber of invitations
GeneralSkilled Worker122102
Skilled Worker: EEBC option122
International Graduate122
International Graduate: EEBC option122
Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled97
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)6046
Targeting 25 Construction occupations7526
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations6039
Veterinary care60<5

1,469 invites to permanent residency were sent via the new Ontario-OINP draw.

On January 24, 2024, 1,469 invitations to apply for permanent residency status were handed out by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) in its new draw. In a separate general draw, OINP sent 1,344 invitations to profiles created under the Masters Graduate Stream with an Expression of Interest score of 50 or above.

Moreover, 125 invitations to apply for the PhD Graduate stream would be sent to all EOI profiles that score 45 or above. These OINP drawings were only open to Expressions of Interest (EOI) profiles that were produced between January 24, 2023, and January 24, 2024.

OINP StreamNumber of invitations issuedDate profiles createdScore rangeNotes
Masters Graduate stream1,344January 24, 2023 – January 24, 202450 and aboveGeneral Draw
PhD Graduate stream125January 24, 2023 – January 24, 202445 and aboveGeneral Draw

In order to get permanent residency (PR) in Ontario, invited candidates now have 14 days to submit an application corroborating the details in their Expression of Interest profile.

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