At least 1,454 PNP Invitations issued this week

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Happy Sunday!

Summer has officially ended and autumn has started. Don't miss the colourful fall season across Canada.

There was no new federal draw from September 21 to 25. Meanwhile, several provinces selected candidates, including a larger B.C. draw that deserves a closer look.

Grab a cup of coffee. Let’s go through it together.

⚡ This Week in Canadian Immigration (30-second summary)

No new Express Entry round was posted from September 21 to 25.
B.C. issued 714 Skills Immigration invitations on September 24 through two high economic impact selection routes. It also issued 10 Entrepreneur Immigration Base invitations and fewer than five Regional invitations on September 22.
Manitoba issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply on September 24, including 417 through an occupation-specific selection.
Alberta issued 213 invitations across its Alberta Opportunity and Accelerated Tech draws, plus fewer than 10 through its Law Enforcement Pathway.
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 41 NLPNP invitations on September 25.

Express Entry Draws, September 21–25

IRCC did not post a new Express Entry round this week. The most recent round was on September 16.

PNP Updates, September 21–25

British Columbia

On September 24, the BC PNP issued 714 Skills Immigration invitations under Innovate: High Economic Impact:

✅ 426 went to candidates with a qualifying job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3, paying at least $52 per hour and $105,000 per year.
✅ 288 went to candidates with a BC PNP registration score of at least 131.

B.C. also held an Entrepreneur Immigration draw on September 22, issuing 10 Base stream invitations and fewer than five Regional stream invitations.

📌 The 131-point figure is a BC PNP registration score, not an Express Entry CRS score. The wage threshold applies to one selection route in this draw, not to every BC PNP applicant.

B.C. invitation results

Manitoba

Manitoba issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #280 on September 24. The largest component was an occupation-specific selection under Skilled Worker in Manitoba: 417 invitations, with a minimum ranking score of 760. The draw also included other targeted selections.

📌 If you work in Manitoba, check the selection criteria and your eligibility under the relevant MPNP pathway before comparing your profile with this draw.

Manitoba Draw #280

Alberta

Alberta issued 113 invitations under the Alberta Opportunity Stream on September 23, with a minimum provincial score of 58. On September 22, it issued 100 under the Accelerated Tech Pathway, with a minimum score of 59. Its September 21 Law Enforcement Pathway draw issued fewer than 10, with a minimum score of 49.

📌 These are separate pathways with separate requirements.

Alberta draw results

Newfoundland and Labrador

The province issued 41 NLPNP invitations on September 25. Invited applicants currently have 30 days to submit a complete application, a temporary reduction from 60 days.

📌 If you received an invitation, check its date and document requirements promptly.

Invitation results · Application window

What You Should Do This Week

If your permit or visitor status expires soon → Check your expiry date and available application options. Waiting for a PR draw does not protect your temporary status.
If you’re waiting for an Express Entry draw → Keep your profile accurate.

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Have an excellent week ahead! I look forward to connecting with you soon.

Tiffany Chia
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