
October Roundup of Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs sees immigration totals rise to 67,800
February 9, 2021
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October’s Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs are not only the most popular but the easiest and most accessible ways to immigrate to Canada. This year, 67,800 skilled workers have already received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for residence in Canada while over 4,000 newcomers were awarded Provincial nominations. Although there were plenty of opportunities available to a wide range of candidates with varying degrees of qualification and skills, the application process can be both complicated and intricate. Application requirements are strict, and although it is possible to apply directly to the Canadian immigration system, the risk of having your application rejected is far greater. This is why so many successful applicants leave their visa and immigration applications in the trusted hands of regulated and accredited immigration professionals. The Express Entry and Provincial Nomination Programs have not only opened up more avenues for those wanting to apply for Canadian permanent residency but have helped to speed up the application process as well as making it more accessible to potential immigrants. Below, we have rounded up October’s draws and highlighted which occupations remain highly in demand in provinces such as Nova Scotia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island.
October Express Entry Draw Roundup

October Provincial Nominee Draw Round-Up

Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) targeted registered and psychiatric nurses in their latest draw held on October 28. Candidates, all of whom had an Express Entry profile, were invited through the Labour Market Priorities Stream.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) held a number of draws in October. The latest was held on October 24, issuing 922 ITAs to candidates with occupations spanning from managerial to technical and skilled trades professions. In the provincial draw, held on October 17, Saskatchewan issued 986 candidates with very specific work experience and qualifications. Those with the following occupations received ITAs:
- Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621)
- Restaurant and foodservice managers (NOC 0631)
- Construction Managers (NOC 0711)
- Managers in agriculture (NOC 0821)
- Other financial officers (NOC 1114)
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311)
- Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)
- Social and community service workers (NOC 4212)
- Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214)
- Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 6221)
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312)
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 7321)
- Financial managers (NOC 0111)
- Human resource managers (NOC 0112)
- Other administrative services managers (NOC 0114)
- Banking credit and other investment managers (NOC 0122)
- Managers in agriculture (NOC 0821)
- Other financial officers (NOC 1114)
- Administrative officers (NOC 1221)
- Administrative assistants (NOC 1221)
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311)
- Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)
- Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172)
- Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)
- Architectural technologists and technicians (NOC 2251)
- Financial sales representatives (NOC 6235)
- Bakers (NOC 6332)
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairs (NOC 7321)
Alberta
The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (AINP) issued 115 ITAs through it’s latest draw held on October 9, to those applying through the Express Entry Stream, with scores as low as 438.Prince Edward Island
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued 1,177 ITAs to candidates who applied through the provinces Express Entry and Labour Impact categories in its latest draw held on October 17. Candidates with an Expression of Interest (EOI) score as low as 122 received invitations to apply for permanent residence in Canada.How We Can Help You
