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PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

Want to relocate to Canada on PR?

The Canada Provincial Nominee Program is an easy way to settle in Canada. There are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada. Under this Program, the provinces and territories can nominate individuals for a Canadian Permanent Residency. While the PNP program is separate from the Express Entry program, it does offer applicants holding a select PNP an additional 600 CRS points when they enter the Express Entry pool. Several PNP programs have sent Letters / Notice of Interest to applicants with CRS scores under 400 as well.

PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP) DETAILS

 The Canada Provincial Nominee Program was created to attract skilled international talent to Canada provinces facing a talent shortage. You can apply under the PNP option to migrate to Canada if you want to live in a province, contribute to its economy and wish to become a permanent resident of Canada.

This program is for workers who:

  • have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory
  • want to live in that province, and
  • want to become permanent residents of Canada

Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and requirements. For example, in a program stream, provinces and territories may target:

  • students
  • business people
  • skilled workers
  • semi-skilled workers

Choose a province or territory

To be nominated by a province or territory, you must follow the instructions on their website and contact them directly:

  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nova Scotia
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

The criteria for evaluating the PR application varies from province to province.

Options in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

There are two options when filling an application through the PNP program:

  • Paper based process
  • Through Express Entry

 Paper based process:

  • You apply to the province or territory for nomination under a non-Express Entry stream.
  • You need to meet the eligibility requirements of the province that nominates you.
  • Once you have been nominated, you submit a paper application for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
  • You have to pass a medical examand get a police check (certificate). Everyone must have these checks, no matter where you plan to live in Canada.
  • Application processing times are longer than through Express Entry.

Express Entry System:

There are 2 ways to apply:

  • You contact the province or territory and apply for a nomination under an Express Entry stream.
  • If the province or territory agrees to nominate you, you create an Express Entry profile (or update your profile if you already have one) and show you have been nominated.

OR

  • You create an Express Entry profile and show the provinces and territories you’re interested in.
  • If a province or territory sends you a “notification of interest” to your account, you contact them directly.
  • You apply to their Express Entry stream:
  • If you’re nominated, the province will offer it to you through your account, and you accept it electronically.

In both cases:

 You must meet the eligibility requirements of the province or territory. And,

  • You must submit an Express Entry profile and show that you meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry, including being eligible for one of the immigration programsit covers.
  • If you are invited to apply, you submit an electronic application to IRCC.

Steps in PNP application for PR visa:

  1. Apply in the province or region where you desire to settle.
  2. If your profile meets the eligibility criteria, you could be nominated by the province to apply for a PR visa.
  3. Apply for your PR visa after you are nominated by a province.

Documents Required

 To apply for the Canadian PNP program, applicants need to present their:

  • Current passport and travel history
  • Educational credentials
  • Professional credentials
  • Recent medical report
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Other supporting documents

Features of the Provincial nominee program:

The criteria by province and territory vary and can change without notice.

The PNP program allows provinces to meet their individual immigration needs by helping them fill jobs that are in demand and meet labor shortages in their province.

Most PNPs require applicants to have some connection to the province. They should have either worked earlier in that province or studied there. Or they should have a job offer from an employer in the province for a job visa.

A provincial nomination can help you in two ways to get your PR visa. It can add 600 CRS points to your Express Entry application and makes you eligible to apply for your PR visa directly to IRCC.

Why WDIC?

WDIC is one of the largest company of this region. Our experience and knowledge ensures your application meets all the criteria and has the highest chances of success. Our end to end services include:

  • Immigration documents checklist
  • Complete application processing
  • Forms, documentation & application filing
  • Updates & follow up
  • Job search services
  • Relocation and post-landing support in Canada

The Canadian Provincial Nominee Program is a time-sensitive program and you must get the most out of it immediately.

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