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Provincial Nominee Program
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What is PNP?
People who want to migrate to a different province or territory in Canada can take advantage of the diverse provincial nominee programs (PNPs) available in the country. It is designed for individuals seeking permanent residence within Canada.
Every region in Canada has its distinct nominee programs. These programs are structured to fit perfectly into the economy and lifestyle of the province or territory.
How does Provincial Nominee Program Work?
In Canada, the federal government is sovereign for all kinds of immigration – the provincial nominee programs inclusive. The decision-making is withheld from the province. You will have to undergo a two-tier registration. First, an individual submits an application to the province for its recommendation. When accepted, the applicant will submit another application for permanent residence to the Canadian government.
When applying for your desired PNP, follow these directives:
- Confirm your eligibility: You can identify your best fit from the provided Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) using the designed PNP live tracker.
- Follow through with your PNP application: You must complete your application into a particular province of Canada.
- Accept your nominee certification: An applicant will receive an authorized certificate from the region only when your eligibility is confirmed, and your application is submitted.
- Apply for permanent residence: Sequel to your PNP application, you’ll need to submit another application to the federal government to ascertain your position for permanent residence. If your selection was approved through an Express Entry program, then apply for permanent residence using the Express Entry options. If this doesn’t apply to you, you will need a physical application.
Every provincial nominee program has sub-categories called “streams.” Applicants can discover the PNP streams and sub-programs available using the Canada PNP Live Tracker. You can find and apply for the perfect sub-program or stream.
Moreover, each PNP stream has its distinct processes. Some PNP streams address applications according to registration and merit. Other streams subject applicants to indicate interests before registration. Apart from the federal Express Entry Immigration, base PNP streams are independent of the general Express Entry.
What are the ways of applying for PNPs?
Applications into the provincial nominee programs are strictly through these means:
You can apply to a province in Canada that you have decided to live and work in through a direct nomination program available in that province. Your submission will be re-examined and thoroughly checked to fulfill the required credentials of the province. Upon selection, you will receive a nomination that qualifies you to apply for Canadian permanent residency under IRCC.
The express entry system is another pathway to submit your application for a provincial nominee program. When you create a profile for express entry, your application is accessible for review and selection by any of the provinces in Canada. When a particular province accepts your application, you will receive an invitation from that province that qualifies you to get the electronic ITA. You will need this ITA to apply for your permanent residency visa.
What are the PNP Application Proccess
The stream or program an applicant chooses will determine the PNP application process to employ. There are three possible routes for a PNP application:
Expression of Interest (EOI)
First, individuals applying to a stream or program are required to provide a profile expressing their interest in the province. When the interest profiles are received, the province will call prospective applicants and organize a draw. Each draw session has its distinct details and odds. No two draws are the same. Some draws focus on applicants’ scores against the province cutoff points, while others address related work experience in a profession, language proficiency, or attainable level of education.
Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand, Express Entry Streams, and Manitoba’s streams for skilled workers are provincial nominations programs that accept the EOI system.
Notification of Interest
Some provinces accept candidates into their nominee programs through the Express Entry pool. An applicant might not have applied directly to the programs or streams in that province. Candidates with relevant work experience or skills are selected for the province’s labor market. Some of these programs are available in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Alberta through their human capital priorities, French-speaker, Labor Market Priorities, and Express Entry streams.
Direct Application to the program
Qualified candidates can submit applications to some programs and receive direct nominations. Programs like the BC PNP stream for International Post Graduate, Alberta Opportunity Stream, and the Skilled Worker Stream in New Brunswick fall into this category.
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A provincial nominee cannot leave the province. Your application clearly states your willingness to reside in the province if nominated. To this effect, provinces are establishing authorities to watch out for nominees who may attempt to falsify their nomination by leaving the province illegally.
A nomination certificate is given to an applicant. This is after the application has been accepted, reviewed, and confirmed to meet the requirement for selection. You will provide a copy of your nomination certificate when registering for your permanent residence visa.