Provinces and
territories in Canada, with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut, run Provincial
Nominee Programs, through which they nominate eligible foreign workers for
permanent residence under various categories or ‘streams’ – provided they have
the skills and qualifications required to meet local labor market requirements.
Each Canada PNP program stream has different eligibility criteria and procedure
for nomination.
Broadly, foreign
workers are nominated either through base nomination streams or enhanced
nomination streams. In case of base nomination streams, the candidate first verifies
eligibility for the stream, then submits an application to the province, and
receives a nomination certification if the application is approved. Once
nominated, the candidate applies for permanent residence to the federal
government.
Enhanced nomination
streams are connected to the federal Express Entry System. These streams are
meant for people who have filed an Express Entry profile. The provincial
government searches through the Express Entry pool of candidates to select
eligible foreign workers, and invites them to apply for provincial nomination. If
nominated, 600 points are added to the candidate’s Express Entry point score,
which practically guarantees an invitation to apply for PR to the federal
government.
Some provinces have
special requirements for different categories. For instance, the Alberta PNP
nominates Express Entry candidates who have 300 or more points, as well as
foreign workers who have a valid job offer from an employer in the province.
Saskatchewan has its own point-based selection system, through which it
determines the eligibility of candidates.
Similarly, the ManitobaPNP also has its own point system and nominates foreign workers who have a
connection to Manitoba through the support of relatives or friends in the
province, prior work experience or education in Manitoba, or are invited
through strategic recruitment initiatives. Some provinces like British Columbia
and Ontario also have specific programs for in-demand occupations, such as
tech-sector workers.
Before proceeding with
the application process, it is important to select an ideal province or
territory, and an eligible stream. To understand the detailed nomination
requirements for your desired province and territory, and identify the most
ideal Canada PNP program category for your unique profile, seek the trusted
guidance of India’s most experienced consultants at Visa Experts, who offer authorized representation for lawful
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