Provincial Nominee Programs
What is the Canadian PNP program?
The provincial nominee programs are helpful to:
- Those who do not meet the minimum criteria to qualify for the PR visa of Canada.
- Those who do not score enough (CRS) to receive an invitation to apply in the Express Entry Pool.
The provincial government selects the immigrants required for the province or territory through the Canadian PNP program It also offers applicants an opportunity to become permanent residents.
With a suitable Provincial nomination, the chances of getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) increases. Upon receiving the ITA, you can apply for a Permanent Residency visa.
Eligibility for Canada PNP
The eligibility for PNP depends on the labour market and the economic condition.
Documents for the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
Basic documents required are –
- General application form of the primary applicant.
- Recent color photographs
- Valid passport
- Identity proof
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report
- Language skills results
- Proof of fund
- Medical certificate
- Police clearance certificate
- Supporting documents of spouse and other dependents.
How to Apply for Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
Two ways to apply for the Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are:
- Express Entry system
- Non- Express Entry system (paper-based application)
The basic requirements of the British Columbia Skilled Immigration streams are –
A valid full-time job offer (exception – International Post-Graduate, BC Degree Category). The validity of the employer is determined by the following factors:
- The business must be in British Columbia
- The signing of an employer declaration
- Having a good reputation as an employer in British Columbia
- Offering an indeterminate, full-time job offer
- Having a good workplace history
- Offering competitive wage
- Meeting the requirements of the domestic labour market (if needed)
- The candidates must satisfy the minimum requirements of the specific stream.
- The wage offered must be competitive in the BC province.
- Candidates must submit the necessary language test results. It depends on the occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification B, D, or C.
- The job must uplift the economy of British Columbia.
- The employment must not have a negative effect on the training or employment of permanent residents or Canadian citizens.
The different sub-streams of the immigration programs under AINP and their eligibility criteria are given in the tables below.
Major immigration program | Sub-streams of the immigration program | Who can apply? | Eligibility criteria |
The self-employed farmer stream
| – | Who can display the interest to buy land and develop it into farming land |
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The MPNP Expression of Interest (EOI) Ranking Points Grid is eligible for –
- International Education Streams
- Skilled Worker Overseas
- Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Factors affecting MPNP Expression of Interest
The selection factors for the MPNP Expression of Interest (EOI) Ranking Points Grid are given in the table below
Factors | Maximum points |
Language proficiency | 125 |
Work experience | 175 |
Age | 75 |
Adaptability | 500 |
Education | 125 |
Risk assessment | -200 |
The qualifying criteria for the various immigration programs under NLPNP are :
Immigrant Entrepreneur Stream
It is for immigrants who purchase or develop a business as listed in the Strategic Sector list.
- Net worth of $ 450,000
- An exploratory visit to show the business plan
- Investment of $ 200,000 along with a Performance Agreement
- Deposit of $ 100,000 (returnable once the conditions in the Performance Agreement are fulfilled)
- Five years of senior management or related experience.
Skilled Worker Stream
It is for foreign nationals who have a valid job offer from an employer in NL province.
- Valid work permit
- Language skills proficiency (French or English)
- Educational qualification, relevant skills, and experience for the job
- Sufficient funds to live in NL
- Intent to live in NL permanently
International Graduate Stream
It is for graduates who have passed from a post-secondary institution in Canada after:
- Completion of a two-year degree or diploma course
Or
- Completion of one-year post-graduate course
- Display the intent to live and work in NL
- Sufficient funds to live in NL
- Valid post-graduate work permit
- Language skills proficiency (French or English)
NBPNP top priority applicant
The applicants who qualify as the NBPNP top priority applicants are those who :
- Are currently working in New Brunswick
- Have French as their first official language
- Have worked in the New Brunswick for at least 12 months within the last five years
- Have a valid, permanent, full-time job offer from an employer from New Brunswick
- Have studied from a post-secondary institution in New Brunswick
- Have family as permanent residents or citizens for more than a year
NBPNP second priority applicants
The applicants who qualify as the NBPNP second priority applicants are those who :
- Have attended a recruitment event or NBPNP information session in the last two years
- Official registration for the event as proof of attendance
NBPNP third priority applicant
The applicants who qualify as the NBPNP third priority applicants are those who :
- Have the interest to settle in New Brunswick
- Display the qualifications to be financially established
The qualifying factors for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) point assessment grid are given below.
Factors | Maximum Points |
Language skill | 20 |
Work experience | 25 |
Training and education | 23 |
Connection and adaptability | 30 |
Age | 12 |
The following criteria must be fulfilled:
- The applicant must have a full-time job in skilled occupation ( NOC 0, A or B) for an employee based in Ontario.
- The applicant must have a qualification/diploma which makes him/her eligible for the job in question.
- The applicant must have relevant professional experience.
- The applicant must have a CRS score of 400 points or higher.
- The applicant must intend to work and stay in Ontario.
Applicants may apply to PEI PNP through two streams:
- Business Impact Category
- Labour Impact Category
Business Impact category of PEI PNP
The sub-categories under the Business Impact category of PEI PNP are given in the table below.
| Sub-categories | Who can apply? |
| Work Permit Stream | Foreign workers who can settle in PEI and work in the business they want to invest in. |
| Partial Ownership Stream | Immigrants who can buy a part of a local business. |
| 100% Ownership Stream | Foreign nationals who can purchase 100% ownership of a local business. |
Labour Impact category of PEI PNP
The sub-categories under the Labour Impact category of PEI PNP are given below.
Sub-categories | Who can apply? |
Critical Worker Stream | Applicants who have experience and knowledge in an unskilled or semi-skilled occupation. |
Skilled Worker Stream | Applicants who have experience and knowledge in a skilled occupation. |