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Provincial Nominee Programs
PNP
What is a Provincial Nominee Program?
Foreign nationals can migrate to Canada under specialized province immigration programs. These programs offer swift immigration processing for international workers with a certain skill set and level of expertise. They are categorized based on the provincial needs and candidates are nominated by their preferred Canadian province. If you’re looking to work and live in Canada, you should apply to one of these two types of PNPs.
SKILLED WORKER
Skilled Worker PNP
This targets foreign skilled professionals looking to extend their careers to Canada. Canada offers these professionals accelerated immigration processing to ensure they move as soon as possible. These skilled workers must first have their job offers from a registered provincial business or organization. The business must offer products and services that serve the local provincial needs. You should meet the following criteria if you choose the skilled worker PNP:
- A job offer from a local province business/organization
- Work experience in your respected field (province/territory preferred)
- Have a family or close relative currently living in the province
BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
Business Immigration Program
This category is for foreign nationals with existing businesses looking to expand their products and services to Canada. The business immigration program offers swift immigration processing for these business owners. The Canadian government expects to create more job opportunities for its citizens through the business immigration program. Candidates are thoroughly screened to ensure their businesses are legit. Any applicant should:
- Plan to establish a new business in the local province/territory
- Plan to invest funds in their business
- Enters a joint venture with an existing local business
PROCESSING TIME
What is the Processing Times for PNP Applications?
The province needs to approve your application first which happens almost immediately. However, the approval could take anywhere between 2 weeks and 9 months in some cases. When the provincial approval is completed, your application has to go through federal screening. This involves police reports, medical screenings, and other security checks. It’d take another 6-8 months to process these checks.
HOW PNP WORKS
How Does the Provincial Nominee Program Work?
Interested foreign nationals can get into the PNP through a faster route when applying for their permanent residency cards. The provincial nominee program comes with two options for applying as an international worker. You either:
- Apply to the province/territory or
- Apply through Express Entry
Direct Application Process
You can send in your application for the PNP directly via mail or courier. The IRCC allows the province to accept this application and review the terms of your job offer. Only then would the province decide whether or not your expertise would contribute to its residents. The process of sending your application directly is a long one that could be extended to another 15-19 months. The results of approval or denial come after then.
Express Entry Application Process
With the Express Entry route, you can go through any PNP stream or the Expression of Interest. After creating your profile, you’d have the option to choose a province you’d like to work from. This helps the province forward your application into the Express Entry pool. On the other hand, you could go through PNP streams. Taking the Express Entry route saves you months of endless waiting. You can get your Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR in 6-8 months through Express Entry.
PNP APPLICATION STEPS
How to Apply for a Provincial Nominee Program in Canada
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to go about your Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) application process:
- Consult Oye Immigration to help you find the best Provincial Nominee Program for you. We’d help you check the provinces and territories that fit your criteria and eligibility
- Submit your PNP application to your preferred province/territory
- Request for a Provincial Nomination Certificate. Provinces and territories in Canada only issue this certificate to successful candidates
- Lastly, send in your permanent residency application. Candidates that went through the Express Entry route can forward their applications online
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Provincial nominations allow foreign nationals to fast-track their immigration visa processing. It also comes with the benefit of qualifying for permanent residency status as soon as you get to Canada.
Preferably workers that’d contribute to the province’s economic growth. They also consider factors like your work experience, language proficiency (French or English), having close relations in the province, and ability to adapt to the province.
No. There are other factors the IRCC considers before issuing an immigration visa to a provincial nominee. You must have good health and security history.
No. Foreign nationals migrating to QUEBEC must follow other immigration channels designed for that purpose.