The Provincial nominee program of Canada manages economic-class immigrants to Canada. Under the Immigration Level Plan 2022-2024, PNP is the main economic category immigration program for this year and next year. In the previous year, Express Entry was the main pathway for immigration to Canada.
Almost all territories and province of Canada operates their own PNPs except Nunavut and Quebec. At least one immigration stream in each province has which is aligned with the system of Express Entry.
Work of enhanced PNPs
When a PNP is combined with Express Entry, it is known as Enhanced PNP.
To obtain an enhanced PNP, candidates must have to qualify eligible for one of the Express Entry programs those programs are the Federal Skilled Worker Program-(FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program-(FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class-(CEC).
If an Express Entry candidate meets the eligibility criteria of the PNP, the province may send them an invitation to apply for provincial enrollment. This nomination is not similar to an Invitation to Apply- (ITA) for those who have Permanent Residence status. Candidates have to respond to invitations by applying to the province to enroll.
Those Express Entry candidates who successfully get invited from an enhanced PNP will get 600 CRS points which are added to their score. It is guaranteed that they will receive an ITA in the coming express entry round of invitations.
Ontario PNP
Human Capital Priorities-(HCP)
Express Entry candidates who are eligible for FSWP or CEC may be invited under Ontario’s Human Capital Priority Stream. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program will conduct a round of invitations and invite potentially eligible Express Entry candidates to apply for nominations. These draws may be targeted at candidates with work experience in certain demanding occupations. In 2019, Ontario introduced Tech Draw, where the province periodically invites candidates with work experience in six in-demand tech occupations.
Skilled Trade Stream-(STS)
Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades stream is a route for skilled trade workers who have work experience in a qualified trade. Candidates who want to be qualified for this stream must have at least one year of full-time paid work experience in a listed profession. Their profession must come into Minor Group 633 or Major Group 72, 73, or 82 according to the system of National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Eligible candidates also must reside in Ontario and also have a valid work permit in the province. Additionally, eligible candidates must have a qualification certificate or degree from the Ontario College of Trades, it is the other eligibility requirement from the province.
French-Speaking Skilled worker-(FSSW)
FSWP and CEC candidates with strong skills in both French and English may be eligible for enrollment through the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. Those candidates who are qualified must be required to have at least a bachelor’s degree in Canada or foreign. It is not necessary to be in Ontario when applying for this stream, but you must demonstrate that you intend to reside in the province.
Alberta PNP
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program provides migration routes for Express Entry applicants.
Alberta Express Entry Stream-(AEES)
This stream allows the province to nominate those candidates who are qualified from the pool of Express Entry.
To be eligible for the Alberta Express Entry Stream Candidates have to score at least 300 CRS points in the Express Entry system and also have to work in a qualified occupation.
Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway-(AATP)
Those applicants who are currently working in the province of Alberta or have a valid job offer with a tech industry in Alberta are selected under the Accelerated Tech Pathway migration program.
British Columbia-(BC)
The given BC PNP (British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program) sub-categories of immigration come under the province’s stream of Express Entry.
Healthcare Professional
In this category of PNP, Express Entry applicants who have experience qualify for jobs as physicians, nurses, and psychiatric nurses are eligible to apply for Healthcare Professionals.
Skilled worker
Those people who have eligible job offers a skilled professional and have many years of experience in their profession are comes in skilled worker.
International Graduate
Those international students who graduated from a qualified university in Canada within the last three years are known as international graduates. To be eligible for this sub-category candidate needs a valid job offer in the province.
International Post-Graduate
Candidates having a Master’s degree or Doctoral degree from a qualified educational institution of BC in the natural and health science program are eligible for the international post-graduate sub-categories.
Manitoba PNP
The Manitoba Express entryway is open to candidates who meet eligibility criteria and have experience in a Manitoba in-demand business, and who are eligible under other Manitoba immigration streams.
Saskatchewan PNP
Saskatchewan Express Entry
This program is for those candidates who have experience in an in-demand profession in the province.
Saskatchewan Tech Talent route
The Saskatchewan Tech Talent Pathway is for express entry candidates who have job offers in a qualified tech occupation in the province. Eligible candidates are required to have at least one year of qualifying work experience within the past five years or six months if they are already working in Saskatchewan for an employer that is offering them the job.
Nova Scotia PNP
Nova Scotia Experience
Those Candidates who have a minimum of one year of full-time paid experience in the province within the last three years are qualified for this PNP program. Candidates must have a high school diploma or more and their age should be between 21 and 55 years old to be eligible for this stream.
International Graduated in Demand
The Nova Scotia International Graduate in Demand Stream Express Entry is for candidates who have job offers as nurse aides, orderly, patient service aides (NOC 3413), as well as early childhood educators, and assistants (NOC 4214). Eligible candidates must have completed a course of study that is at least 30 weeks long within the last three years.
Labor Market Priorities
To be eligible for the Labor Market Priority Stream, you must meet specific eligibility requirements in the Nova Scotia Nominee Program drawing. In addition to meeting the work experience requirements for the Express Entry-managed program for which you are eligible, you must have sufficient funds to permanently settle in Nova Scotia.
Labor Market Priorities for Physicians
Express Entry candidates who wish to immigrate under labor market preferences for physicians may have a job offer from the Nova Scotia Health Authority or IWK Health Center as a general practitioner, family physician or specialist physician (NOC 3111 or NOC 3112) Should be Candidates are also required to have accomplished to residing in the province of Nova Scotia for a minimum of two years, have to send a signed agreement to the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.
PEI (Prince Edward Island) PNP
PEI Express Entry
Those candidates who want to apply for this program must be qualified for the FSTP, CEC, or FSWP. They also must have a profile in Express Entry. Applicants who want to be eligible for PEI express entry are also required to have a profile in the EOI (Express of Interest) system of the PEI.
New Brunswick PNP
Express Entry of New Brunswick
According to the Government of New Brunswick webpage, the New Brunswick Express Entry stream was paused until further notice on May 20.
This migration Program is for those Express Entry candidates who are residing in the province and who have a Job Seeker Validation Code or proof of nomination in a Post-Graduation Work Permit-qualified program at a federally delegated post-secondary institution.
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP
Skilled Worker Express Entry
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Express Entry Skilled Worker category provides a pathway for skilled workers with job offers. Candidates also need to score at least 67 marks out of 100 on the PNP marks assessment grid.
Northwest Territories PNP
Express Entry of Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Express Entry is a PNP draw for those candidates who have valid job offers in the province. Candidates also need to express of interest (EOI) to migrate to the province.
Yukon PNP
Express Entry of Yukon
Express Entry candidates can enroll through Yukon Express Entry if they have a full-time job offer in the area. They also must show that they have adequate funds to settle in the province and support themselves and their families.
Conclusion
Advanced PNP Express Entry gives candidates the opportunity to be at the top of the line for ITA while supporting provincial population and economic development strategies.
