Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry now have a simple tool to check all Express Entry–PNP eligibility.
Well, receiving a provincial nomination almost guarantees success in the Express Entry system. A nomination adds 600 extra points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This large points increase usually leads to an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence. It also allows candidates to be considered in PNP-specific draws.
In the past, reviewing eligibility for Canada’s 20+ enhanced PNP streams was slow and confusing. Many candidates had to hire a representative or spend hours reading long PDF documents. This process is now much simpler.
The online tool CanadaVisa+ (CV+) allows foreign nationals to check their eligibility for all enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams at the same time. The assessment takes 10 minutes or less.
If a candidate does not qualify for any enhanced PNP stream, CV+ can also help plan next steps to become eligible in the future.
How CV+ Helps Assess Eligibility?
CanadaVisa+ can be accessed through any web browser, on both desktop and mobile devices. Users are guided through a web form that reviews their background and immigration profile.
1. Open the CanadaVisa+ Assessment form and select “Start Free Assessment Now”
2. Complete the assessment form step by step
Most of the questions are simple and do not require expert knowledge.
One section that may take more time is work experience. Candidates must classify their work history using Canada’s National Occupation Classification (NOC) system.
Moreover, the NOC system gives each occupation a unique 5-digit code. These codes are based on job duties and responsibilities, not job titles.
To find the correct NOC while completing the form, candidates should follow these steps:
- Enter the job title into the space provided when adding work experience. Relevant NOC titles and codes will appear in a drop-down list.
- If the exact job title does not appear, try similar or alternate job titles, as titles can differ within the NOC system.
- Once a possible match is found, click the “see duties” link below the occupation. This opens a pop-up with a full description of the job duties.
If most of the main duties match the candidate’s real work experience, the correct NOC has likely been selected.
3. Submit contact details to see full results
After completing the form, candidates must enter their email address and other required details to access full results.
Creating an account allows candidates to save their profile and update it at any time. CV+ also tracks changes over time, shows how eligibility improves or declines, suggests steps to increase chances, and shares important immigration updates.
4. Review eligibility under the “Provincial Nominations” section
Once signed in, candidates can open the “Provincial Nominations” tab at the top of the page.
CV+ displays a full list of enhanced PNP streams and clearly shows eligibility status for each one. Results can also be filtered by province and by type of consideration.
Building Eligibility With CanadaVisa+
As CanadaVisa+ is a simple tool to check all Express Entry–PNP eligibility, let us discuss how we can build eligibility with it.
Well, if a candidate is not currently eligible for any enhanced PNP stream, CV+ can still be used as a planning tool.
All PNP streams can be explored in detail. Candidates can review specific eligibility rules and see exactly which requirements are missing. This helps in creating a clear plan to qualify in the future.
Moreover, common steps to improve eligibility may include increasing language test scores, gaining more work experience, completing additional education, or securing a qualifying job offer.
It is interesting to note that whenever profile details are updated, CV+ automatically reassesses eligibility. As a result, this ensures that candidates always see the most current and accurate results for all enhanced PNP pathways.
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