Province Nomination Program(PNP)

Province Nomination Program Overview

What is PNP Canada?

The provincial nominee program (PNP Canada) is an immigration system and a way to respond to Canada’s need for new and urgent immigration under Canada’s PNP programs.

Some of the best Canadian provinces to apply under this program are:

• Prince Edward Island
• Ontario
• Saskatchewan
• Manitoba
• Nova Scotia
• Alberta

Documents Required

To apply for the Canadian PNP program, applicants need to present their:

• Current passport and travel history
• Educational credentials
• Professional credentials
• Recent medical report
• Police clearance certificate
• Other supporting documents

Eligibility

Age=no age limit

Language ability= (CLB 5)

Education= minimum 12th pass or diploma.

Work experience= at least one year full time.

Can get extra points if-

A job offer from a Canadian employer.

A family/blood relative in Canada

A degree certificate, diploma or any other education course which needs 1-year study

At least one 1 year of work experience.

How to Apply for PNP in Canada?

You can apply for a PNP program by:

• Applying to a PNP program directly – The province will review your application based on the selection criteria and the points system. If you are found to be a suitable candidate, the province will give you a nomination letter, which you can use to apply for PR.

OR

• Applying through the Express Entry System – Your profile will be visible to all provinces and territories in this case. If selected, you will receive an invitation to apply for an Express Entry stream of that province’s or territory’s PNP.

1. Applicant must fulfill eligibility criteria.
2. Create the profile on the PNP portal.
3. Applicant will receive ITA if his/her score is above/on cut off the draw.
4. Submit all the essential documents to the province.
5. After verifying all the documents, the province will issue the nomination.
6. After nomination, apply for Canada PR to IRCC.

How to apply for Non Express Entry?

Fill out your application

Once you’ve been nominated by a province or territory, you can apply for permanent residence. If you aren’t truthful in your application for the permanent residence we may:

• Refuse your application
• Find you inadmissible

Bar you for up to 5 years from applying for permanent resident status.

Benefits that Canadian citizens receive

1. A lifetime residency
2. To maintain your PR status, you must have been in Canada for a minimum of 730 days (i.e. 2 years) during the previous 5-year period
3. Be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship after having lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days (i.e. 3 years) within the last 5 years
4. Free education for your children
5. Universal healthcare
6. Can live, study or work anywhere in Canada
7. Can apply for Canadian citizenship
8. Can get healthcare and most of the other social benefits, which a Canadian citizen receives.
9. Are protected under Canadian law and the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms.

The provisional nominee program gives authority to a province to invite an immigrant and settle in a province based on provisional economical needs.

Some of the best Canadian provinces to apply to under this program are:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan