Successful PNP applicants will receive what’s known as a Provincial Nomination (PN). What’s more, Express Entry applicants who’ve expressed interest in a specific province may be selected directly from the Express Entry draw pool by the province to receive a PN.
Please note: A PN is worth 600 permanent residency (PR) points, giving you an edge over other applicants in the draw.
To qualify for the Canadian Provincial Nominee Program, you will have to:
Meet the criteria of 1 of various PNP streams under your chosen PNP,
Have a job offer in your chosen territory or have obtained a provincial educational qualification, and
Be admissible to Canada.
Option 1: Apply directly to the province of your choice.
This application process can either be done online or by paper application. The Canadian Provincial Nominee Program application generally takes a bit longer than the Express Entry process; however, some PNP programs, such as the BC PNP, process online visa applications in as little as two to three months!
Option 2: Express Entry Process.
The Express Entry process involves:
Step 1: Determine where your profession is in demand in Canada, which province you want to live in, and which PNP program or stream you qualify for - the best way to do this is an eligibility assessment.
Step 2: Create an Express Entry profile - applicants must apply online via the government website. (Remember to express interest in the province of your choice)
Step 3: Gather supporting documentation - you may need documents like your passport, education qualifications, resume and work experience documentation to complete the application form.
Step 4: Receive your PN - If successful, you’ll get a provincial nomination or PN from your province of choice to apply for permanent residency.
Step 5: Apply for permanent residency - Once you have your PN, you’ll have 90 days to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
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