PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP)
Provincial Nominee Program or PNP as it is popularly called is a program established by each Canadian Province.
Persons who immigrate to Canada under the Provincial Nominee Program have the skills, education and work experience needed to make an immediate economic contribution to the province or territory that nominates them. They are ready to establish themselves successfully as permanent residents in Canada.
To apply under the Provincial Nominee Program, applicants must be nominated by a Canadian province or territory.
Most provinces in Canada have an agreement with the Government of Canada that allows them to nominate immigrants who wish to settle in that province. If you choose to immigrate to Canada as a provincial nominee, you must first apply to the province where you wish to settle and complete its provincial nomination process. The province will consider your application based on its immigration needs and your genuine intention to settle there.
Here is a list of the provinces and territories currently participating in this program.
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ontario
- Saskatchewan
- British Columbia
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
After you have been nominated by a province or territory, you have to make a separate application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for permanent residence. ACIC officer will then assess your application based on Canadian immigration regulations.
You will have to pass a medical exam and obtain a police certificate.
The provinces have various categories for applicants to enable them to participate in this program and gain PR. Some of the categories are:
- Business Immigration
- Family Class
- Skilled Worker
- Semi-Skilled Worker
- Farmer
- International Graduate / Student
- Strategic Recruitment
- We assess your eligibility for free
- Help select the best and most suitable category as per your qualification, skill and work experience
- Help clients get Provincial nomination
- Help you through the federal application process afterwards
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