Pnps (provincial Nomination Programs)
Every Canadian province has a provincial nomination program whereby criterion are established for selecting applicants bringing some benefit to the province that nominates them. For example, every province has a program whereby an individual with a full-time permanent job offer from an employer in the province can obtain Canada permanent residency through one of the provincial nomination programs.
The types of programs available can be classified into four broad categories; programs for foreign workers with job offers, programs for foreign nationals with family members in Canada, foreign students who have graduated from a Canadian college or university and foreign nationals who intend on establishing or investing in a business venture in Canada.
Job offers
All Canadian provinces have programs for applicants who have received a full-time permanent job offer in a skilled occupation from an employer in Canada. While these individuals will also qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker program, they can circumvent the AEO process by applying under a PNP. There are also many provinces that offer Canada permanent residency programs for individuals with job offers in low-skilled occupations once they have worked in Canada on a work permit for a certain amount of time.
Family
Many Canadian provinces have PNPs for individuals with family in Canada who are not eligible to sponsor their family members under the Federal Sponsorship program.
Study
Foreign students who have graduated from a post-secondary program in Canada may be eligible for Canada permanent residency, with or without a job offer under these PNPs. While these foreign students will likely qualify under the Canadian Experience Class after one year of working in Canada, individuals applying under these PNPs may receive their Canada permanent resident visas faster.
Business
Many of Canadas provinces have PNPs for individuals starting or investing in a Canadian business venture. The minimum investment and net worth requirements vary from province to province.
Manitoba General Stream
This is a points based program where a person can qualify without a job offer.
Nova Scotia Non-Dependent Children of Nominees
This is the only Canadian immigration program designed for children of applicants who do not meet the definition of a dependent child but would like to accompany their family to Canada.
Nova Scotia Agri Food Stream
This brand new program is an business based program but there is no minimum investment required.
For more information or to see if you qualify for any of the above listed programs, contact FWCanada.
Please note that you will not find information about Immigration Quebec on these pages, technically Quebec operates its own distinct immigration program that is not considered to be part of the provincial nomination programs. For more information on Immigration Quebec, click here.
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