What is the Canada PNP program?

Provincial Nominee Program or Canada PNP is an amazing option over Federal Skilled Worker Program for aspiring immigration candidates to obtain the Canada PR Visa.

The benefits of PNP are especially obvious for candidates who are:

1. Unable to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria for Canada PR Visa
2. Unable to secure an adequate CRS score for receiving an Invitation to Apply under the Express Entry Pool

The Provincial Nominee Programs permit the provinces in Canada to choose the immigrants required by their economy. These are also pathways for immigrants to obtain the Canada PR Visa. Your chances of obtaining the ITA for PR are greatly enhanced with a nomination from a Province. You can apply for PR Visa only after you get the ITA.

Canada PNP without job offer

You can apply for Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program even if you do not have a job offer. The

Ontario HCP is basically:

1. A pathway for skilled overseas workers intending to immigrate for work to Ontario permanently

2. The stream permits immigrants to move to Ontario for contributing to its economy even if they do not possess a job offer

IELTS requirements for PNP Canada

The IELTS band score required for PNPs is variable based on the province and immigration category. Some of the PNPs also accept lower scores in IELTS and these are:

1. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program /MPNP

2. Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program /SINP

Application Process for Provincial Nominee Programs or Canada PNP

There are two ways to file application for the PNP process

Express Entry System Application

The application under the Express Entry System can be submitted in two methods

Method 1:

• Create profile in Express Entry
• Enter the pool of candidates after submitting the essential documents
• Here onwards various Territories and Provinces seek appropriate candidates
• The candidates selected by diverse PNPs receive Notification of Interest/NOI
• The candidates can now file Expression of Interest/EOI to the Express Entry Stream

Method 2:

• You search for a appropriate PNP and apply for a nomination
• The candidates who are successful in receiving the nomination can create profile in Express Entry System
• After creating the profile they can demonstrate the nomination from the province
• The candidates selected by diverse PNPs receive Notification of Interest/NOI
• The candidates can now file Expression of Interest/EOI to the Express Entry Stream

Non-Express Entry System (paper-based)

• Choose a suitable PNP depending on the eligibility criteria
• File the Expression of Interest through the non-Express Entry category
• Your application will be assessed according to the points allocation system of the specific PNP
• You will receive a nomination letter if you are selected
• Now you must file a paper-based application for Canada PR Visa with IRCC

Which is the best pathway for Canada PR Visa - Express Entry or PNP?

Many applicants are keen to know the better choice between PNP and Express Entry. Some favor PNP while others support Express Entry. Nevertheless, you must make the best attempt to succeed in your Canada PR Visa application. So, it is very crucial to select the correct program.

After receiving a nomination from one province, can you move to another province?

You can relocate to another province after receiving a nomination from a specific Province. However, you must note that:

1. You must not declare your intention to move to the other province to the Canadian Border Officers. If you do so you will be deported.

2. You cannot relocate prior to receiving the COPR - Confirmation of Permanent Residence. If you do so you can lose the provincial nomination. You cannot relocate even if you receive the PR Card

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