Posted on February 01 2024
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Canada is a crucial immigration pathway that offers prospective immigrants a route to permanent residence. PNPs are regularly ranked in the top two immigration routes in Canada for and are run by eleven of the province and territorial governments of the nation.
It is predicted that PNPs will be the top immigration pathway in Canada for 2025 and 2026. IRCC announced the immigration levels plan for 2024 – 2026 and aims to invite 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024, 500,000 in 2025 and 2026 each.
However, it's important to understand that provinces have the authority to revoke or withdraw a nominee's application under certain circumstances.
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A PNP nomination holds immense value for candidates for granting permanent residence in the country. If a nominee is already an Express Entry candidate, a provincial nomination grants them 600 extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points guaranteeing an ITA for permanent residence.
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Provinces in Canada have the authority to cancel or withdraw a PNP nomination if candidates fail to meet certain conditions and requirements. The withdrawal can cause at any time before the candidate is granted permanent residence in Canada. Common reasons for withdrawal include the eligible candidate failing to maintain the conditions and requirements.
Justifications for withdrawal from each province are listed below:
Province |
Reasons for withdrawal |
Risk of withdrawal if candidates fail to apply for permanent residence before the nomination expiry date |
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To avoid the risk of having nomination cancelled, candidates must continue to demonstrate an intention to reside in Ontario until they obtain a permanent residence |
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If the nominee does not genuinely intend to live, work, or establish a business in the province |
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Reasons include voluntary nominee withdrawal, approval for permanent residence under another program |
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If IRCC finds that the principal applicant, spouse, or dependent is not allowed to immigrate to Canada then the candidate may lose their candidature |
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Failure to request to modify a nomination before expiration, and if the applicant does not genuinely intent to reside in the province |
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Failure to reveal any changes in their status such as marital status, arrival of a child, or employment changes may lead to nomination cancellation |
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Nominees must apply for permanent residence within six months after obtaining nomination approval to avoid withdrawal |
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In order to secure a PNP nomination, candidates must adhere to the required conditions set by respective provinces. This includes maintaining eligibility criteria, revealing any changes in the status, ensuring compliance with provincial requirements and any other related factors.
If in case a province or territory withdraws or cancels your application, it is crucial to take immediate action by contacting the relevant authorities to understand the reasons for the cancellation and try to provide with relevant information and documents related to the issue, or try not to repeat any such mistakes if you are planning to reapply.
Seek professional advice in case you need further advice on reapplying or exploring any other pathways. Staying informed and adhering to required conditions can increase the chances of smooth immigration journey by eradicating and risks of withdrawal.
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