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Types of Permanent Residency Visa

Listed below are the popular ones. Most options offer a long term visa for the applicant, his spouse and children. The visa can be converted to citizenship in most cases. Free Education for children, healthcare & retirement benefits & visa free travel are some of the reasons people choose to immigrate.

Why Canada PNP?

  • Easiest path to get Canada PR.
  • Flexible for different applicants.
  • 80 different provincial nominee programs.
  • Get extra 600 Express Entry points.
  • Faster than other immigration programs.
  • Settle in a specific province.

The Canada Provincial Nominee Program is a prominent path to settle in Canada. Under the Provincial Nominee Program, provinces and territories can nominate individuals for a Canadian Permanent Residency. While the PNP program is separate from the Express Entry program, it does offer applicants holding a select PNP an additional 600 CRS points when they enter the Express Entry pool. Several PNP programs have sent Letters of Interest to applicants with CRS scores under 400 as well. Y-Axis can help you take advantage of this huge opportunity to migrate to Canada with our dedicated visa and immigration support.

Canada PNP Program

Provincial Nominee Program is the full form of PNP, which allows people to migrate to a particular province or territory of Canada. In order to emigrate to a particular province or territory of Canada, apply only in that place. Before applying, make sure you have the skills, work experience, and educational qualifications needed for the job vacancies in that province or territory.

After that, the province/territory will evaluate if you fulfill their job market requirements. If they find your profile suitable, they will inform you how much time it will take to process the application. Once your application gets a thumbs-up from the province or territory, you need to apply for permanent residence within the time frame they fix it. The province/territory will also inform you if you have to apply via the Express Entry system or by means of the regular application procedure.

Through an Express Entry PNP path: If you have not enrolled in the Express Entry pool, you have to complete an Express Entry profile so that you are admitted into the pool. If not, you can commence it by using the Government of Canada portal. Through a non-Express Entry PNP path: Applicants of PR Visa who have been nominated through a non-Express Entry PNP stream need to apply for the same through the regular application process.

Features of the Provincial nominee program:

Canada offers nearly 80 different PNPs which have their individual eligibility requirements. The PNP program allows provinces to meet their individual immigration needs by helping them fill jobs that are in demand and meet labor shortages in their province.

Most PNPs require applicants to have some connection to the province. They should have either worked earlier in that province or studied there. Or they should have a job offer from an employer in the province for a job visa.

A provincial nomination can help you in two ways to get your PR visa. It can add 600 CRS points to your Express Entry application and makes you eligible to apply for your PR visa directly to IRCC.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Details

The Canada Provincial Nominee Program was created to attract skilled international talent to Canadian provinces facing a talent shortage. Thousands of successful applicants have relocated and permanently settled in Canada through the PNP program. Some of the best Canadian provinces to apply to under this program are:

If you are a skilled professional with experience in technology, finance, education, marketing or healthcare, now is the perfect time to explore your options through the PNP program. You can apply under the PNP option to migrate to Canada if you want to live in a province, contribute to its economy, and wish to become a permanent resident of Canada.

Canada PNP Requirements

To apply for the Canadian PNP program, applicants need to present their:

  • 67 points in Canada PNP Points grid
  • Educational credentials
  • Work experience
  • Medical insurance
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Other supporting requirements

Steps to apply for PNP 

STEP 1: Check your eligibility through Canada Immigration Points Calculator 

STEP 2: Review the specific PNP criteria.

STEP 3: Arrange the checklist of requirements

STEP 4: Apply for the Canada PNP program.

STEP 5: Migrate to Canada.

Options in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Candidate can apply for the PNP program in the following ways:

  • Paper based process
  • Through Experss Entry

 Paper-based process:

The first step is to apply to the province or territory for nomination under the non-Express Entry stream.  If you meet the eligibility requirements and qualify through the individual In-demand Occupation Lists of some provinces, you will get a nomination from the province if your occupation is on the list. You can then apply for a Canada PR Visa.

You will now have to submit a paper application for your PR visa. The processing time is usually longer than through the Express Entry system.

Express Entry System:

There are 2 ways to apply:

You can apply for a nomination by contacting the province or territory and apply for a nomination under the Express Entry stream.

If you get a positive response from the province or territory to nominate you, you can create an Express Entry profile or update your profile if it already exists.

The other option is to create an Express Entry profile and indicate the provinces or territories you are interested in. If the province sends a ‘notification of interest’ you can then contact them and then apply through the Express Entry system.

You must meet the eligibility requirements for a successful outcome of your application.

CANADA PNP DRAWS IN 2023

Province

January 

February  

March

April 

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Total

Alberta

200

100

284

405

327

544

318

833

476

428

27

19

3961

British Columbia

1112

897

983

683

874

707

746

937

839

903

760

615

10056

Manitoba

658

891

1163

1631

1065

1716

1744

1526

2250

542

969

1650

15805

New Brunswick

0

144

186

86

93

121

259

175

161

0

0

0

1225

Ontario

3581

3182

3906

1184

6890

3177

1904

9906

2667

1117

1314

4796

43624

Prince Edward Island

216

222

297

180

278

305

97

218

153

122

245

26

2359

Saskatchewan

0

426

496

1067

2076

500

0

642

0

99

0

63

5369

Total

16767

10754

28982

12236

16992

16670

14668

22837

14846

12384

3315

22214

192665


How Can Y-Axis Help You?

Y-Axis is the immigration consultant of choice for serious applicants for Canada immigration. Our thorough process and end-to-end support ensure you take the right action at every step. We help you with the following:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I settle in Quebec through the PNP?
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No. Quebec is not a part of Canada PNP. To settle in Quebec, you will be required to apply to the provincial government of Quebec for a Quebec Selection Certificate or Certificat de sélection du Québec [CSQ]. 

What is the provincial nominee program Canada?
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The PNP of Canada allows the participating provincial and territorial governments to nominate individuals to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence. 

How does being a provincial nominee help me?
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Being nominated increases your chances of being granted Canada PR. 

Is Canada PR guaranteed for a provincial nominee?
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While a nomination does increase the chances of the individual being granted their Canadian permanent residence, the specific requirements of the federal government —  at the time of applying to IRCC for Canada PR — must be met by the candidate.  

My profile is in the Express Entry system. Should I try for PNP or wait for an ITA from IRCC?
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An Express Entry candidate that is able to secure a PNP nomination will automatically be allotted 600 CRS points, thereby guaranteeing an IRCC invitation in the next Express Entry draw to be held.  

As not all Express Entry profiles receive an invitation, PNP is the recommended way for ensuring an ITA from IRCC.

How many immigration pathways are available under the PNP?
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Almost 80 PNP pathways are available, many linked with the federal Express Entry system of Canada.  

What is the difference between a ‘base’ nomination and an ‘enhanced’ nomination?
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Based on the application process involved, there are 2 ways to apply to the PNP – [1] online application process for Express Entry-linked PNP streams, these are the so-called ‘enhanced’ nominations; and [2] paper-based application process for the other PNP streams, the ‘base’ nominations. 

Is it compulsory to reside within the nominating province/territory after being granted Canada PR?
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As the PNP is a way for the provincial/territorial governments to bring in their chosen newcomers, anyone that is granted their permanent residence through the PNP will be required to live within that province/territory for a certain period of time.  

Generally, a new permanent resident in Canada – that is not a PNP nominee – might live somewhere in Canada other than the “city of destination” mentioned on their Confirmation of Permanent Residence [COPR]. 

Is the PNP only for skilled workers?
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No. Each of the PNP streams specifically targets a certain class of immigrants. In a PNP stream, the provincial or territorial government concerned might target – students, skilled workers, semi-skilled workers, or business people.