Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The PNP allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who want to settle in a specific province or territory and contribute to its economic growth. Successful nominees can apply for permanent residence in Canada.
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Who is eligible for the PNP?
Each Canadian province (e.g., Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) has its own specific criteria. Generally, they require the following:
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In-Demand Profession: Having experience in a field that the province currently needs (e.g., in Health, Technology, Agriculture).
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Connection to the Province: Having a relative living in that province, or having studied or worked in that province previously.
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Job Offer: Having received an offer of employment from an employer located within that province.
Note: Since the province of Quebec has its own distinct selection system, it is not included in this program.
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Why PNP?
When competing solely through Express Entry, many candidates may have a low CRS Score. However, if you are Nominated by a province:
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You receive an additional 600 points on your Express Entry profile.
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This means that receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to come to Canada in the next draw becomes guaranteed.
To give you context: In a typical Express Entry draw, the cutoff score usually hovers between 450 and 540.
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If you have a score of 300 (which is too low) and you get a Provincial Nomination, your score becomes 900.
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This score is well above any cutoff, effectively securing your path to Permanent Residence.
