The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) exclusively caters to the needs of those who wish to immigrate specifically to Alberta in Canada and stay in the province as permanent residents. It is a fast track pathway that expedites the visa application process. Alberta in Canada is one of the centers in Canada that have shown a promising economic growth in recent years. It provides a lot of opportunities to those aspiring to immigrate to Canada. In order to qualify for this program, you should be nominated by the Alberta Province whereby you will be issued a Certificate of Provincial Nomination from the provincial Government of Alberta. Your nomination will be based on a number of factors including the skill or trade requirement of the region and whether or not you represent the trade in demand.

Only after receiving the Certificate of Nomination by the Government of Alberta the applicant can apply for the permanent resident visa through the federal Government as a provincial nominee. Applicant’s immediate family members including spouse, common law partner and a dependent child can also apply for permanent resident visa. AINP has underlined some specific fundamental streams where immigration is sought and an applicant can apply like the work experience stream, employer driven stream, strategic recruitment Stream, self-employed farmer stream. The applicant must know that each stream has unique requirements, therefore, application for each stream will be completed taking into consideration the unique features and demands.

Employer Driven Stream – In circumstances where an employer in Alberta is unable to recruit a local Albertan or a Canadian to fill in a specific position, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) Employer-driven Stream allows the employer to maintain the employment of a non-Canadian national on a permanent full-time basis. The stream is also meant for those non-Canadian applicants who have a bonafide job offer from a local Albertan company, and are desirous of settling in Alberta permanently.

Eligibility – The eligibility to qualify under the Employer Driven Stream is to have a nomination and valid job offer from an employer in Alberta in any of the stream categories of skilled worker, semi-skilled worker or a graduate from a recognized institute. To find a detailed understanding of each of these categories, please read carefully below –

1. Skilled Worker Category – If you are applying under the Skilled Worker Category, you must have full desire to live in Alberta permanently even after become permanent residents of Canada. You should have an authentic full time employment offer by a company in Alberta under a recognized skill either Type O, A or B (managerial, technical or skill based) as defined under the National Occupation Classification system. You must also fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as per which you require to have necessary educational credentials, appropriate training and work experience and language ability to qualify for this program. You must have a work permit and a Certificate of Nomination from a designated organization in Alberta. You must clear your medical examination and police verification in order to further process your application. There are certain different eligibility norms for people who are early childhood educators, child services providers, plasterers, upholsterers, managers or supervisors in retail or food services. Applicants engaged in any of the mentioned services or occupations must meet the specified additional requirements. It should be noted that there are certain occupations that fall under Compulsory and Optional Trades category and therefore do not comprise a part of Employer-driven stream. These services include occupation of supervisors, foremen and chefs. These applicants have to apply under Compulsory and Optional Trades category.
2. International Graduate Category – If you are a non-Canadian/foreign national with a recent graduate degree from an eligible Canadian post-secondary institute and have a full time job offer from an employer in Alberta in a skilled occupation (NOC skill level O, A or B), you may qualify for permanent resident visa for immigration to Canada. The job offer must match with the trade that you represent as per your academic qualification and other work experience. You simply need to fulfill a few other necessary requirements to be eligible, (i) you should have an intention to live permanently in Alberta, (ii) your graduate degree or diploma should be from a reputed and recognized Canadian post-secondary institute and show your enrollment in the program for at least two continuous years within the past three years, (iii) you must have a proper post-graduation work permit that is issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), (iv) you must be able to prove that you will be able to financially support yourself and your family members in Canada and will not seek any government help. Apart from this, as an applicant you must fulfill other requirements like language ability, adaptability and have no-criminal activity record.
3. Semi-Skilled Worker Category – You are eligible for AINP if you have a permanent full time employment from an employer in Alberta in semi-skilled occupation (Skill levels C and D). However, you should be certain if your skill set is defined as eligible under NOC levels C and D as all occupations are not eligible for this category. The list of occupations held as eligible under this category must be reviewed by you carefully and any application should be submitted according to the specified requirements thereafter. Necessary conditions for this category require you to be engaged in a full time job in Alberta on work permit granted by CIC. You should have the requisite qualification and educational credential that validate your skill required for the job. You must prove that you are financially sound in order to support yourself and your family members in Canada and will not seek any government help. Apart from this, as an applicant you must fulfill other requisites like language ability, adaptability and have no-criminal activity record.

Self Employed Farmer Stream – Canada is a vast land of unlimited resources and opportunities for those who have the zest to steer resources for personal and collective good. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) welcomes applicants who can prove their acumen in management skills and have sufficient funds to invest in a sustainable farming business in Alberta.

Requirements –

1. You must provide proof of appropriate managerial work experience in an existing farm.
2. You must have the appropriate educational qualification that support your skills required for developing, managing and sustaining a farm.
3. You must have a business plan ready that shows your active interest in investing in a farm in Alberta. You must also prove that you have investors willing to invest in your farming business venture. You also must be in a financial position to invest a minimum amount in the farming business as directed by the Canadian law. Since the guidelines are subject to changes, you must follow the latest one. The Canadian law directs the investor to have a permissible net worth for him/her to qualify under this program.

Strategic Recruitment Stream – Alberta is one of the regions in Canada with a fast-growing economy. However, due to labor shortages, it is always open to welcome foreign nationals with diverse skill sets and trades who can meet the required market demands. A few occupations or skills remain in special demand in Alberta and interested non-Canadians with those skills and wanting to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents can apply. Skilled workers can immigrate to Alberta through two streams either Engineering Occupations Category or Compulsory and Optional Trades Category.

1. Engineering Occupations Category – Applicants who wish to apply under this category must fulfill the minimum level requirements. Applicants must first check if their skill is listed in the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program’s Engineering Occupation List. Applicants should have plans to settle permanently in Alberta province even on becoming the permanent residents of Canada. They should have the minimum level of educational qualifications, training and work experience in the skill they applied under. Applicants should have required number of years of work experience with an employer in Alberta within the last two years. Applicants must also provide a No objection Certificate from the Associate of Professional Engineers and Geo-scientists of Alberta (APEGA). The applicant must check if their skills are credited under NOC skill level any type.
2. Compulsory and Optional Trades Category – This category is valid for people working as supervisors, tradespeople, foremen in a compulsory or optional trade in Alberta. In order to apply under this category, the applicant must have plans to settle permanently in the Alberta province even on becoming the permanent residents of Canada. The occupation that the applicant is applying under must be recognized as a compulsory or optional trade in Alberta. The applicant must have a certificate of qualification in a compulsory or optional trade category from a recognized Canadian body. The applicant must have a valid work permit while also living in Alberta at the time of applying. The applicant must have a job experience of working with an employer in Alberta, or must be able to prove that he/she has previously worked for an employer in Alberta for a minimum period of six months that too within the last two years.

Alberta Work Experience – If you are applying under this stream, you can nominate yourself for permanent residency in Canada, unlike other streams where someone in Alberta must nominate you first. For this purpose, you need to fulfill certain eligibility criteria like you should be living in Alberta at the time when the application is submitted, and intend to live in the province permanently. You should have the minimum level of education, training, work experience, and language ability that can be validated with proper documentation and proof. The language test results must also be submitted. You must have a full time employment in Alberta when the application is submitted to the immigration office in an eligible occupation as classified in NOC skill levels O, A or B for the specified time duration. 30s hours per week engagement in work is recognized as full time employment. You must have a work permit to prove that you are legally permitted for work in Canada.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC-PNP)

The westernmost Canadian province of British Columbia offers the best immigration opportunity if you are looking forward to immigrate or Vancouver or British Columbia. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invites a broad range of applicants including skilled workers, graduates and business investors to settle in BC permanently. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are some of the best suited programs for express entry into Canada because if you apply through PNP and if your application is successful, the certificates issued to you will accelerate your permanent residency application process for immigrating to Canada. If your application is successful you will be provided BC Provincial Nominee Certificate which you can attach with your application for permanent residency in Canada. The BC PNP is divided into two different categories:

Strategic/Skilled Occupations – This category targets qualified and skilled foreign workers and allows BC employers to recruit or retain them to help British Columbia fulfill its needs of labor market. Skilled/Strategic Occupations category is designed for people as per following requirement :

1. International Graduates
2. International Post-Graduates
3. Skilled workers
4. Health care professional
5. Semi-Skilled/Entry level.

Entrepreneur Immigration Category – Entrepreneur Immigration Category is targeted for businessperson or entrepreneurs with relevant experience looking to immigrate, invest and manage their Business from British Columbia. Entrepreneur Immigration Category is further classified as below:

1. Business Skills Base Category
2. Regional Business Subcategory
3. Strategic Projects Subcategory
4. Business Succession Plan Buy-Out Subcategory

British Columbia – British Columbia (BC) is the westernmost province in Canada with the fifteenth-largest metropolitan region, Victoria, as its capital. British Columbia has a diversified economy with exponentially rising service-producing industries that constantly require people of different skill sets and also generate high levels of employment. It is a fast growing land of unparalleled opportunities and positive growth. The British Immigration Program of the British Columbia PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) is outlined in a manner so as to benefit business entrepreneurs with necessary experience and skill, and who can invest and support stimulate innovation for the further growth of the region. The interested applicants can apply under three main categories with each category requiring different eligibility credentials. The categories are Business Skills category, Regional Business Category, and Strategic projects Category. The applicant should note the unique eligibility criteria of his/her category. Below are the details of the three main business immigration categories that can be read carefully to note the unique requirements and eligibility criteria of each. However, some requisites common to all three are listed here –

1. The business should be profitable in all aspects of sale, purchase and services.
2. The business must meet the benchmark of viability and sustainability. Proper exploration of market-demand, hence, needs to be made prior to endorsing the business proposal.
3. The business must contribute to the over-all economic growth of British Columbia in any of the numerous services and processes like fostering the export of goods or services, by expanding tourism in the province, by increasing trade and commerce possibilities in a number of areas, by promoting research and development in a specific skill sector or knowledge-system, by creating more innovative and ingenious methods of businesses, by expanding the knowledge-based system and making it accessible to British Columbia and its people, and by envisioning a futuristic approach to business expansion and management.

Business Skills Category – Since this category demands applicants to contribute in the economic growth and development of the region, the applicant must meet a minimum level of criteria that establish him as an expert in the eligible skill and one with promising prospects. Anyone in a professional, managerial, technical or skilled occupation can gain permanent residence in British Columbia. You just need the following prerequisites-

• You need a relevant full time job offer from an employer in British Columbia according to your educational qualification, training and previous work experience.
• You must be ready to invest in either a new business venture or in an already existing one according to the most recent directives of the government. Since these directives are subject to change, ensure that you read the latest guidelines.
• You must prove that you are financially robust and can manage yourself and your family members in Canada.
• You must have a business plan that has been approved by some legitimate company in British Columbia. Your business plan must have the capacity to contribute to the growth of the region by generating employment opportunities for other Canadians.
• You must own at least 33.3% of equity in the business and also contribute to the growth of the enterprise in some active role.
• You must sign a “Performance Agreement” with the Province of British Columbia and fulfill the requisites of the agreement.

Regional Business Category – BC PNP – The category applies those skilled workers who wish to invest in business in British Columbia outside the metropolitan centers of Vancouver and Abbotsford. It has been designed especially to boost business and investment in other burgeoning centers of British Columbia. The minimum requirements are as follows –

• A profitable and probable business proposal that has interested investors. The enterprise should be promising for other Canadians looking for employment opportunities.
• Skills, work experience and education qualification that establish that the applicant has some level of training an exposure to the proposed skill requirement.
• Ownership of at least 33.3% of equity in the business and also active role in the management of the enterprise.
• Sign a “Performance Agreement” with the Province of British Columbia and fulfill the requisites of the agreement for nomination for permanent residence.

Strategic Projects Category – BC PNP – The Strategic Projects Category under BC PNP is specifically oriented towards those foreign-based business companies that have an inclination to establish their enterprise in British Columbia. This category comes under the compass of Entrepreneur Immigration Stream. It is one of the best fast track pathways that allows a foreign-based company to bring up to 5 of its chief non-Canadian employees eligible in skills such as professional, managerial or technical to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. If the owner/owners of the foreign-based company also intend to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents, they must apply under the Business Skills Category or the Regional Business Category.

Eligibility Criteria for Foreign-Based Companies – The business enterprise must be in a profitable position in its home country and must show signs of further growth and investment. The business enterprise must have some relevance for the province of British Columbia in terms of contributing to its economic growth, generating employment opportunities for its residents, preparing the market for better competition on global platform. The business should hire at least three local employees against each of its 5 foreign national members of staff. The business enterprise must exhibit record of decent working practices and positive legal work culture. The enterprise should not be embroiled in legal disputes anywhere in the country of its origin or abroad. The business house should be in financial position to make a minimum equity investment of the amount as specified by the latest guidelines of the government. The company must purchase and expand and prove that it is interested in investment in British Columbia.

Business Succession Plan Buy Out – This is a sub-category of all the three main business immigration categories which can facilitate fast track entry of the applicant to immigrate to British Columbia Province of Canada if the applicant guarantees that he/she will purchase an already existing business in the province. Applicants who apply under this category must fulfill the requisites of specified employment generation as defined under the stream that they applying for. This category ensures that the investor has the necessary professional skill to enhance the prospects of the purchased business, and can contribute to the province by generating appropriate number of employment opportunities of the residents. There are certain requirements common to all three business immigration categories that need to met with by the applicant for a hassle-free application as listed below –

• The business has to be located outside the metropolitan regions of Vancouver and Abbotsford.
• The owner of the foreign-based business must have an experience of at least 5 years in running the same business to prove that he has been associated with the business for a specified period of time.
• The business must have employees outside the family and must show signs of producing more job opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants common to all three categories – Applicant who has purchased the business must prove that he/she was associated with that business for at least one year before getting nominated. The applicant must also prove that he is fully committed to the maintenance and sustenance of this business for long-term period. Applicants must be able to prove that the purchasing and expansion deal is valid and authentic. It must be shown that deal made is legal. It is expected from the applicants that they must make an exploratory visit to the province to have a first-hand experience of its work culture, business environment and growth possibilities. They must have met the erstwhile owners of the company, and visited noteworthy local offices.

Ineligible Businesses – The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program does not accept applications in some kind of businesses including automated car wash businesses, laundry businesses that are coin operated, cheque cashing or money changing businesses. The program also does not support or nominate businesses related to bed and breakfast or home based businesses. Sale of goods produced through recycling, repairs or reproduction is also not included in this program. Businesses like real estate, brokerage of any kind are also not supported under this program. Businesses based on production of obscene, indecent or culturally unfit material like production of pornographic content or any sex-oriented services are highly prohibited. The BC PNP aspires to support businesses that can bring economic development to the province without threatening or endangering the life, spirit or the culture of the province. Any business that can bring any kind of ill-repute to the province will not get approved. There are a few other trades that will not get approval particularly in the metropolitan centers of Vancouver and Abbotsford like gas stations, dry cleaning services, convenience stores and rental video and DVD stores.

British Columbia – Occupations Categories – The British Columbia government aims to nominate and represent such individuals who are professionally skilled to generate economic benefits for the growth of the province. Since British Columbia can boast of being one of the prominent industry service providers, there is a huge demand for people who have the skills and training to contribute to this fast evolving industry. The people nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) can further apply to Citizenship and Immigrant Canada (CIC) for permanent residency visa. The final decision, therefore, rests with the federal government. Strategic Occupations Component of the British Columbia PNP is an express way pathway for those who have a valid permanent full time job offer from an employer in BC in a skilled occupation included in National Occupational Classification (NOC) system with skill type O, A or B. The Strategic Occupations Component comprises five main categories –

1. Skilled Worker Category – If you are applying under the Skilled Worker Category, you must have full desire to live in British Columbia permanently even on becoming permanent residents of Canada. You should have an authentic full time employment offer by a company in BC in an occupation recognized as either Type O, A or B (managerial, technical or skill based) as defined under the National Occupation Classification system. You must also fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as per which you require to have necessary educational credentials, appropriate training and work experience and language ability to qualify for this program. You must have a work permit and a Certificate of Nomination from a designated organization in BC. You must clear your medical examination and police verification in order to further process your application.
2. Health Care Professionals Category – is characteristically drawn for registered nurses, registered physicians, registered psychiatric nurses or midwives intending to immigrate to Canada. Each category will need to be approved by provincial health authorities, and their eligibility will be reviewed by discipline distinct agencies.
3. International Graduate Category – Students who have recently graduated from a post secondary institution in an academic program of at least two continuous years within the past three years can apply under this category. They must have a valid full time job offer from an employer in BC in a skilled occupation listed in NOC. The applicant must have a proper post-graduation work permit that is issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
4. International Post Graduates Project – This aims at people who have recently graduated with either a masters or a doctoral degree in applied or natural sciences from a reputed Canadian institution. This category does not require the candidate to have an arranged employment.
5. A Semi-Skilled Worker Category – A category to represent those who do not fall in any of the skill type categories of type O, A or B. These include occupations related to tourism and hospitality, overhauling truck driving and food and processing services.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Manitoba is one of the three Prairie Provinces in Canada, with the eighth-largest census metropolitan region, Winnipeg, as its capital. Manitoba has a fast growing economy and a high labor-market demand. The province aims to expand and diversify its various economic sectors for the purpose of better economic development. Manitoba has recently played a proactive role in supporting immigration to Canada of foreign nationals who can contribute significantly to the growth of the province and address the need of innovation in business culture. Therefore, Manitoba can be the best places to immigrate to Canada because of its fast evolving economic sector which is open for innovation, research and investment.

If a skilled worker intends to immigrate to Manitoba, he/she need not have a pre-arranged employment with an employer in Manitoba. The applicant will get nominated on the basis of a number of other factors. Once an applicant receives nomination letter from the Manitoba PNP, he/she has to further apply to the federal government for their permanent resident visa in Canada. The federal government must be deemed as final authority to decide your case in the matter. This is fast track program where your nomination will convince the government that your case is valid for serious deliberation.

Remember that Manitoba selects or nominates candidates on the basis of the skill demand in its own labor market. There are a number of categories under which an applicant can apply depending on their credentials such as Skilled Worker Overseas Category, Foreign Nationals working in Manitoba Category, Immigration program for Business category and Manitoba Young Farmer Nominee Program.

Skilled Worker Overseas Category – Non-Canadian skilled workers may be eligible to immigrate to Canada under the Business Immigration Program PNP if they are able to score a minimum of 60 points on the scale of employability and adaptability on the basis of a number of factors, such as –

FACTORS	POINTS
AGE	UP TO 10 POINTS
LANGUAGE ABILITY (English or French)	UP TO 25 POINTS
Work Experience (within past 5 years)	Up to 15 points
Education and skill-specific Training	Up to 25 points
Adaptability	Up to 25 points

The applicant applying under this program must ensure that they have a job once they arrive in the province. They must prove that they are financially robust and in the position to support themselves and the family members, if any, traveling with them. Applicants must procure all necessary licenses and approvals from various agencies if they intend to work in a regulated profession or trade. Since settlement in Manitoba depends on an in-demand basis of recruitment, you should have a diverse skill set so that you may find employment soon. The applicants also need to show their interest of permanent settlement in the region even after they become permanent residents of Canada. You must show a commitment towards the positive growth of the region and ensure the immigration office that you will be an asset to the community. If an applicant has a personal or a professional contact in Manitoba, he/she can use it to get recommendation that can very well fasten the immigration application process. This contact must be at least 18 years old and a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen. This contact is referred to as their supporter. The supporter needs to validate your claims and also establish his or her relationship with you, and also guarantee that the information given by you is truthful.

Foreign nationals Currently Working in Manitoba Category – This category is meant for non-Canadian skilled workers who have either been working in Manitoba on temporary basis or for those who have graduated from a recognized Canadian institute and were employed in a full time well paying job for at least 6 months in Manitoba. The applicants should at present have a valid full time job offer from an employer in Manitoba.

Manitoba Immigration Program for Business – Manitoba Business immigration Program aims at promoting innovation, diverse business possibilities and employment in Manitoba keeping in view the great prospects of its economic sector. Manitoba is one of the most promising regions of economic growth and expansion. Manitoba PNP welcomes people who intend to invest, manage or start a business in Manitoba.

Eligibility

• The applicant must have made an exploratory visit to Manitoba to understand its work culture and inquire about various business prospects available. This ensures that the applicant is sincerely committed in the positive growth of the region and has a serious intention to make contribution to it.
• The applicant must intend to live permanently in Manitoba even after becoming the permanent residents of Canada.
• The applicant should have appropriate education, work experience, training and exposure in the specific skill sector so as to demonstrate that he/she is adept at managing and running a business independently.
• The applicant must make a minimum investment according to the latest guidelines of the government.
• The applicant must have a direct role to play in whatever business he invests.
• The applicant must be financially fit and prove that he/she has enough to support his/her family members if they are accompanying the applicant to Manitoba.
• On the approval of the immigration application, the applicant must pay are refundable deposit fee of $75,000 CAD (subject to change) as a guarantee to the claim that he/she would invest in a business and a home settlement in Manitoba within at least two years after getting permanent residence status.

Manitoba Young Farmer Nominee Program – Those with an intention to purchase or invest in a farm can do so under the Manitoba Young farmer Nominee Program. Manitoba has a fast growing economy mainly based on natural resources, agriculture being one of the fields where major expansion is sought by the Manitoba authorities.

Eligibility

• The applicant must have made an exploratory visit to Manitoba to understand its work culture and inquire about various farming prospects available. This ensures that the applicant is sincerely committed in the positive growth of the region and has a serious intention to make contributions to it.
• An appropriate amount of knowledge of both the province and the farming possibilities in the region are required. The applicant should have a proper documentary assessment made of various growth opportunities available in the region and those that already exist.
• The applicant therefore must have required technical, professional and practical knowledge of technological based farming practices so as to make significant advancements in the field.
• There must be a farm business plan duly attached with the application. This plan must be relevant and authentic and supported with evidence that you have made sufficient inquiries in the required aspects.
• In order to purchase or invest in a farm, it is highly expected of you to have the sufficient funds that establish you as a businessman with appropriate resources. Therefore, you must have a net worth of minimum$150,000 CAD on their settlement in Manitoba. (Please note that the mentioned amount is subject to change according as per the directives of the government.
• Whether an applicant invests in a new business farming venture or becomes a partner in an already existing one, the applicant must make an equity investment of $150,000 CAD (subject to change).
• Applicant must have a work experience of at least 3 years in owning, managing and sustaining a farm supported by verifiable documents.
• The applicant must have a direct role to play in whatever business he invests from within Manitoba.
• It is highly imperative that the applicant has required language proficiency in either French or English.
• On the approval of the immigration application, the applicant must pay a refundable deposit fee of $75,000 CAD (subject to change) as a guarantee to the claim that he/she would invest in a farming business in Manitoba within at least two years after getting permanent residence status.

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

If you are looking to immigrate to the eastern Canadian province of New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program provides very good options based on your occupational/trade category for a fast paced immigration and permanent residency in Canada. The program is designed for foreign workers having requisite skills, educational qualification and experience who can help in economic growth of New Brunswick. New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program is divided into three categories currently active:

1. Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support – This stream is designed to help foreign workers and their employers where the New Brunswick based employer is ready to provide full-time job offer to the candidate. For this the candidate needs to showcase his/her skills and experience based on which the full time job offer was provided by his/her employer. The target of the program is to address the shortage in New Brunswick job market for qualified candidates.
2. Skilled Worker Applicants with Family Support – This program is designed to target applicants who have close family members already living in New Brunswick. The program helps foreign candidate immigrate to New Brunswick and become part of their community if resident family members are ready to support their family member(s) looking to immigrate. However, to qualify for the program not only the applicant but his/her New Brunswick resident family members need to fulfill minimum requirements of eligibility for the program.
3. Entrepreneurial Applicants – New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream is designed for experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish and manage their business in New Brunswick. The candidate will need to demonstrate that he/she has the required business experience in a management role as well as can invest in a new venture in New Brunswick. You must be able to showcase a net worth of $ 300,000 CAD. For successful application you need to create an extensive business plan which needs to be approved by the Canadian Government. Please note that the amount of investment is always subject to change as per the latest directives of the government.

Important Points:

1. You can only submit one application for the New Brunswick PNP in two years, so you must make sure that you are addressing all the requirements in your documents otherwise your visa will be refused.
2. New Brunswick/Canadian immigration officers will consider several factors to access your application to check the eligibility.
3. If your application is refused you cannot appeal for reevaluation of your application.

We recommend that you review all your documents with utmost care. You and your family members must first apply for nomination under New Brunswick PNP. Once your nomination is accepted under the program you must apply for permanent resident visa with Canadian Federal Government and you can immigrate only when the federal government approve your permanent residency application. Commons reasons for refusal for nomination under NBPNP:

• The candidate has been deported from Canada or is prohibited to enter Canada due to part criminal record.
• The candidate has parallelly applied for visa or permanent residency under any other federal or provincial immigration program.
• The candidate has previously tried to claim refugee or humanitarian and compassionate claim in Canada with failed attempt.
• The candidate is unable to provide the necessary documentation / proof of lawful residence for his currently country of residence when applying for nomination.
• The candidate is currently studying in a full time post-secondary education program.

We will be happy to help answer any of your queries and assist you with your documentation related to the program. If you are refused or do not qualify under the New Brunswick PNP, you can still apply for Canada immigration under federal or other provincial immigration programs, but you must ensure that you have only application in progress at same time.

Business Applicant Category – The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program is a provincial immigration program that works in collaboration with the federal government of Canada. The program selects and nominates people who can contribute significantly to the fast evolving New Brunswick economy. Designed for those who intend to start a business in New Brunswick, the Business Applicant Category is best suitable for entrepreneurs and investors. The applicant’s application is assessed based on the eligibility criteria and other significant selection factors. Whoever shows the best potential to become an asset to the province is finally nominated. Once an applicant is nominated, CIC is the final authority to take a decision whether or not the applicant will be granted a permanent resident status.

Eligibility Criteria for a Business Applicant (minimum score – 50 points)

1. You must be between 22 to 55 years old. You will get score on the basis of your age on the date of the submission of the application.
2. You must have language proficiency in all the four language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening.
3. You must have valid educational credentials as per the norms that clearly state a minimum high school education to be mandatory.
4. You must prove that you will live in NB, and conduct your business from within NB.
5. You must be able to show a valid proof of your work experience and training in the specific skill set as per NOC skill level in the business that you propose to launch in the province, along with verifiable documents that validate your claims.
6. You must be able to exhibit some amount of knowledge of New Brunswick in order to demonstrate that you are sincerely committed to the economic growth of the region. An exploratory visit has to be made to understand the work culture and business ecosystem of the place.
7. You must have a total net worth of the minimum amount specified by the government. Since government norms on the issue are subject to change, ensure that you follow the latest directives.
8. On the approval of the immigration application, you must pay a refundable deposit fee of $75,000 CAD (subject to change) as a guarantee to the claim that he/she would invest in a farming business in Manitoba within at least two years after getting permanent residence status.
9. The employer must be able to justify why a local Canadian could not be recruited for the job.

Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support Category – Those non-Canadian applicants who have an arranged employment from an employer in New Brunswick can apply under the New Brunswick PNP category. In order to justify the recruitment of a non-Canadian employee, the employer must be able to highlight the applicant’s unique skill set that could not be found in other Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

The Immigration Program officer will examine the application on the basis of eligibility criteria and other selection measures such as age, education, work experience, valid skill level as classified in NOC, language ability and adaptability. An applicant who shows a promising prospect of getting independently established in financial terms in NB will have greater chance of selection.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicant must be between 22 to 55 years old. Age will be scored on the basis of applicant’s age on the date of the submission of the application.
2. Applicant must have language proficiency in all the four language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening. For this, there is a required score needed in IELTS or any other equivalent exam specific to region that must be scored. Exam results older than two years will not be accepted.
3. Applicant must have valid educational credentials as per the norms that clearly state a minimum high school education to be mandatory.
4. Applicant must prove that he/she intends to permanently live in New Brunswick, and conduct their business from within NB.
5. The job offer made to the applicant must be from an employer who has at least one year of work experience of managing the same company. The authenticity of the selection process has to be validated through verifiable documents.
6. The applicant must be financially sound to in order to support himself/herself and other accompanying members in New Brunswick.

Skilled Worker Applicants with Family Support Category – Family is the bulwark of any healthy, well-balanced and successful individual. The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is formulated in the belief that the individual with family support can contribute to the cultural, social and economic growth of the province with a sense of responsibility. This category does not demand the applicant to have an arranged employment in New Brunswick. However, the applicant has to qualify other norms and also exhibit the potential to foster the economic progress of the region. An essential requisite for this category is that the person supporting you and your family, the family supporter, to immigrate to Canada must be eligible to do so under the Family Supporter norms.

Eligibility Criteria

• You or your spouse/common-law partner must be a non-dependent relation of the family supporter. Close relations include children, siblings, niece, nephew or grandchildren.
• You must be between 22 to 55 years old. Age will be scored according to applicant’s age on the date of the submission of the application.
• Applicant must have language proficiency in all the four language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening. For this, there is a required score needed in IELTS or any other equivalent exam specific to region that must be scored. Exam results older than two years will not be accepted.
• Applicant must have valid educational credentials as per the norms that clearly state a minimum high school education to be mandatory.
• Applicant must prove that he/she intends to permanently live in New Brunswick, and conduct their business from within NB. A settlement plan in this regard is mandatory for the immigration office to examine. Applicant must prove that he/she has required skills for the intended job along with verifiable documents including license and certifications to validate that the applicant has appropriate experience and training in the specified skill.
• Applicant must be financially sound and must have at least $10,000 CAD. If a family member is also accompanying, the applicant must be able to show an additional $2,000 CAD funds for each member of the family.

Applicant’s skill must be defined in any of the National Occupational Classification Skill types-

• Skill O, A, B
• Skill Level C 1, 3, 7, 8, 9
• Skill Level D 1, 3, 7, 8, 9

The applicant needs to take notice that simply qualifying for the eligibility norms does not always guarantee selection and nomination by the immigration authorities. The application is reviewed and assessed on the basis of an individual’s potential to facilitate and augment the economic growth of the region. Even if the application is made under the provincial category, the final decision rests with the federal government of Canada.

Eligibility criteria for the Family Supporter

• If you are supporting your relative to immigrate to Canada, you must meet the following requisites –
• You must be a close relative of the applicant of his/her spouse or the common-law partner. The applicant must not be a dependent child, brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild.
• You must be permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen.
• You must be living permanently in New Brunswick with either a full-time job or a well-established business for a minimum of last two years, and the occupation must be duly approved by the Canadian immigration law.
• You must have strong financial standing and must have not received any social assistance from the NB authorities in the last 12 months at least. With regard to this you must have not filed for bankruptcy.
• You will be required to have an interview with an official from the Population Growth Division.
• You will aid the applicant in the settlement plan.
• You can support one applicant at a time unless you are supporting more than one child.
• You must not have sponsored another family member through the CIC Family Sponsorship Program.
• You must have a clear legal record.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program

Newfoundland is one of the most alluring regions in Canada, rich not only in its landscape but also in energy and natural resources both of which contribute significantly to its budding economy. Newfoundland is also the most populous region of Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is both beautiful and a developed center with easily accessible civic, administrative and health care amenities easily accessible. Newfoundland is the ideal place for settlement for those who aspire to establish innovative and profitable business enterprises in a place that is fast evolving to take a significant place in the global market. Newfoundland gladly welcomes new settlers who can address the labor market needs of the province and contribute to its growing economy. The NLPNP permits Newfoundland to select and nominate individuals who exhibit the greatest potential of competitive growth of themselves as well as the province. This program targets at making selections of such individuals who can add to the economic development of the region. Therefore, the eligibility criteria is based on reviewing if the applicant has the required skill set and training so as to become an asset of for province and not a liability. Once the applicant receives the nomination, he/she can further apply for permanent resident visa through the mainstream immigration program under CIC. The NLPNP is an express entry pathway wherein the application processing time gets fastened. There are different categories under NLPNP for which you can apply such as, International Graduate Category, Entrepreneur Category and Skilled Worker Category.

Newfoundland and Labrador – International Graduate Category – NLPNP – If you have completed your graduation from post-secondary educational institution within Canada and have already secured a valid job offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador, International Graduate Category under Newfoundland and Labrador PNP is one of the best programs to seek permanent residency within Newfoundland and Labrador. The application under this program must be filed with in two years of your otherwise your nomination will not be considered. If you have Post-Graduation Work Permit you may qualify for the Express Entry Skilled Worker Category of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).

Qualification and other Eligibility Criteria

• You must have secured a full-time job offer from an employer having their headquarters or operations in Newfoundland and the nature of your job should be related to your field of study.
• You must be able to demonstrate that you have qualifications, skills and credentials required to perform the job offered by your employer.
• The salary and other remunerations as part of the job offered must meet the minimum criteria stipulated by provincial standards of that industry.
• You must have completed at least half of your studies in Canada from a recognized Canadian college or university.
• You must have completed two years of full-time study program in Canada and successfully earned a diploma or a degree.
• You must apply for permanent residency under this category within two years of completion of your graduation.
• While applying under this category you must have lawful visa to work in Canada most commonly your Post-Graduate Work Permit in Canada should still be valid.
• You must be able to demonstrate that you intend to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• You must have the sufficient funds to support yourself and your family member who will accompany you.
• You will need to provide proof of your proficiency level in the English or French language to be able to perform duties of your job.
• If you are nominated in an occupation classified as National Occupational Classification (NOC) C or D also called for semi to low-skilled occupations, you will need to meet Minimum Language Requirements.For this you will need to submit the tests results from one of the accepted tests
• If you have completed your graduation from a college or university in Canada but outside of you may need to showcase at least 1 year of work experience in your work or study domain.

You will be disqualified under NLPNP Graduate category if one the conditions applies to you:

• You have not completed graduation or post-graduation program.
• You or your adult dependent family member have a criminal record in either Canada or any other country where you have been resident in past. This is applicable for you non- accompanying dependent family members as well.
• You or your adult dependent family member has a serious medical condition. This is applicable for you non-accompanying dependent family members as well.
• As part of the graduation program you are expected to return to your country on completion of graduation.
• Your past attempt to claim Refugee status in Canada had ended in failure.
• You are currently living in Newfoundland and Labrador under a refugee status.
• You are involved in unresolved custody or child support disputes in Canada or your country of residence.
• You have provided wrong or fraudulent information in your application.
• Either you have quit the job offered to you or the employers has withdrawn the job offer while the nomination or Canadian permanent residency application is till under process.

Newfoundland Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) – Skilled Worker Category – This category is designed in order to recruit the best skilled workers across the world who can contribute significantly to the economic progress of the province. Applicants are nominated as per the demands of the labor market and economic needs of the province. There is a specific eligibility criterion to qualify for this category and the applicant with the greatest potential to establish himself/herself economically is given precedence. On getting nominated by the NLPNP, the applicant’s application will be reviewed by the CIC officers who will the take the final decision if the applicant will get permanent residency visa. To apply under this category, the applicant must have a guaranteed full-time job offer from an employer established in Newfoundland province in an eligible occupation represented in National Occupational Classification skills level O, A or B.

Eligibility Criteria

For the Applicant

• Applicant must have a guaranteed full time employment from an employer established in Newfoundland.
• The applicant must have a valid work permit in Canada or must be eligible to apply for one.
• The Applicant must have valid educational credentials, training and work experience in the specified skill along with authentic license, certificates and accreditation.
• Applicant must prove that he/she intends to permanently live in Newfoundland, and conduct his/her business from within Newfoundland.
• The applicant must be financially sound to in order to support himself/herself and other accompanying members in Newfoundland.
• Applicant must have language proficiency in all the four language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening. For this, there is a required score needed in IELTS or any other equivalent exam specific to region that must be scored. Exam results older than two years will not be accepted.

For the Employer

• The employer must be able to justify the unique skill proficiency of the applicant that could not be found in other Canadians or permanent residents in the province.
• The employer must promise industry standard salary to the prospective employee.
• The employment offer must not flout any ongoing employment disputes or bargaining agreements.

Ineligible Applicants under NLPNP – If any of these applies to you, you will not be eligible for this immigration program –

• If you are a failed refugee claimant, or a refugee claimant living in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• If you have a criminal record against you, a pending case, or an outstanding loan.
• If you do not have a full-time paid job in one of the eligible occupation represented in NOC.
• If you have pending child support or a child custody case.
• If you are found guilty of misrepresenting facts about yourself or your job.
• If you lose your job while the nomination process is still going on, you will lose the benefit of this category and not be nominated under it any longer.

Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)

The North West Territories (NWT) is the second largest and one of the most populous of the three territories in Western Canada. It is an expansive, diverse and resource-rich region with splendid landscape the promises both peace and adventure. North West Territories are an ideal place to settle for those new immigrants who are ready to blend in a culture of social cohesion and solidarity. If you are someone looking for innovative industry management, investments in prospective new businesses, or you are someone seeking employment in competitive industry environment, NWT is one of the best places for you. NWT has a fascinating natural reserve and low population that also makes it a province with the highest per capita GDP. The natural resources of the territory include diamond, gold and natural gas reserves, making it a region with the greatest potential to grow and compete at a global level.

The NTNP is a program made with collaboration with the federal government of Canada that allows the province to select and nominate applicants who can best contribute to the economic development of the region. Selection is based on competitive potential of the applicant. If the applicant is nominated, the application is further reviewed by CIC who is also the final decision maker on the permanent resident status. This is an express entry pathway where applications once nominated can be processed quickly. You can apply under four categories under NTNP which are – Entrepreneur Category, Self-employed category, Skilled Worker Category and Critical Impact Worker Category.

Entrepreneur Category – Under this category, the applicant needs to propose a viable business plan designed on the basis of first-hand research and exploration of the province and its economic demands. The applicant must have the finances to invest in his proposed business or an existing business established in Northwest Territories. Whether the applicant is investing in a business or starting a new one, he/she must have a direct role to play in either the management of the business or its sustenance. Therefore, applicant must intend to live permanently in the province. The applicant’s business plan must be designed keeping in mind the economic and industry demands of the territory. Any plan that benefits the industry, generates employment and addresses the labor-demand of the market is sure to be approved quickly.

Self Employed – Applicants applying under this category must prove that they financially sound and can support themselves and their accompanying family members without seeking assistance from the government. Applicant must have a business proposal based on market survey that would help in addressing the market demand. Applicant must have the required, skill, training, educational qualification and work experience to be eligible. Applicant must exhibit professionalism and signs of honesty to ensure the provincial authorities that he/she will engage in only healthy and meaningful businesses.

Skilled Worker Category – The employer must take the responsibility of proving all the necessary documents of the prospective non-Canadian employee under this category. One of the foremost requirements is that the employer must have a genuine and financially thriving business enterprise within the province from at least the last year. Employer must prove that necessary efforts were made to recruit a local Canadian or a permanent resident, and that the applicant’s skill set is indeed unique. Applicant’s job must be represented in one of the specified National Occupation Classification (NOC) Skill level O, A, or B (managerial, professional or technical). The employment must be full-time and an adequately paid one according to the ongoing industry wages. The employer must be able to justify why the selected nominee is the best choice for the skill so it is imperative to submit verifiable documents validating the applicant’s education, language ability, training and work experience in the specified area. The employer must also guarantee that the prospective employee has adequate language proficiency in either English or French as per the norms of NWTPNP.

Critical Impact Category – This is a category specifically formalized in order to address the labor shortage demands of the territory. Since the region is an expansive one with less population, there is a constant demand of world class labour force who can meet the diverse requirements of the territory. Non-Canadian semi-skilled workers eligible under NOC skill level C and D fall under this category. In order to apply for permanent resident status under this category, the applicant must already be employed in a full time job on regular wages from at least six months from the date of application submission on a valid work permit. The employment offer must not violate an ongoing employment dispute, law or any other bargaining agreements.

Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program

Nova Scotia is an enthralling, well developed and a resource rich center in Canada. With a diverse and vibrant population, Nova Scotia is a welcoming place for new immigrants. As a fast-evolving economy, Nova Scotia becomes a promising center for those who aspire to engage in innovative business enterprise or the expertise of influencing industry. Recently, Nova Scotia has felt the need for skilled qualified workers who can address the ongoing labour shortage demand of the region.

Nova Scotia has a diverse economy largely based on land and sea resources. Mining, fishing, shipbuilding and transnational shipping are the predominant industries in the region where there is a persistent demand of labor force. Apart from this, the vast geography of the region promises opportunities to expand, innovate and invest in unconventional business ventures that bring the province at par with global market competitors. The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (PSPNP) is an express pathway formulated with a view to provide easy opportunity to those to intend to settle in the province. The applicant applying under the provincial program needs to be eligible for this program. Once his/her application is selected, the CIC will take call if the applicant will be given a permanent resident status. Those selected will be given a Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination Certificate which will help them in expediting the application process.

Categories under NSPNP – The categories under this program are defined as streams and are open for skilled and qualified individuals who have the prowess to meet the provincial labor market demand. The NSPNP is a fast track pathway but not may be open to receive entries at any time in the year. It is imperative for the applicant to be vigilant and apply whenever the streams are open.

• The Skilled Worker Stream is for skilled workers in eligible occupation as represented in NOC Skill Level and who have an arranged employment.
• Regional Labor Market Demand Category is for individuals who specifically meet the demands of the labor market in the province of Nova Scotia. This stream is highly driven by market needs. Applicants may not require an arranged employment to apply in this stream.
• Family Business Worker Stream is for those who have a family supporter as a permanent resident in Canada or a Canadian citizen who is ready to employ them. This employment must be full time paid job as per the NS norms. The employer also the family supporter must be closely related either to the principal applicant or to his/her spouse/common law partner. The employer must also be permanently living in the province of Nova Scotia.
• International Graduate Stream is for students who have qualified from a recognized Canadian institute with a valid degree, diploma or accreditation, and have a full time paid job from an employer living permanently in Nova Scotia province.

Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP) – Regional Labor Market Stream

The Nova Scotia Regional Labor Market Stream is open for skilled and qualified individuals who have the prowess to meet the provincial labor market demand in the province. You need not have an arranged employment in order to apply under this stream. Applicants under this stream must be skilled in an eligible occupation as per the ones listed in the stream. Apart from being skilled in an eligible occupation, applicants must meet the following requisites too –

• The applicant must have an eligible occupation represented in NOC skill levels O, A or B and must be in accordance with the popular labor market demand.
• Applicant must be between 22 to 55 years old. Age will be scored on the basis of applicant’s age on the date of the submission of the application.
• Applicant must have a valid work experience of at least two years of full time employment in the desired occupation within the last 5 years.
• Applicant must have language proficiency in all the four language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening. For this, there is a required score needed in IELTS or any other equivalent exam specific to region that must be scored. Exam results older than two years will not be accepted.
• The applicant must be financially sound to in order to support himself/herself and other accompanying members in Nova Scotia.
• The applicant must have a valid work permit in Canada or must be eligible to apply for one.
• The Applicant must have valid educational credentials, training and work experience in the specified skill along with authentic license, certificates and accreditation.
• The applicant must have a settlement plan that demonstrates that the applicant has the intention of contributing significantly to the social and economic life of the province.
• The applicant will have to attend an interview in Nova Scotia conducted by the immigration office.

Family Business Worker Stream – The Nova Scotia-PNP stream is meant for such Nova Scotia employers for hiring immigrants who are related to them. Under this stream, the applicants must have been in receipt of a permanent full time job offer from their relative, who owns a business in Nova Scotia. Before applying for immigration under this stream, the Family business Worker (the Applicant) must have a valid job offer in hand. The employer must show that he or she was unable to fill the position with a Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident. For immigration to Canada, the family Business workers must demonstrate that they have all the required Skills, education and necessary work to experience for doing the job they have been offered. For the purpose of nomination under this Nova Scotia PNP stream, the applicant or the spouse of the applicant must have relation to the owner of a business or to the spouse of the business owner in Nova Scotia. For the purpose of nomination under this stream of Immigration, the applicant is considered a amity member, where the applicant is the business owner’s:-

• Son or daughter
• Brother or sister
• Niece or nephew
• Grandchild

Also, a Step or half-relative of the parallel degree is permitted under the Nova Scotia-PNP stream. This stream provides great opportunities to the people, who desire joining their family members, already living in Nova Scotia, for immigration to Canada, which can also open doors of employment for them. Canadian Immigration always favor the living if family members together and promotion of this stream help no taking forward the vision of uniting the families to work for growth and development of the region. Once nominated under the Nova Scotia PNP stream, applicants may apply for the Canadian permanent residency.

Nova Scotia PNP International Graduate Stream – If you are looking for living in Nova Scotia after completion of your graduation and have a valid employment offer from an employer in Nova Scotia, this program recently launched by Nova Scotia government under Provincial Nominee Program might be your preferred choice. The program targets foreign students who would like to work and live in Nova Scotia and allows employers to hire and retain graduates from eligible colleges and universities. This stream under NSNP program is valid only if you have completed graduation from a Canadian university within last two years and must have studies in Nova Scotia for at least one year. Other eligibility criteria include language skills, age, education stream, work experience.

Skilled Workers Stream – This stream is meant for those with an arranged full time, permanent employment offer by a Nova Scotia employer based on a skill recognized by the immigration law of Canada. The prospective immigrants are hired for recognized skills that may be in limited supply in the region. The employer hiring individuals under this stream must be able to prove the human resource inadequacy in the province. A full time job means that the employee is engaged 30 hour per week throughout the year. Applicants nominated under this program can bring their spouse or common law partners and other dependents to Nova Scotia as permanent residents of Canada, and need to establish that they are financially fit to settle independently in the province. The Immigration Program officer will examine the application on the basis of eligibility criteria and other selection measures such as age, education, work experience, valid skill level as classified in NOC, language ability and adaptability. An applicant who shows a promising prospect of getting independently established in financial terms in Nova Scotia will have greater chance of selection. Remember that the selection process will take duly in mind the immediate needs of the labor demands in the market and will base its decision on the potential of the applicant. There are three fundamental categories under which you may apply –

1. Skilled Workers Category
2. Semi-Skilled Workers Category
3. Low skilled Workers Category

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must have a guaranteed full time employment from an employer established in Nova Scotia before the application is sent for nomination process.
• The employer must be able to prove that no other Canadian or a permanent resident could suffice for the job requisites.
• The applicant must have a valid work permit or must be eligible to apply for one.
• The Applicant must have valid educational credentials, training and work experience in the specified skill along with authentic license, certificates and accreditation.
• Applicant must prove that he/she intends to work within Nova Scotia and plans to settle permanently in the province.
• Applicant must have language proficiency in all the four language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening. For this, there is a required score needed in IELTS or any other equivalent exam specific to region that must be scored. Exam results older than two years will not be accepted.
• The applicant must have received proper education, training and work experience in the intended skill.

All the above claims must be validated by verifiable documents, certificates and licenses. Any misrepresentation of facts will lead to outright rejection of the application. The applicant will also have to get clearance from police along with a medical exam result that established that the applicant is medically fit.

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Ontario is Canada’s prominent manufacturing center rich in both energy and natural resources. It is both beautiful and a developed center with top-notch civic, administrative and health care amenities. Ontario has a splendid landscape with one-fifth of world’s fresh water reserves, a vast upland and an astounding forest area that adds charm to the living standards in the province. Communities in Ontario are diverse, dynamic and vibrant making it one of the best multi-cultural places in Canada. New immigrants are gladly welcomed and respected in the region by one and all. The province has yet the potential for a growth in terms of industry, market, innovation and skill-driven expansion.

If an applicant wishes to stay in Ontario and invest, purchase or manage business in the province, this is the best option to do so. The program supports non-Canadian/ foreign nationals who wish to immigrate to Canada in managerial, skilled or technical skills in accordance with their prior training and work experience. The program also permits the employer to select world class skilled workers and experts to address the limited labor supply in the region.

Application Process

The application process is the most significant step in the immigration process and must be carefully attended to. The application has to be complete, truthful and supported with verifiable documents. Applicants must attach all necessary details along with certificates, documents, licenses and accreditation along with the application.

The first step towards the application process is to start by submitting a pre-screening application to the provincial government of Ontario. This step must be undertaken by the employer who will confirm that a Canadian or a permanent resident could not be recruited for lack of appropriate skill. The prospective employee must submit the application to the PNP Ontario. The selection and the nomination of the applicant will rest on a number of factors including age, education, training, work experience, language proficiency and adaptability. Major attention is given to those who have unique skill set and exhibit the prowess to adapt and invest in the province both materially and emotionally.

The applicant can further apply for permanent resident visa once he/she is nominated by the provincial government. The applicant can likewise also apply for his/her spouse or common-law partner and a dependent. The applicant has to be financially stable and prove that he/she will be a resource and not a liability for the government. The final decision rests with the federal government.

There are two primary categories under which you may apply-

General Category – This category is formulated for those non-Canadian/ foreign nationals who want to invest in an existing company or business enterprise in Ontario. This is specifically meant to support the employers in recruiting skilled, efficient and competent workers who can significantly contribute to the economic growth of the province. Those individuals who meet the demand of the labor market in the province are sure to get representation under this program. The two streams under this category are – (i) Employer/Foreign Worker Stream and (ii) Individual Investor Stream.

International Student Category – This category is for non-Canadian students who wish to be recruited by employers within Ontario. Such candidates need to be eligible according to the specified Ontario PNP norms and must have par excellence credentials. The three different streams under this category are-

• International students with job offer
• International PhD stream
• Pilot International Masters Graduate Stream

If you have recently graduated from a Canadian university or college with a degree or diploma and looking to settle in Canadian Province of Ontario, International Student category under Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) should be your natural choice to consider. Ontario has some of the best universities and colleges in Canada and this program helps all students from Ontario universities and college to settle in Ontario. The program is also valid PhD and Masters-Graduate students as per the details below. Please note this program undergoes frequent changes and opens periodically so you have to keep yourself updated with latest development on this program. International Student Category under OINP is divided into three different streams:

1. PhD Graduate Stream – PhD Graduate stream of OINP program is designed for foreign students who have recently completed the PhD program from a publicly funded university in Ontario. This program is also valid for students who have completed all the requirements of their PhD program and are waiting for their degree. Similar to other student programs, this is a time bound program which means you must apply under this program within two years of earning your degree. The key benefit of this program is that you can apply even if you do not have a job offer, or if you are living outside Canada, or have returned to your native country as long as you are within the two years period after earning your degree. As such, foreign nationals must start the application process themselves. There is no pre-screening application to be submitted as otherwise required in other streams. This is a two-step process. First, you must apply for nomination under OINP stream with Ontario provincial government and once your nomination is accepted by Ontario you can go ahead and apply with federal government for your permanent residency status application. This route is considered faster than other federal and provincial routes as you can get permanent residency in 12 months which otherwise can take 4-5 years under other federal programs for skilled workers. Overall there are lesser conditions on this program but you must have completed two years of your PhD program from an Ontario University. If you have any obligation return to your country of residence after completion of PhD you, do not qualify under this stream.
2. Masters Graduate Stream – The Masters Graduate Stream under OINP program gives foreign graduates with master’s degree from an Ontario university of college, an excellent opportunity to work in Ontario and get permanent residency. Similar to PhD Graduate Stream, you don’t necessarily need a job offer to file your nomination under this stream of OINP program, however, you must apply within two years of completing your Master’s program from an Ontario university or college (i.e. two years from the date you receive your Master’s degree). The program allows students to apply for nomination at the earliest during the last semester of their master’s program but must have completed one year of a full-time master’s program. The program has few eligibility conditions which may not be applicable on PhD Graduate Stream. Below are key eligibility criteria for this stream:
   • The candidate must be staying in Canada lawfully and should be living in Ontario while applying for the program.
   • The candidate must have been resident of Ontario for 12 consecutive months out of the past 24 months.
   • The candidate will be required to prove his/her credentials in English and French language proficiency.
   • The candidate will be required to provide evidence of sufficient funds or income to financially support themselves and their accompanying family members.
   • They must not have filed a parallel or a failed refugee claim with federal government.
   • The candidate must not have enrolled in further study program for either diploma, degree or PhD program in Ontario unless required due to regulatory professions.
   • You must be able to demonstrate that you intend to live in Ontario.
3. International Students with a Job Offer Stream – This stream is designed for foreign students who have recently completed their graduation in Canada and have a job offer from an employer in Ontario and Ontario should also be the base location for candidate during his/her job. Like most other post-study immigration programs, the applicant must apply for nomination with Ontario provincial OINP program with two years of completion of their graduation program (i.e. within two years from the day candidate receives their degree). As a student you may start early with your nomination application during the last year of your study program if you are able to secure a job offer. Read the eligibility criteria under the stream for both candidate and employer:

Educational eligibility:

• The candidate must have pursued at least half of his/her studies from an eligible Canadian University or college.
• The candidate must have completed at least 2 year as part of a full-time study program earning diploma or degree program.
• The candidate must have completed 1-year post-graduation degree program in Canada if they have already completed another degree from eligible Canadian university of college.

Employment Offer eligibility:

• The job offer must be from one of the designated professions applicable under this category recognized by Ontario or federal skill requirement program.
• The candidate must have a full-time job offer from an Ontario employer or from a Canadian employer if base location of the employee in Ontario.
• The job occupation must match with the candidate’s field of graduation.
• The candidate must not be legally or contractually required to return to his country of residence on completion of his/her study program e.g. as part of a scholarship program or employee study program.
• The employer offering the position must have the position being offered approved through a pre-screening process.
• The wages or remunerations offered as part of the job must be more than minimum industry specific standards for the specific region within the province of Ontario. Ontario has different minimum wage levels for different regions.
• The position offered by employer should be approved during a pre-screening with Ontario provincial government.

The process for all approvals and permanent residency under this stream takes a longer duration. Based on the approval during the pre-screening process the employer will be required to provide candidate with the detailed documentation of the job offer that the candidate must complete and further submit to the Ontario government for the nomination process. Once the nomination is approved, the Ontario government will provide the candidate with documentation required for filling their work permit visa or permanent residency application with the Canadian federal government. If you are looking for permanent residency you must apply for it in six months once your nomination has been approved by the Ontario government under OINP. This process can take up to one year once the application has been submitted with the federal government. We will be happy to help you in your queries and assist you in filing documentation for all the streams under OINP program.

Business Investor Stream and Individual Investor Stream – Ontario is a rapidly budding center promising industrial growth at par with global market. The immigration programs initiated by the provincial government target those foreign nationals who can add to the existing business trends and accelerate its rate of development. Applicants with strong business proposals and an intention to invest, purchase or manage business in the region can apply under this category. Business Investor stream and Individual investor stream are two main categories under which an applicant may apply in accordance with the eligibility criteria.

Business Investor Stream – Business Investor Stream is a sub-category under Ontario business Immigrant Nominee Program. This stream guarantees a fair opportunity to those foreign-based business enterprises that have an intention of expanding their business in Ontario. The norms of the stream facilitate the companies to invest in Ontario and to settle their principal employees in Ontario. Both the employer and the immigrating employees need to be eligible as per the standard criteria. The employer needs to demonstrate their equity investment and net worth as the most fundamental requirement of the category.

Investment Requisites – The investment and the business proposal must be approved by the provincial government of Ontario. The business plan is reviewed by the authorities on the basis of its viability and scale of success in order to determine if the enterprise can economically benefit the province. The business proposal must be created after proper market research and exploration of the industry demands of the region. The investment must be at least $3,000,00 CAD (subject to change by the Canadian government). The enterprise must generate employment for other Canadian nationals or permanent residents. According to the procedure, the company should be able to create at least 5 jobs for the locals.

Nominee Position Approval Requirements

• The applicant must have long term investment plans and recruitment must be made accordingly.
• The recruitment must be done according to the eligible skills level as represented by NOC.
• The job offers made must be full time and permanent with competitive wages in accordance with the ongoing industry wages in Canada.
• The investor must ensure that the business venture or its working practices do not harm the work culture for other Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
• At least 5 new jobs for Canadian nationals including permanent residents must be generated by the employer as against one non-Canadian employee.
• Employee/nominees must have a work permit to work in Canada. The nominee must be an adequately qualified professional with a good amount of experience in the specific skill needed for the fulfillment of his services with the company. The nominee must validate these claims by producing appropriate certificates, documents and accreditation.
• The experience required for the nominee is at least two years of continuous employment within the last five years.
• The employer has to apply for a pre-screening for the required job position which is duly approved by the Ontario PNP.
• The foreign-based employees immigrating to Canada must be able to produce all documents for verification to the immigration office.
• The nominees will also have to go through police verification, medical exam and a background check for security reasons.

Individual Investor Stream – This stream targets foreign nationals who have the desire to invest in innovative business ventures in the province of Ontario. If an applicant qualifies for the nomination, he/she can then apply for permanent resident visa through the CIC under federal government norms.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must have a valid working experience of managing a business in the intended skill.
• Applicant must be financially strong to guarantee an independent maintenance of the venture without expecting the provincial government to fund.
• Applicant or the individual investor must have an equity investment of at least 33.34% in the business and must be actively involved in its management and sustenance.
• The proposal must be viable, well-researched and must contribute to the economic growth of the region. It should also open space and opportunities for other Canadian nationals to benefit from.
• The Provincial government would like to ascertain if the individual investor is equally committed to the growth of the province and how far he/she will contribute to its development.

Employer Pre-Screening Applications – Requisites for Pre-Screening –

• The employer needs to specify if they are a corporation, a limited partnership or a sole proprietorship.
• The business must be profitable and successful in the home country, and at least three years old.
• The business proposition and implementation must comply with the federal, provincial legal norms including adherence to labor and employment standards of Ontario.
• Non-Canadian employees recruited in the enterprise must be on a temporary work permit in Canada. They must be recruited on full time permanent basis and must be paid wages competitive with the industry. The recruitment must adhere to skill types as represented in NOC skill levels. The employer must also prove if the recruitment under the position was necessary.
• The business must be permanent with a long-term investment plan.
• The job agreement must not violate any agreements, or must not threaten opportunities for other Canadian nationals and permanent residents.

Some of the necessary qualifications for an employer working within Greater Toronto area differ. An employer working within the Greater Toronto area which includes City of Toronto and Durham, Halton and York and Peel regions, must have a minimum net worth of $800,000 CAD, must be able to recruit at least 5 full time employees on permanent basis. Please note that the amount specified is subject to change as per the latest directives of the government. Employers outside the Greater Toronto area must make a personal investment of at least $200,000 CAD (subject to change) and must have minimum 33.34% equity. The employer has to recruit at least 3 full time employees on permanent basis and continue to generate more employment opportunities for local Canadians and permanent residents.

Employers/ Foreign Worker Stream – Any aspiring non-Canadian with an arranged employment can apply under this stream. The first step is to be initiated by the employer who will submit a pre-screening application to the Ontario PNP. The employer must establish that a Canadian or a permanent resident could not be recruited for lack of appropriate skill. The foreign national i.e., the prospective employee must then submit the application to the PNP Ontario. The selection and the nomination of the applicant will rest on a number of factors including age, education, training, work experience, language proficiency and adaptability. Major attention is given to those who have unique skill set and exhibit the acumen to adapt and invest in the province both materially and emotionally. The applicant can further apply for permanent resident visa once he/she is nominated by the provincial government. The applicant can likewise also apply for his/her spouse or common-law partner and a dependent. The applicant has to be financially stable and prove that he/she will be a resource and not a liability for the government. The final decision rests with the federal government.

Employer Requirements

• The employer needs to specify if they are a corporation, a limited partnership or a sole proprietorship in the pre-screening application.
• The business must be at least three years old and profitable in the home country.
• The business proposition and implementation must comply with the federal, provincial legal norms including adherence to labor and employment standards of Ontario.
• Non-Canadian employees recruited in the enterprise must be on a temporary work permit in Canada. They must be recruited on full time permanent basis and must be paid wages competitive with the industry.
• The recruitment of the non-Canadian employees must adhere to skill types as represented in NOC skill levels. The employer must also prove if the recruitment under the position was necessary.
• The job agreement must not violate any agreements, or must not threaten opportunities for other Canadian nationals and permanent residents.

Some of the necessary qualifications for an employer working within Greater Toronto area differ in some respects. An employer working within the Greater Toronto area which includes City of Toronto and Durham, Halton and York and Peel regions, must have a minimum net worth of as per the government directives, must be able to recruit at least 5 full time employees on permanent basis. Please note that the amount of minimum investment is subject to change according to the latest directives of the government. It is imperative to check the latest guidelines. Employers outside the Greater Toronto area must make a personal investment of at least $500,000 CAD (subject to change) and must have minimum 33.34% equity. The employer has to recruit at least 3 full time employees on permanent basis and continue to generate more employment opportunities for local Canadians and permanent residents.

Non-Canadian Prospective Employee Eligibility Criteria – This stream is meant for those who have an arranged full time, permanent employment offer by an Ontario employer based on a skill recognized by the immigration law of Canada. The prospective immigrants are hired for recognized skills that may be in limited supply in the region. The employer hiring individuals under this stream must be able to prove the human resource inadequacy in the province. A full time job means that the employee is engaged 30 hour per week throughout the year.

• Applicant must have a guaranteed full time employment from an employer established in Ontario before the application is sent for nomination process.
• The employer must be able to prove that no other Canadian or a permanent resident could suffice for the job requisites.
• The applicant must have a valid work permit or must be eligible to apply for one.
• The applicant must have valid educational credentials, training and work experience in the specified skill along with authentic license, certificates and accreditation.
• They must have an approval form of the pre-screening test initiated by the employer, along with a nominee application package sent by the employer.
• The applicant must have at least two years of training and experience in the skill for which they have been recruited within the last five years, and they must prove this by submitting verifiable documents of licenses, certificates and accreditation.
• The position on which the applicant has been recruited must have been duly approved by the Ontario PNP which reviews if the selection was necessary.
• All the above claims must be validated by verifiable documents, certificates and licenses. Any misrepresentation of facts will lead to outright rejection of the application. The applicant will also have to get clearance from police along with a medical exam result that established that the applicant is medically fit.

Prince Edward Island Immigration

Prince Edward Island is a little picturesque wonder with a small-town feel because of its geographical and population size. It is the smallest maritime province of Canada and is blessed with peace and harmony ideal for living. Despite its relaxing pace of living, recently the province has grown considerably in terms of industry and urban expansion with one of the best administrative, civic and health care amnesties easily accessible. Prince Edward Island is an ideal place for new immigrants looking for harmony of nature as well as prodigious opportunities to grow as an aspirant.

The Prince Edward Island Immigration Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) is drawn for those who aspire to live, study, work and raise a family in the province. This is a fast track program which allows the applicant a quick response on his/her application. The PEI PNP is supportive to students, entrepreneurs, skilled workers and competent individuals who can contribute to the economic growth of the region. The nomination process of PEI PNP is based on reviewing the best applicants who show a commitment towards personal growth and the good will of community welfare in the province. Only those applications are considered seriously which exhibit the applicant’s best potential to bring a substantial advancement in the province. The applicants can apply under two main categories with each category divided into a number of streams. Applicant can apply under any stream in accordance with his/her credentials.

The Business Impact Category – Prince Edward Island is a rapidly growing maritime and urban center at par with global market. The immigration program initiated by the provincial government aims for foreign nationals who can add to the existing business trends and augment development in the province. Applicants with strong business proposals and an intention to invest, purchase or manage business in the region can apply under this category. The applicants can apply under three main streams that fall under PEI PNP –

1. 100% Ownership Stream – This applies to aspiring non-Canadian investors who have the funds to purchase an existing business with 100% equity, or have the same amount to establish a new one.
2. Partial Ownership Stream – This is for those who can either purchase or establish a business with one-third equity investment.
3. Work Permit Stream – the applicants under this stream are first granted a work permit to work for the company they aspire to invest in and only then they can carry forward the obligations and responsibilities. Rest of the requirements of the stream are similar to partial ownership stream.

Labor Impact Category under PEI PNP – Under this category, those non-Canadian skilled workers are given an opportunity to immigrate to Canada who have the potential to meet the labor demand of the market. The applicants must have required qualification, training and work experience to qualify under this stream. Since the provision is made in order to address the labor shortage of the province, it is specifically targeted to accommodate those individuals who have the desired expertise. Two streams under this category are –

• Skilled Worker Stream allows non-Canadians with valid age, education, experience, training, language ability and adaptability to apply. There are a number of other requisites to be taken care of by the applicant.
• Critical Worker Stream is characteristically formulated for skilled workers, who have employment offers in occupations such as customer services, truck transportation, labor, food and beverage services and housekeeping. This stream is distinctly aimed to solve the problem of short supply of labor force in the province.

Applicants who meet the necessary requirements can further apply for permanent residency in Canada through this stream.

Business Impact Category – Applicants with strong business proposals and an intention to invest, purchase or manage business in the region can apply under this category. Three streams under this category are –

1. 100% Ownership Stream – This applies to aspiring non-Canadian investors who have the competence and the funds to purchase an existing business with 100% equity, or have the same amount to establish a new one. The proposed business must raise revenue by selling either goods or services. The business must make profit but not derive income from investment, real estate rental or by any other such means.
   Eligibility Criteria –
   • Applicant must have a valid experience of managing a business in the intended skill.
   • Applicant must be financially strong to guarantee an independent maintenance of the venture without expecting the provincial government to fund.
   • Applicant or the individual investor must have 100% equity investment in the business and must be actively involved in its management and sustenance.
   • The proposal must be viable, well-researched and must contribute to the economic growth of the region. It should also open space and opportunities for other Canadian nationals to benefit from.
   • The Provincial government would like to ascertain if the individual investor is equally committed to the growth of the province and how far he/she will contribute to its development.
   • Applicant must provide verifiable proof of that he/she has sufficient amount to invest in the business. The applicant’s net worth will be assessed according to the latest guidelines of the government. Applicant is also liable to pay a deposit fee at the time of the application processing.
2. Partial Ownership Stream is for those who can either purchase or establish a business with one-third equity investment (33.34%).
   Eligibility Criteria
   • The applicant must have valid educational credentials, training and work experience in the specified skill along with authentic license, certificates and accreditation.
   • The applicant must meet the minimum requirements of age, skills, language ability and adaptability.
   • Language proficiency has to be validated by taking a relevant exam meant to test the language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening of the applicant.
   • The applicant must state his/her reasons for settling in Prince Edward Island. The immigration programs such as these are meant to boost the economic growth of the region and accommodate those individuals who can work at best with accordance to the fulfillment of this objective.
   • The applicant must have an active role to play in the management of the enterprise and also guarantee that he/she is going to operate from within the PEI province.
   • Applicant must provide verifiable proof of that he/she has net worth of $400,000 CAD and they must invest at least $150,000 CAD in their own business enterprise. (Please note that these figures are subject to change).
   • Applicant must pay a refundable deposit fee of $100,000 (subject to change).
3. Work Permit Category is similar to the partial ownership stream except for a few underlining differences. Under this stream, the applicant requires a work permit to first work in the business in Prince Edward Islands before planning to invest in it. Once the applicant proves his/her competence in the industry, he/she will then be nominated to further apply for the permanent resident status. This stream permits the applicant to explore and research the desired business enterprise from a close range and plan ahead. The provision, likewise, also allows the PEI PNP to review the applicant’s level of commitment and business acumen. The requirements of this stream can be checked above under the partial ownership stream.

Prince Edward Island PNP (PEI PNP)

Labor Impact Category – The Prince Edward Island Immigration Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) is drawn for those who aspire to live, study, work and invest in this fast developing province. The PEI PNP supports students,entrepreneurs, skilled workers and competent individuals who can contribute to the economic growth of the region. The PEI PNP Labor Impact category targets foreign skilled workers who are looking to immigrate to Canada and make significant contributions to the labor demand of the market effectively. The applicants must have required educational qualification, training and work experience to be eligible under this stream. The program is designed for foreign workers with job offer from an PEI employer willing to support their candidate employee for the nomination for permanent residency. In order to meet the requirements of the job market, the program is divided into two streams to target different occupations: (i) Critical Worker Stream, and (ii) Skilled Worker Stream.

Critical Worker Stream

The Prince Edward Island provincial government proactively watches the job markets to track the employment areas and industry requirements where there is a critical shortage of skillful workers. This stream is designed to address the critical shortage of workers based on government assessment. The program is regularly reviewed to check the impact of program and as a result the list of occupation is updated. Currently below professions are categorized as Critical requirement under this stream:

• Laborer
• Truck driver
• Customer service representative
• Food and beverage server
• Housekeeping attendant

Employee Eligibility Criteria:

• The candidate must have worked for the PEI employer for minimum 6 months.
• The candidate must have at least two years of full-time work experience in the same field within the past five years.
• This option is valid for candidates who already have a valid work permit.
• The candidate must be able to provide proof of proficiency in either English or French language.
• The job offer must be on a full-time basis in the PEI province and should be qualified under one of the five categories currently considered under this stream as per the Canadian laws.
• The candidate will be required to provide proof of legitimate funds to support themselves and their family financially.
• The candidate must show intend to live and work in the province.
• The candidate age must be between 21 years and 55 years.

Remember that you may be asked to appear for an interview at the PEI Office Immigration if required.

Employer Eligibility Criteria:

• The wages or remuneration offered for the job must be more than the minimum wages stipulated under industry standards of PEI.
• The employer is required to provide supporting documents to show the candidate has the required skills, qualification and minimum stipulated experience required for job.
• The employer is required to show evidence that he has tried to fill the position with a Canadian national or permanent resident and there is a shortage of candidate in the given occupation.
• The employer is required to demonstrate that as part of the job all Canadian Labour laws will be adhered to and respected. The employer will be required to furnish documents of signed contract between employee and employer stating the employment agreements.

The employer may also be asked to attend an interview with the Immigration Office.

Skilled Worker Stream

The Skilled Worker stream under PEI PNP allows foreign workers meeting basic criteria like age, education, experience, training, language skills etc to apply for permanent and temporary residency under wider range of occupations. The job offer must be recognized under Canadian immigration law.

Employee Eligibility criteria

• The candidate must have a job offer from a PEI based employer full-time and permanent basis.
• The candidate-must have at least two years of full-time work experience in the same field within the past five years.
• If the candidate is already employed with current employer within PEI, the Candidate must have a valid work permit to work in Canada.
• Non-resident candidates will be required to showcase valid proof of residency in the current country of residence.
• The candidate age should be between 21 years and 55 years.
• The candidate must show intend to live and work in the province.
• The candidate will be required to provide proof of legitimate funds to support themselves and their family financially.
• The candidate must be able to provide proof of proficiency in English or French language. This can be based on attestation from your employer or via test results of one of the recognized language accreditation programs for English or French or via attestation from an internationally recognized institution where the candidate studied in English or French.

The employer may also be asked to attend an interview with the Immigration Office.

Employer Eligibility Criteria

• The wages and remunerations offered as part of the job must be more than the minimum wages stipulated under industry standards of PEI.
• The employer is required to provide supporting documentation to show the candidate has the required skills, qualification and minimum stipulated experience required for job.
• The employer is required to show evidence that he has tried to fill the position with a Canadian national or permanent resident and there is a shortage of candidate in the given occupation.
• The employer must show evidence that it has verified the qualifications and credentials of the candidate required to perform the job being offered.
• The employer is required to demonstrate that as part of the job all Canadian Labour laws will be adhered to and respected. The employer will be required to furnish documents of signed contract between employee and employer stating the employment agreements.

The employer may also be asked to attend an interview with the Immigration Office.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada with a picturesque landscape covered with forest and natural splendour from all around. It is not a natural wonder but also a promising land of opportunities, quality life, vibrant culture and a strong community that is based on ethics of solidarity and cohesion. Saskatchewan is an ideal place for those who wish to study, work, invest and raise a family in the province. Saskatchewan is a budding centre of manufacture, trade, industry and expanding urban growth, therefore, being the best place for those who plan to start a new life in fast evolving place.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (Saskatchewan PNP) is the best option for those planning to begin afresh in Saskatchewan. It is a fast track entry system that gives representation to people with industry-driven skills. If an applicant wishes to stay in Saskatchewan and invest, purchase or manage business in the province, this is the best option to do so. The program supports non-Canadians who wish to immigrate to Canada in managerial, skilled or technical skills in accordance with their prior training and work experience. The program also permits the employer to select world class skilled workers and experts to address the limited labour supply in the region.

The application process is the first most significant step in the immigration process and needs utmost attention. The application has to be complete, truthful and supported with verifiable documents. Applicants must attach all necessary details along with certificates, documents, licences and accreditations along with the application. The selection and the nomination of the applicant will rest on a number of factors including age, education, training, work experience, language ability and adaptability. Utmost priority is given to applicants with unique skill set and who exhibit the capability to adapt to the social, cultural and economic needs of the province. On being nominated, the applicant will receive a provincial nomination certificate which has to be submitted along with the application to the federal government for further review. The final decision for permanent residency rests with the federal government. Categories under Saskatchewan PNP include streams for Skilled Workers, Entrepreneurs, family referral, farm owner/investors, health professionals, Hospitality Sector Pilot Project, Long haul truck drivers and students.

1. 1. Skilled Workers Category – This stream is for those with an arranged full time, permanent employment offer by a Saskatchewan employer based on a skill recognized by the immigration law of Canada. The prospective immigrants are hired for recognized skills that may be in limited supply in the region. The employer hiring individuals under this stream must prove the human resource inadequacy in the province. Applicants nominated under this program can bring their spouse or common law partners and other dependents to Saskatchewan as permanent residents of Canada but prove first that they are financially fit to undertake the responsibility.
   2. Skilled Workers Professionals Category – Applicants must have a work permit to work in Canada to apply under this category. The applicant must have a full time permanent job with an employer based in Saskatchewan in an occupation that represented under NOC level o, A or B. The applicant will be reviewed on the basis of age, education, and work experience, valid skill level as classified in NOC, language ability and adaptability. An applicant who shows a promising prospect of getting independently established in financial terms in Saskatchewan will have greater chance of selection. Remember that the selection process will take duly in mind the immediate needs of the labour demands in the market and will base its decision on the potential of the applicant.
   3. Existing Work Permit Category – This is for those who are already working in Saskatchewan with a temporary legal work permit from at least last six months. Applicants must prove that they do not have a refugee claim and should have a permanent full time job offer from an employer based in Saskatchewan in an occupation that represented under NOC level o, A or B.
   4. Entrepreneurs Category – This category targets foreign nationals who have the desire to invest in innovative business ventures in the province of Saskatchewan. Since Saskatchewan is a rapidly growing urban centre at par with global market, the immigration program has been initiated by the provincial government to attract foreign nationals who can add to the existing business trends and augment development in the province. Economic expansion and generating employment for Canadians is at the forefront of the program agenda.
      • Applicants who wish to apply under this category must make a minimum investment of $150,000 CAD and have direct control of at least one-third in the business.
      • In case where the applicant is not going to own one-third of the business, he/she must be able to make an investment worth the permissible amount.
      • Applicant must contribute directly in the management of the business and live in the province.
      • Applicant must pay a refundable deposit fee of $75,000 CAD.
   5. Family Referral Category – Specially drafted for those people who want to support a skilled family member to immigrate and work in Saskatchewan. Although it is similar to the Family Class Sponsorship Program authorised by the federal government, yet it has some key differences. This program does not support spouses or common-law partners for immigration to Canada. Their application has to be channelled directly though the federal government program. This program supports family members such as parents, siblings, children, uncles and aunts, niece, nephew, first cousins, grandchildren, step family members. The applicant who wishes to act as a family supporter must be financially in a position to support the family members and their dependents when they immigrate to Canada. The chief applicant who is receiving the support must have a full time job offer by an employer in the province before he/she moves to Saskatchewan and must meet the minimum requirements of age, education, work experience, skills, language ability and adaptability.
   6. Farm Owners/Operators Category – Saskatchewan is a vast land of unlimited resources and opportunities for those who have the skill to control, manage and direct resources towards personal and collective good. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program gladly welcomes applicants who can prove their acumen in management of farm operations and have sufficient funds to invest in a sustainable farming business in the province.
      What must be Done?
      • Applicants must have an offer to purchase or invest in a farm duly approved by an eligible body.
      • Applicants must have made an exploratory visit to the region to gain a first-hand experience of the region and must have done proper research on its market demands, and delivery.
      • Applicant must have a net worth of at least $500,000 CAD along with other requisites.
      • There is another category under the main one called the Young Farm Owner stream who is meant for those who are under 42 years old with a total of at least 3 years of experience of managing and maintaining a farm. The minimum net worth of the applicant must be at least $300,000 CAD, and he/she must provide proof of appropriate managerial work experience in an existing farm. You must have the appropriate educational qualification that support his/her skills required for developing, managing and sustaining a farm.
   7. Health Profession Category – The Health Profession Category seeks to facilitate the immigration process of those applicants who have already been employed in Saskatchewan under a temporary work permit from at least the past 6 months. Those who are eligible under this category are further nominated by the province for the immigration process. It is an express entry pathway as if the provincial government supports an applicant, the federal government quickens the application process. This category is further divided into 3 sub-categories – physicians, nurses and other health professionals. The applicant must first receive authorisation for practising as a health professional by a regulatory body who will review if the applicant qualifies as a health professional as per the country’s health standards. Valid documents, licence and qualification documents are mandatory to submit.
   8. Hospitality Sector Project – This category is designed to specifically meet the labour shortages of the province. Under this category, the province can nominate candidates under certain eligible occupations such as, food and beverage services, kitchen help, housekeeping, and other related services. The category operates for a specific time duration in the year and the applicants must apply whenever it is open. A comprehensive understanding of this category is imperative for the applicant. The applicant must have already been employed in Saskatchewan in a full time job under a temporary work permit from at least the past 6 months. Nominate candidate then can apply for permanent resident status to the federal government who is the final decision maker on the application.
   9. Long Haul Truck Drivers Category – The category is meant for semi-skilled workers to be employed in the province of Saskatchewan especially in order to meet the labour force shortage in the region. Applicant needs to have minimum qualification of high school and appropriate job training. The applicants have to work in the province under the chosen occupation on a temporary work permit and can apply for permanent resident status after at least a minimum of 6 months of continuous service. The company that has hired the truck driver must be a profitable and long term venture in service from the last 5 years at least. Apart from this, the applicant needs to meet other requirements like age, educational credentials, work experience, training, language proficiency and adaptability.
   10. Student Category – If you are a non-Canadian/foreign national with a recent graduate degree from an eligible Canadian post-secondary institute, you can apply for a landed immigrant status. The two different streams under this category are –
       1. Post Graduation Work Permit Stream – As a recent graduate degree from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institute, you must have a full time job offer from an employer in the province of Saskatchewan in a skilled occupation (NOC skill level O, A or B). The job offer must match with the trade that you represent as per your academic qualification and other work experience. A few other necessary requirements to be eligible are, (i) you should have an intention to live permanently in Saskatchewan, (ii) your graduate degree or diploma should be from a reputed and recognized Canadian post-secondary institute and show your enrolment in the program for at least two continuous years within the past three years, (iii) under the post graduate work permit stream, you must have worked in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months (iv) you must have a proper post-graduation work permit that is issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), (iv) you must be financially independent.
       2. Masters and PhD Graduate Stream – You can apply under this stream if you have completed your Masters or PhD program from a recognized Canadian institute, and at least one year of the program must have been completed either in University of Regina or University of Saskatchewan. The application has to be made within one year from the date when they were given their degrees. You must intend to live permanently in Saskatchewan, under the post graduate work permit stream, you must have worked in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months and you must be financially fit to support yourself and any other accompanying family member.

Yukon Nominee Program

Yukon is the north western province in Canada with abundance of pristine landscapes and panoramic beauty. Since the province has low population density, there is a huge demand for international immigrants to support local economy, development and labor market.

If you are interested in immigrating to Canadian province of Yukon, the Yukon Nominee Program is the best possibility for you as it provides immigration programs for both skilled workers and investor/businesspersons.

Yukon Nominee Program like other Canada PNP programs is a two-step process where you will need to first obtain Yukon Nomination Certificate based on your successful application under the Yukon Nominee. Once you receive the nominee certificate from the provincial agency, you will need to apply for permanent residency status for yourself and your dependent family members with the federal government.

There are three streams in the Yukon Nominee Program for different category of applicants:

• Skilled Worker Program
• Critical Impact Worker Program
• Yukon Business Nominee Program

The nomination process under the Yukon Nominee Program is faster as compared to some of the other PNP programs of different province as well as federal programs.

Yukon Business Immigration Program – Yukon Business Immigration Program is designed to attract business persons with experience in running successful businesses. Under the program, the provincial Yukon government screens and nominates candidates with adequate skill to start a new business or own a preowned business or become a partner with a preexisting business in the province. The nominee business is expected to demonstrate how they will help grow their business sector and domain in Yukon and how they will utilize their business skills to manufacture good or services in the sectors recognized under this program. It will also be helpful for your nomination if you demonstrate how you plan to market and sell your services and goods within Yukon or outside as an exporter. You are not required to make investment with Yukon government as part of this program but you are required to provide proof of net worth of $500,000 CAD and also demonstrate how you will invest at least $300,000 CAD in your business in Yukon.

Below is the list of strategic sectors recognized by the Yukon provincial that that are given priority:

• Information technology
• Manufacturing
• Value-added processing
• Forestry
• Tourism products, attractions, services and facilities
• Energy
• Mining or mineral development
• Agriculture
• Cultural industries
• Film and video production

Below is the list of sectors that are ineligible for this Business Nominee Program:

• Passive investments
• Retail, wholesale operations, distribution operations
• Restaurants
• Financial services
• Business, consultation and personal services
• Most professional services
• Real estate
• Holding companies
• Gas stations

For a successful nomination under this program, you and your business proposal must fulfill some of eligibility criteria laid out by the Yukon government.

Personal Qualifications

• You must have minimum education qualification of High School but if your business proposal requires additional education qualification you must demonstrate the same.
• You must have at least 3 years of experience in running and managing day to day operations.
• You must have at least 5 years of experience in the field in which you are looking to start business in Yukon. The work experience should be relevant to running and managing a business as a senior executive position not as an employee or manager.
• You must have net worth of $500,000 CAD and you must be able to demonstrate that you have legally obtained the amount and have the proof verified by a legal Yukon based accounting firm.
• You must have liquid assets worth $300,000 CAD in the form of cash, bonds and cash derivatives.
• You should have never been denied immigration by Canada.
• You have no failed or active attempt to secure a Refugee status in Canada.
• You should be able to demonstrate that you intend to live in Yukon.
• You have no active nomination application under any other provincial programs.

Business Proposal Qualifications

• You will need to submit detailed business proposal and plan with the Yukon provincial government along with personal resume, financial viability statements, qualification documents, experience certificates, recommendations.
• Demonstrate how you plan to invest $300,000 CAD personally in your business over a period of two years and the applicant must have no less than one third partnership in the said business. Your personal and livelihood expenses such as buying house or car will not be counted as an investment.
• The proposed business must have active operations in Yukon not just a back-end or headquarter office.
• The candidate will be required to demonstrate English or French language skills and ability to communicate to operate the proposed business.

You will be required to appear for an interview to demonstrate you plan and qualifications.

Yukon Skilled Worker Program – This category is designed exclusively in order to facilitate an employer to recruit the best skilled workers across the world who can contribute significantly to the economic progress of the Yukon province. Applicants with expertise are nominated as per the labor market needs of the province. There is a specific eligibility criterion to qualify for this category and the applicant with the greatest potential to establish himself/herself economically is given priority over other applicants. Thus, applicants need to highlight their potential and skill set in order to be considered under this category. This Provincial Business Immigrant Nominee Program has two sub-categories .

1. Skilled Worker Category – To apply under this category, the applicant must have a guaranteed full-time job offer from an employer established in Yukon province in an eligible occupation either managerial, professional or technical as represented in National Occupational Classification skills level O, A or B.
   • The applicant must have valid educational credentials, training and work experience in the specified skill along with authentic license, certificates and accreditation.
   • The applicant must have language proficiency in all the four language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening. For this, there is a required score needed in IELTS or any other equivalent exam specific to region that must be scored. Exam results older than two years will not be accepted.
   • The applicant must have a valid work permit in Canada or must be eligible to apply for one.
   • The applicant must be financially sound to in order to support himself/herself and other accompanying members in Yukon.
   • Students engaged in academics must give proof of being enrolled for at least year if it is a certificate program and proof of two years of enrollment if it is a diploma program. Bachelor program has to be duly completed in order to apply under this category.
   • The applicant must have a legal status in Canada, therefore, must not be a refugee claimant.

   Eligibility Criteria for the Employer

   • The employer must be able to justify the unique skill proficiency of the applicant that could not be found in other Canadians or permanent residents in the province. Whatever efforts were made to recruit locally need be documented.
   • The employer must pay industry standard salary to the prospective employee.
   • The employment offer must not flout any ongoing employment disputes or bargaining agreements.
   • The employer’s business must be a profitable one and must be running from at least one year, or the employer must have valid approval from the Yukon provincial government.
2. Critical Impact Worker Category – This category is meant for non-Canadian semi-skilled workers to be recruited in order to meet the labor shortage demand of the province. Applicants who apply under this category must have a full time permanent job offer from an employer based within Yukon in an occupation represented in NOC skill level C or D.
   • Applicant must have valid educational credentials as per the norms that clearly state a minimum high school education to be mandatory.
   • Applicant must have a minimum of 6 months of hands-on training in the specified occupation.
   • The job offer made to the applicant must be from an employer who has at least one year of work experience of managing the same company. The authenticity of the selection process has to be validated through verifiable documents.
   • Applicant must have a valid temporary work permit. The applicant must not be a refugee claimant.
   • Applicants engaged in academics must give proof of being enrolled for at least year if it is a certificate program and proof of two years of enrollment if it is a diploma program. Bachelor program has to be duly completed in order to apply under this category.

   Eligibility Criteria for the Employer

   • The employer must be able to prove that sufficient efforts were made to recruit local Canadians or permanent residents. Whatever efforts were made to recruit locally need be documented.
   • The employer must establish the unique skill proficiency of the applicant that could not be found in other Canadians or permanent residents in the province.
   • The employer must pay industry standard salary to the prospective employee.
   • The employer must have a profitable business in practice from at least one year, or the employer must have valid approval from the Yukon provincial government.