All About Obtaining Provincial Nomination Certificate in Canada

Provincial nomination certificates make it easier to immigrate to Canada and obtain permanent residence status. There are numerous Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in Canada, and the programs differ in different provinces. The Provincial Nominee Programs are the most sought-after method by immigrants for permanent residence in Canada.

Each type of program has distinct streams, and while applying for the program, the applicant must check which program to choose and its eligibility criteria. The provinces can decide whether to open and close the streams and make changes to the program’s eligibility criteria. Therefore, those who wish to get provincial nominations should always be aware of the recent updates in the provincial nominee programs of the specific provinces.

Express entry and provincial stream integration can help an applicant to gain an extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points which will increase the chances of getting an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada. People who do not have an Express Entry profile can apply for permanent residence in Canada if they have obtained a provincial nomination certificate from the base PNP.

As stated earlier, each program is different; however, the common requisites below will help a candidate secure a provincial nomination certificate.

1. Work experience in an in-demand field of work

The PNP streams by numerous provinces are designed to recruit foreign employees with experience in particular professions that are in demand. Such programs aim to address the labour shortage. However, the in-demand occupation will not always remain the same. It will change according to the province and labor requirements. Hence, candidates applying for the provincial nomination certificate can keep a keen eye on the province list and the streams with in-demand jobs, making it easier for them to obtain the certificate.

2. Business Streams

Candidates who plan to own and manage a business in a province are provided with the provincial nomination certificate by certain provinces. The prerequisite for such streams includes minimum work experience in a managerial position and minimum individual net worth.

3. Experience in an in-demand field and job offer

There are streams by provinces wherein candidates with experience in an in-demand field and a job offer in the specific occupation by an employer can apply for the provincial nomination certificate.

4. Job offer by an employer

The provinces have streams to meet the employers’ labor requirements in the specific province. For example, the job offer streams help employers to recruit individuals from the international market when they cannot find individuals who fulfill their criteria for the job positions from the local market. Candidates with job offers from employers in a particular province must check when a stream for a job offer is open in the province to apply for a provincial nomination certificate.

Express Entry profiles are not necessary to apply for several job offer streams. In other words, you may be able to obtain a nomination certificate even if you are ineligible to join the Express Entry pool.

In addition, numerous job offer streams permit employers to avoid the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) procedure. The “letters of support” submitted in place of an LMIA when applying for a work permit in Canada are given to qualified nominees by several provinces that have made agreements with the federal government. As a result, employers can recruit international applicants efficiently, and the candidates can quickly get a job in Canada.

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5. Temporary Work Experience

The provinces open streams for candidates with temporary work experience in the specific province, which makes it possible to secure a provincial nomination and help the temporary worker to get permanent residence. The stream may put forward some prerequisites, such as guaranteeing that the employer will provide a permanent and full-time job and that the candidate be employed while applying for the certificate. Some streams of the provinces only need the eligibility of recent work experience in the province to apply for the program. As a temporary worker, besides increasing your eligibility to immigrate to Canada, you can also benefit by building a network in your area of the profession and improving your language skills.

6. Student experience

Most provinces have a provincial nomination stream for candidates with prior academic experience in the specific province. For immigration to Canada, the most preferred candidates are international student graduates. Furthermore, if the candidate has completed postsecondary education in Canada and is in the Express Entry pool, the candidate may be qualified exclusively for the education alone with 30 additional CRS points.

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7. Alternative methods for obtaining a provincial nomination

To achieve the objectives of immigration, several provinces offer alternative provincial nomination streams. For instance, when a specific province looks forward to boosting the incoming new French speakers it accepts each year, the province may open the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream for candidates with high language proficiency in French. Another example is Saskatchewan providing provincial nominations for applicants with farming expertise since Agriculture is a significant sector in Saskatchewan.

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