1- CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM

2- CANADA PROVINICIAL PROGRAM

3- QUEBEC SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM

 

Canada is the largest country in North America, second in the world overall. Renowned worldwide for its vast, untouched landscape, its blend of cultures and multifaceted history, Canada is one of the world's wealthiest countries and a major tourist destination. Canada continuously rated as one of the best places to live. Spread over almost 10 million square kilometers, Canada is the tenth-largest economy of the world. Canada is the esteemed member of various world organizations such as Group of Eight (G8) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). It is also considered as one of the wealthiest nations. The country has its borders from Atlantic to Pacific coast.

Canada has a high rate of economic development apart from its highly-developed cities, amazing lifestyle, incredible landscapes and scenery, and vibrant diverse culture. Canada is the second-largest country in the world with dazzling wildlife habitat, beautiful parks, Rocky Mountains, waterfalls, the most famous being Niagara Falls, Old Quebec, tall towers, historic places, and stunning skiing resorts.

Key Facts about Canada

• Capital: Ottawa
• Government: Federal monarchy, Constitutional monarchy, Parliamentary system
• Currency: CAD
• Dial Code: 001
• Population: 34.88 million
• Provinces: Québec, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Scotia, More

 

Canada Permanent Residence Visa Benefits

• Successful Migration with full family.
• Canada education is free in public schools until 12th Grade by the government.
• Federal and Provincial governments provide as child care benefit certain amount every month for upbringing of each child
• Canada offers excellent health care and medical facilities is free for the Canadian resident.
• Canadian resident is entitled under the Canadian Pension Plan to receive retirement pension
• Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship within three years of arrival in Canada with permanent residence status.
• Dual Citizenship allowed.
• Unemployment Insurance benefits for Canadian resident is entitled to 60 percent of the last wages drawn in case of lay off from job if he/she has worked for nearly six months in Canada till then.

 

The Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker program is for people who are selected to immigrate to Canada because of their work experience and skills.

 The Federal Skilled Worker Point System

You need at least 67 points to be eligible to apply :

• Your education;
• Your abilities in English and/or French (Canada's 2 official languages);
• Your work experience;
• Your age;
• If you have arranged employment in Canada; and
• Your adaptability.

 

Canada Express Entry Skilled Worker Program

 Canadian Express Entry program is Canada's new system developed by IRCC to select skilled workers for immigration to Canada. Express Entry is an online system that we use to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers. If you’re eligible, you’ll be accepted the pool of candidates.

Applicants with the highest CRS points receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for PR in Canada

 

There are three major categories under Express Entry System

• The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
• The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
• The Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Eligiblity Criteria for Canada Express Entry

• You must meet minimum 67 points to apply for FSW Express Entry System
• Occupation must be listed in NOC OAB
• Maintain Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) in the Express Entry Pool System
• Should have Good command on English or French
• Candidate should be below age of 50 years at the time of Invitation/Nomination.
• Have an active Express Entry profile in the Express Entry system,

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

The points you get from the CRS include a core set of points up to 600 and a set of additional points of up to 600. Your total score will be out of 1,200.

Core: Up to 600 points

1. Skills and experience factors
2. Spouse or common-law partner factors, such as their language skills and education
3. Skills transferability, including education and work experience

Additional: Up to 600 points

1. Canadian degrees, diplomas or certificates
2. a valid job offer
3. a nomination from a province or territory
4. a brother or sister living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident
5. strong French language skills

Core points + Additional points = your total score

The Express Entry profile is valid for 12 months

Changes as of October 20, 2020

You can get additional points for good French skills

If you score NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), you will get

• 25 additional points if you scored CLB 4 or lower in English (or you have not had an English test); or
• 50 additional points if you scored CLB 5 or higher on all four English skills

Note: This is in addition to points you get for official languages.

 

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Criteria – Express Entry

A. Core / human capital factors
Factors	Points per factor - With a spouse or common-law partner		Points per factor - Without a spouse or common-law partner
Age	100		110
Level of education	140		150
Official languages proficiency	150		160
Canadian work experience	70		80
B. Spouse or common-law partner factors
Factors		Points per factor (Maximum 40 points)
Level of education		10
Official language proficiency		20
Canadian Work Experience		10

A. Core/human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner factors = Maximum 500 points (with OR without a spouse or common-law partner)

C. Skill Transferability factors (Maximum 100 points)
Education	Points per factor (Maximum 50 points)
With good/strong official languages proficiency and a post-secondary degree	50
With Canadian work experience and a post-secondary degree	50
Foreign work experience	Points per factor (Maximum 50 points)
With good/strong official languages proficiency (Canadian Language Benchmark [CLB] level 7 or higher) and foreign work experience	50
With Canadian work experience and foreign work experience	50

 

Certificate of qualification (for people in trade occupations)	Points per factor (Maximum 50 points)
With good/strong official languages proficiency and a certificate of qualification	50

A. Core/human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner + C. Transferability factors = Maximum 600 points

D. Additional points (Maximum 600 points)
Factor	Maximum points per factor
Brother or sister living in Canada (citizen or permanent resident)	15
French language skills	50
Post-secondary education in Canada	30
Arranged employment	200
PN nomination	600

A. Core/human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner factors + C. Transferability factors + D. Additional points = Grand total – Maximum 1,200 points

Points breakdown, section by section

CRS – A. Core / human capital factors

• With a spouse or common-law partner: Maximum 460 points total for all factors.
• Without a spouse or common-law partner: Maximum 500 points total for all factors.

Age	With a spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 100 points)	Without a spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 110 points)
17 years of age or less	0	0
18 years of age	90	99
19 years of age	95	105
20 to 29 years of age	100	110
30 years of age	95	105
31 years of age	90	99
32 years of age	85	94
33 years of age	80	88
34 years of age	75	83
35 years of age	70	77
36 years of age	65	72
37 years of age	60	66
38 years of age	55	61
39 years of age	50	55
40 years of age	45	50
41 years of age	35	39
42 years of age	25	28
43 years of age	15	17
44 years of age	5	6
45 years of age or more	0	0
Level of Education		With a spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 140 points)	Without a spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 150 points)
Less than secondary school (high school)		0	0
Secondary diploma (high school graduation)		28	30
One-year degree, diploma or certificate from  a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute		84	90
Two-year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute		91	98
Bachelor's degree OR  a three or more year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute		112	120
Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years		119	128
Master's degree, OR professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession (For “professional degree,” the degree program must have been in: medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, law, chiropractic medicine, or pharmacy.)		126	135
Doctoral level university degree (Ph.D.)		140	150

Official languages proficiency - first official language

Maximum points for each ability (reading, writing, speaking and listening):

• 32 with a spouse or common-law partner
• 34 without a spouse or common-law partner

Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level per ability	With a spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 128 points)	Without a spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 136 points)
Less than CLB 4	0	0
CLB 4 or 5	6	6
CLB 6	8	9
CLB 7	16	17
CLB 8	22	23
CLB 9	29	31
CLB 10 or more	32	34

Official languages proficiency - second official language

Maximum points for each ability (reading, writing, speaking and listening):

• 6 with a spouse or common-law partner (up to a combined maximum of 22 points)
• 6 without a spouse or common-law partner (up to a combined maximum of 24 points)

Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level per ability	With a spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 22 points)	Without a spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 24 points)
CLB 4 or less	0	0
CLB 5 or 6	1	1
CLB 7 or 8	3	3
CLB 9 or more	6	6
Canadian work experience	With a spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 70 points)	Without a spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 80 points)
None or less than a year	0	0
1 year	35	40
2 years	46	53
3 years	56	64
4 years	63	72
5 years or more	70	80

Subtotal: A. Core / human capital factors

• With a spouse or common-law partner – Maximum 460 points
• Without a spouse or common-law partner – Maximum 500 points

CRS – B. Spouse or common-law partner factors (if applicable)

Spouse’s or common-law partner’s level of education	With spouse or common-law partner (Maximum 10 points)	Without spouse or common-law partner (Does not apply)
Less than secondary school (high school)	0	n/a
Secondary school (high school graduation)	2	n/a
One-year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute	6	n/a
Two-year program at a university, college, trade or technical in school, or other institute	7	n/a
Bachelor's degree OR  a three or more year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute	8	n/a
Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years	9	n/a
Master's degree, or professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession (For “professional degree”, the degree program must have been in: medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, law, chiropractic medicine, or pharmacy.)	10	n/a
Doctoral level university degree (PhD)	10	n/a

Note: (n/a) means that this factor does not apply in this case.

Spouse's or common-law partner's official languages proficiency - first official language

Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level per ability (reading, writing, speaking and listening )	Maximum 20 points for section Maximum 5 points per ability	Without spouse or common-law partner (Does not apply)
CLB 4 or less	0	n/a
CLB 5 or 6	1	n/a
CLB 7 or 8	3	n/a
CLB 9 or more	5	n/a

Note: (n/a) means that this factor does not apply in this case.

Spouse's Canadian work experience	Maximum 10 points	Without spouse or common-law partner (Does not apply)
None or less than a year	0	n/a
1 year	5	n/a
2 years	7	n/a
3 years	8	n/a
4 years	9	n/a
5 years or more	10	n/a

Note: (n/a) means that this factor does not apply in this case.

Subtotal : A. Core / human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner factors = Maximum 500 points

CRS – C. Skill transferability factors (Maximum 100 points for this section)

Education

With good official language proficiency (Canadian Language Benchmark Level [CLB] 7 or higher) and a post-secondary degree	Points for CLB 7 or more on all first official language abilities, with one or more under CLB 9 (Maximum 25 points)	Points for CLB 9 or more on all four first official language abilities (Maximum 50 points)
Secondary school (high school) credential or less	0	0
Post-secondary program credential of one year or longer	13	25
Two or more post-secondary program credentials AND at least one of these credentials was issued on completion of a post-secondary program of three years or longer	25	50
A university-level credential at the master’s level or at the level of an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification matrix at Skill Level A for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required	25	50
A university-level credential at the doctoral level	25	50
With Canadian work experience and a post-secondary degree	Points for education + 1 year of Canadian work experience (Maximum 25 points)	Points for education + 2 years or more of Canadian work experience (Maximum 50 points)
Secondary school (high school) credential or less	0	0
Post-secondary program credential of one year or longer	13	25
Two or more post-secondary program credentials AND at least one of these credentials was issued on completion of a post-secondary program of three years or longer	25	50
A university-level credential at the master’s level or at the level of an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification matrix at Skill Level A for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required	25	50
A university-level credential at the doctoral level	25	50

Foreign work experience – With good official language proficiency (Canadian Language Benchmark Level [CLB] 7 or higher)

Years of experience	Points for foreign work experience + CLB 7 or more on all first official language abilities, one or more under 9 (Maximum 25 points)	Points for foreign work experience + CLB 9 or more on all four first official language abilities (Maximum 50 points)
No foreign work experience	0	0
1 or 2 years of foreign work experience	13	25
3 years or more of foreign work experience	25	50

Foreign work experience – With Canadian work experience

Years of experience	Points for foreign work experience + 1 year of Canadian work experience (Maximum 25 points)	Points for foreign work experience + 2 years or more of Canadian work experience (Maximum 50 points)
No foreign work experience	0	0
1 or 2 years of foreign work experience	13	25
3 years or more of foreign work experience	25	50
Certificate of qualification (trade occupations) – With good official language proficiency (Canadian Language Benchmark Level [CLB] 5 or higher)	Points for certificate of qualification + CLB 5 or more on all first official language abilities, one or more under 7 (Maximum 25 points)	Points for certificate of qualification + CLB 7 or more on all four first official language abilities (Maximum 50 points)
With a certificate of qualification	25	50

Subtotal: A. Core / human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner + C. Skill transferability factors - Maximum 600 points

CRS – D. Additional points (Maximum 600 points)

Additional points	Maximum 600 points
Brother or sister living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada	15
Scored NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills and scored CLB 4 or lower in English (or didn’t take an English test)	25
Scored NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills and scored CLB 5 or higher on all four English skills	50
Post-secondary education in Canada - credential of one or two years	15
Post-secondary education in Canada - credential three years or longer	30
Arranged employment - NOC 00	200
Arranged employment – any other NOC 0, A or B	50
Provincial or territorial nomination	600

Subtotal: D. Additional points – Maximum 600 points

Grand total: A. Core / human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner + C. Skill transferability factors + D. Additional points = Maximum 1,200 points

 

Approved Language Testing

You must prove your language skills by taking an approved language test

English

 CELPIP-General test

IELTS General training

French

TEF Canada

TCF Canada

You must get a minimum level of CLB 7 or NCLC 7 for 1 official language in all 4 language areas. To get points for the second official language, you must meet the minimum level of CLB 5 or NCLC 5 in all 4 language areas.

Canadian Language test is valid for 2 years from the date of issue.

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)?

Educational Credential Assessments (ECA) ECA is an equivalency certificate for degrees and diplomas earned outside of Canada to meet the Canadian level of education. An ECA is required to apply for certain IRCC immigration programs. ECA is the recognition of foreign qualifications in Canada.

List of designated organizations to do ECA reports for immigration purposes.

• Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
• World Education Services
• International Qualifications Assessment Service
• International Credential Evaluation Service

Educational Credential Assessment for Specialist and Family physicians

Medical Council of Canada

Educational Credential Assessment for Pharmacists

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada 

Your ECA is valid for five years from the date of issue, and you can continue using your ECA when you submit a new Express Entry profile.

 

Canada Provincial Nominee Program where provinces and territories can nominate immigrants who wish to live, settle, and work in that particular province or essentially, immigrate to Canada. In order to receive a visa through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), the candidate is required to choose a province they wish to live in and subsequently apply for a nomination.

 

Canada Permanent Residence Visa Benefits

• Successful Migration with full family.
• Canada education is free in public schools until 12th Grade by the government.
• Federal and Provincial governments provide as child care benefit certain amount every month for upbringing of each child
• Canada offers excellent health care and medical facilities is free for the Canadian resident.
• Canadian resident is entitled under the Canadian Pension Plan to receive retirement pension
• Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship within three years of arrival in Canada with permanent residence status.
• Dual Citizenship allowed.
• Unemployment Insurance benefits for Canadian resident is entitled to 60 percent of the last wages drawn in case of lay off from job if he/she has worked for nearly six months in Canada till then.

 

 

Canada Provincial Nominee Program

The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individual/family who wish to immigrate to Canada and interest in settling in a particular province.

Each Canadian Provinces and territories has different selection system and points system and other factors.

To apply as a provincial nominee, you must:

• Meet the minimum requirements of one of the province or territories.
• Be nominated under the provincial nomination program:

Choose a province or territory

 

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon
• Alberta

The criteria by province and territory vary and can change without notice.

Alberta PNP Program

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) nominates people for permanent residence in Alberta. Nominees must have skills and abilities to fill job shortages in Alberta, and be able to provide for their families:

Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)

• Applicants must have a valid Job Offer (LMIA approved) or Temporary work permit requirements.
• Occupation must be on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) level 0, A, or B, C or D.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate ability in English and/or French with a score minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4.

Alberta Express Entry Stream

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) under the new AINP Express Entry stream.

This stream allows the Government of Alberta to nominate eligible candidates from Canada's Express Entry system. A successful nomination under this stream results in 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System points.

• Have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool;
• Have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Alberta;
• Are working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification; and
• Have a minimum CRS score of 300.

 

British Columbia

British Columbia’s economic growth depends on having enough skilled and qualified people to meet labour market needs. The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a way for high-demand foreign workers and experienced entrepreneurs to gain permanent residency in B.C.

Skills Worker Immigration

• Have valid Job Offer (LMIA Approved) full time employment
• Have at least two years of directly related full-time (or full-time equivalent) work experience in the skilled occupation 
• Occupation must be on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) level 0, A, or B, C or D.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate ability in English and/or French with a score minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4.

Express Entry British Columbia

 Express Entry candidates are required to meet minimum provincial eligibility criteria for one of the following categories under the BC PNP

• Full-time indeterminate job offer* from an eligible B.C. employer
• Occupation must be on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A or B
• Candidate must meet minimum income requirements

Manitoba

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) seeks recent graduates, skilled workers, businesspeople and their families with the intention and ability to successfully settle and economically establish in Manitoba as permanent residents. Manitoba makes it easy to immigrate and settle and work in Manitoba. There are two streams:

• Skilled Workers in Manitoba
• The MPNP for Skilled Workers in Manitoba nominates applicants who have a strong connection to our province through ongoing employment and sufficient skills, education and training, work experience and official language proficiency to make an immediate and ongoing contribution to the Manitoba economy and our community at large.
• Skilled Workers Overseas

The MPNP for Skilled Workers Overseas nominates applicants who demonstrate an established connection to Manitoba through:

• The support of family members or friends;
• Through previous education or work experience in the province; or
• Through an invitation to apply received directly from the mpnp as part of a strategic recruitment initiative.

 

New Brunswick

NBPNP is a provincial immigration program made possible through an agreement with the Government of Canada. As an economic program, the NBPNP selects, and nominates, qualified business people and skilled workers from around the world who will live in New Brunswick and contribute to the local economy. 

NBPNP Skilled Workers with Employer Support Stream

• You score a minimum of 50 points in the selection factors.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate ability in English and/or French
• Applicants must provide valid full time Job Offer from New Brunswick Employer in the National Occupation Classification skills level O, A, B, C and D.

NBPNP Express Entry Labour Market Stream (Skilled Workers)

• The applicant is currently LIVING and WORKING in New Brunswick, and a letter of employment from the employer must be included with the EOI
• The NOC Code for this current employment is for a position that matches NOC Level 0, A, or B
• The applicant has valid language test scores (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF Canada) with scores equivalent to CLB 7
• The applicant has a valid Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) which attests to the minimum equivalent of a Canadian High School diploma:

NBPNP Skilled Worker with Family Support

• You are between 22 and 50 years of age
• You have at least two years of continuous full-time work experience within the last five years, in your intended occupation in New Brunswick in the National Occupation Classification skills level O, A, B, C and D.
• The applicant has valid language test scores (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF Canada) with scores equivalent to CLB level 4.

 

            New Brunswick Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project

• The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project (Pilot) is employer-driven and intended to help employers find permanent workers to fill labour market needs.
• Employers looking to fill labour gaps through the Pilot must first be approved for eligibility by being designated and then have their positions endorsed by the Province.
• You must have a job offer from Atlantic employer
• Have at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent education
• Take language test to show your ability to communicate in English or French
• Show your ability to support yourself and your family in Canada.

 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program is an economic immigration program designed to assist skilled immigrants and their families to come and live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicants must meet certain criteria such as having a job or job offer, the ability to economically establish and the intent to reside in the province, in order to be nominated for permanent residency. This program provides applicants with a dedicated immigration officer who will remain available to explain the program requirements and processes until nominees receive their permanent residence status.

New Foundland Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project

• The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project (Pilot) is employer-driven and intended to help employers find permanent workers to fill labour market needs.
• Employers looking to fill labour gaps through the Pilot must first be approved for eligibility by being designated and then have their positions endorsed by the Province.
• You must have a job offer from Atlantic employer
• Have at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent education
• Take language test to show your ability to communicate in English or French
• Show your ability to support yourself and your family in Canada.

 

Northwest Territories

• The Northwest Territories’ Nominee Program can help foreign nationals and their families make the beautiful Northwest Territories their permanent home. There are many opportunities here.
• The NTNP accepts applications under two programs, one of which has three distinct streams:
• Northwest Territories Employer Driven Program:
• Express Entry System for Skilled Workers
• Skilled Worker
• Critical Impact Worker

Nova Scotia

• The Skilled Worker stream helps employers recruit foreign workers and recently graduated international students whose skills are needed in Nova Scotia. An employer can only hire foreign workers for positions they have been unable to fill with permanent residents or Canadian citizens.

Nova Scotia Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project

• Employers looking to fill labour gaps through the Pilot must first be approved for eligibility by being designated and then have their positions endorsed by the Province.
• You must have a job offer from Atlantic employer
• Have at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent education
• Take language test to show your ability to communicate in English or French
• Show your ability to support yourself and your family in Canada.

Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

• Have French as their first official language and have a Canadian Language Benchmark score of 7 and English as a second official language with a Canadian Language Benchmark score of 5.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree OR have completed a program of three or more years at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute.
• Have active profile in the IRCC Express System.

Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry

• Category A (for applicants with a job offer) will remain open.
• Category B (for applicants with experience in an opportunity occupation) 
• Have active profile in the IRCC Express System.
• Have valid full time job offer  approved by LIMIA from ESDC from Nova Scotia Employer OR
• Have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in one of our target occupations;
• Have a Canadian high school credential or equivalent;
• Prove language ability in English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark 7;
• Score 67 points or more on the stream’s six selection factors

Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

• Have at least 1 year of work experience in Nova Scotia;
• Be 21 to 55 years old;
• Have a Canadian high school credential or equivalent;
• Prove language ability in English or French on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). You need CLB 7 for skilled work in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0 and A. You need CLB 5 for NOC B positions;
• Have active profile in the Express System

Ontario

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) allows foreign workers, international students and others with the right skills, experience and education to apply for a nomination for permanent residence in Ontario. Ontario is Canada’s most popular landing destination for immigrants from around the world

There are several categories of Nominees:

OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Candidate must score at least 400+ points on CRS. If you score more on CRS then there will be higher chance to get nominated.
• Must have sufficient work experience in the selected job code.
• Occupation must be on a NOC level 0, A, or B within five years prior to the date of the NOI from OINP.
• Have a valid Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, PhD Degree or any equivalent certificate. It is also required to have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report by relevant authority.

Ontario French Skilled Worker Program

The OINP identifies potential candidates who meet the criteria of Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream from the Express Entry Pool system

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates applying through the FSWP must meet the pass mark of 67 points based on IRCC's Federal Skilled Worker selection factors: language skills, education, work experience, age, arranged employment in Canada, and adaptability.

Demonstrate a language proficiency level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or higher in French(TEF) and a CLB 6 or higher in English in all four components (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) IELTS General /CELPIP.

Have a valid Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, PhD Degree or any equivalent certificate. It is also required to have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report by relevant authority.

Occupation must be on a NOC level 0, A, or B within five years prior to the date of the NOI from OINP.

• General Category (Employer Category)
• International Students Masters and PhD Graduates 
• International Student Stream Employer Job Offer
• Foreign Worker with Job Offer Stream

 

Prince Edward Island

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nominates individuals to the federal government for permanent residency. Individuals are chosen based on their ability to economically establish and their intent to live and work in PEI

PEI Express Entry

To be eligible for nomination through PEI Express Entry, you must:

Meet the requirements of at least one of the Federal Economic Immigration programs:

• • Federal Skilled Worker Program;
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program; or
  • Canadian Experience Class
• Have a Federal Express Entry Profile and be placed in the pool of candidates. 
• PEI Express Entry has 2 category ; have job offer from PEI or Not

PEI Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project

Employers looking to fill labor gaps through the Pilot must first be approved for eligibility by being designated and then have their positions endorsed by the Province.

• You must have a job offer from Atlantic employer
• Have at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent education
• Take language test to show your ability to communicate in English or French
• Show your ability to support yourself and your family in Canada.

PEI Skilled Workers outside Canada

• Have a full-time long-term (i.e. Permanent or minimum of  two years) job offer from a PEI employer in National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, or B

• Have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past  five years;

• Have successfully completed a post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum two year program);

• Have language ability in English or French with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4

 

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) offers you a way to immigrate to Canada.  Through the SINP, Saskatchewan invites residency applications from non-Canadians who want to make Saskatchewan their home; and nominates successful applicants to the federal government, so they can gain permanent residency in Canada.

Through this category, the SINP can nominate skilled workers who want to live and work in Saskatchewan. You'll need to meet the SINP criteria and have factors that will help you settle successfully in Saskatchewan, including but not limited to: education, skilled work experience, and English or French Language ability.

 

• International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer
• International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand
• International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry

Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is the Yukon’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the territory may receive a Yukon Provincial Nomination Certificate, after which they can apply for Canadian permanent residence with the Government of Canada

• Yukon Express Entry (YEE)
• Skilled Worker

 

Quebec Immigration - Skilled Worker Program

 

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) enables highly educated and trained foreign nationals to immigrate to Quebec as skilled workers. Prospective immigrants who apply to the Skilled Worker Quebec Program are evaluated according to a selection grid of factors, and applicants who score enough points are given a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) which they can then use to apply for Canadian permanent residency.

To qualify for immigration to Canada as a Quebec-selected skilled worker, a solo applicant must score at least 50 points. Potential immigrants who apply with a spouse or a common-law partner must score at least 59 pointsin order to be eligible for the QSW Program:

 

Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Grid:

Factors	Points
Education	Upto 14 Points
Area of Training	Upto 12 Points
Employment Offer in Quebec	Upto 10 Points
Work Experience	Upto 8 Points
Age	Upto 16 Points
French Language Proficiency	Upto 16 Points
English Language Proficiency	Upto 6 Points
Stay and Family in Quebec	Upto 8 Points
Spouse/Common Law partners	Upto 17 Points
Accompanying Children	Upto 8 Points
Financial Self Sufficiency	Upto 1 Points

 

The Expression of Interest

Starting August 2018, MIDI has implemented an Express of Interest (EOI) system, in an effort to streamline their application process.

Interested candidates are now invited to declare their interest to immigrate to Quebec by submitting an online profile to the Quebec’s Expression of Interest Bank (EOIB). 

The Arrima Portal

The new system, Arrima, is directed to individuals interested to immigrate to Quebec under the regular Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) and it effectively ended the application process under the principle of “first come, first served”. 

The Arrima portal remains open year-round and candidates are able to submit an EOI at any time, free of charge

 

 

 

 

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