Provincial Nominee Program (for workers nominated by provinces)

PNP Streams

1. Worker Streams:

    - Skilled Worker

    - Semi-Skilled Worker

    - Critical Worker

    - International Graduate

2. Entrepreneur Streams:

    - Business Immigration

    - Entrepreneur

    - Farm Entrepreneur

3. Student Streams:

    - International Student

    - Graduate Student

4. Family Streams:

    - Family Sponsorship

    - Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age: 21-55 years old (varies by province)

2. Education: High school diploma or post-secondary certificate/diploma

3. Language Proficiency:

    - IELTS (General Training): 6.0-7.0

    - CELPIP (General): 7-9

    - TEF: 248-372

    - TCF: 523-576

4. Work Experience: 1-2 years (varies by province)

5. Adaptability: Points awarded for spouse/common-law partner's language proficiency, education, and work experience

Provincial Requirements

1. Ontario:

    - OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program)

    - Express Entry alignment

    - Minimum $1.5 million net worth for entrepreneurs

2. British Columbia:

    - BC PNP (British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program)

    - Job offer required

    - Minimum $600,000 net worth for entrepreneurs

3. Alberta:

    - AINP (Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program)

    - Express Entry alignment

    - Minimum $500,000 net worth for entrepreneurs

Application Process

1. Step 1: Meet eligibility criteria

2. Step 2: Choose a PNP stream

3. Step 3: Submit application to province

4. Step 4: Receive provincial nomination certificate

5. Step 5: Apply for permanent residence

6. Step 6: Medical examination and police certificates

7. Step 7: Receive confirmation of permanent residence

Timeline

1. Provincial application processing: 2-6 months

2. IRCC processing: 6-12 months

Fees

1. Provincial application fees: vary ($500-$2,000)

2. IRCC application fees: $825 CAD

3. Biometrics fee: $85 CAD

Documents Required

1. Passport

2. Language test results

3. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report

4. Police certificates

5. Medical certificate

6. Proof of settlement funds

7. Business plan (for entrepreneurs)

Resources

1. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

2. Provincial government websites

3. Consult with an immigration lawyer or expert

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