British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:00:35 +0000

Three of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs this week. British Columbia (B.C.) and Alberta issued invitations through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Quebec does not have a PNP and instead has a separate agreement with the federal government that allows the province the authority to select all economic immigration […]

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Northwest Territories meets PNP allocation cap for 2024

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:54 +0000

The Northwest Territories (NWT) has reached its cap of nominations for its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for the first time. On July 22 the territory announced that it had reached and exceeded its cap of the 300 nominations for the Northwest Territory Nominee Program (NTNP) it was allocated by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) […]

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Alberta launching new AAIP pathway for law enforcement professionals

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:00:48 +0000

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program’s (AAIP) pathway for law enforcement professionals is set to begin accepting applications this year at an undetermined date. The AAIP, one of 11 Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) across Canada, is introducing a new permanent residence (PR) pathway focused on “adding necessary supports for Alberta’s police services” to accomplish two defined […]

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British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta issue nominations in latest provincial selections

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:00:35 +0000

This week, four different provinces issued nominations to candidates through their respective Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) and provincial immigration programs. Candidates were selected for their professional experience, employment, language abilities, education, and more. Scores assigned by PNPs to candidates, based on these factors, vary by province and should not be compared with each other. Discover […]

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Where in Canada can I settle: applicants selected by province or territory vs by the federal government

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:00:41 +0000

Increasing numbers of applicants are applying for immigration to Canada under provincial nomination programs. However, coming to Canada through provincial immigration programs imposes different obligations than immigrating to Canada through federal programs. This article will discuss the implications of receiving a provincial or territorial nomination and any obligations to settle in the nominating province or […]

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British Columbia, Alberta and PEI issue provincial nominations this week

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:00:07 +0000

British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates in several in-demand occupations, through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Alberta PNP—formally the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) are two of the biggest PNPs in Canada. These programs offer immigration streams […]

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Can a province or territory cancel or withdraw my PNP nomination?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:29 +0000

While securing a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination can be immensely beneficial for prospective immigrants to Canada, it is also important to remain aware that provinces can cancel or withdraw an applicant’s nomination for a variety of reasons. Operated by 11 of the country’s provincial/territorial governments, excluding Quebec and Nunavut, PNPs are consistently among the […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba invite candidates in this week’s PNP results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:00:54 +0000

Three Canadian provinces have nominated candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. Because immigration is shared between the federal and provincial governments, provinces are able to select the economic immigration candidates that they feel will integrate easily into the local economy and labour force. A nomination makes a candidate’s application for permanent residence […]

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Who is the most likely to receive an Express Entry ITA in 2023?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:30:41 +0000

New data from the Government of Canada provides more detail on the human capital profiles of those who have received an Express Entry invitation between January and September 2023. During this period, Canada issued 53,455 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Express Entry candidates. The data does not include the ITAs that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship […]

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British Columbia, Saskatchewan and PEI invite candidates in latest PNP results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:00:23 +0000

Three Canadian provinces have nominated candidates for provincial nomination. Under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) all of Canada’s provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) can invite a certain number of candidates to apply for nomination to settle within their province. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Provincial immigration results October 13-27 British […]

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