Canadian Provinces- how they are working in 2018

The Provincial Nominee Programmes which are popularly known as the PNP programmes are based on the labour market requirements. These Canada provincial Nominee program lets the provinces nominate candidates to apply for the permanent resident visa for Canada. The Federal Government has increased the admission quota to 55,000 for PNP programmes for this year. In the year 2017 this was only 51000. Let us check out how each of the provinces are working in 2018.

1. Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP):

This has been one of the most active PNP’s this year. The Human Capital Services stream was the busiest with 7 invitation rounds. In the draw that was held in the month of March even candidates with a score of 351 were given NOI’s if they had a job offer or had French language skills. If the candidate gets a nomination then he gets 600 additional points in the Canada Express Entry system. This makes it possible for the candidate to get the PR visa. The French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream and the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream are also linked with Express entry stream. There is a huge possibility for a candidate to get a nomination in the ONIP stream this year.

2. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program:

The first three months were extremely busy for this province. The tech pilot initiative itself had a total of 6 draws. Another 6 draws were held in Express entry skilled worker and International Graduate streams. 2,034 invitations have been given in the first three months. So, the chances are bright for those who want to apply for this programme. But for this you need to have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer who will support you throughout the Canada skilled migration process.

3. Saskatchewan:

In January this year in the International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-category they opened 400 applications. These were filled up in one day. This category does not consider the CRS score of the applicant. In order to be eligible for this programme one needs to have relevant skills, education and experience in one of 35 occupations that this province has listed. 251 International entrepreneurs have also been invited this year. So, there is lot of scope for the person who has the right skills.

4. Manitoba:

They too had four draws in the first quarter. Here the candidates need to have a profile in both Manitoba’s EOI pool and the federal Express Entry pool. They must also have 6 months experience in the occupation that the candidate has selected from the in demand occupation list. The candidate also needs to have the support of a close acquaintance who is residing in this province for at least one year.

5. Prince Edward Island:

For Canada immigration under this programme the candidate need to follow three steps. The candidate first needs to submit the expression of interest. Under the express entry category the points are awarded based on different factors like age, education etc. So far this province has had only two draws. However people with the right qualifications and skills can be hopeful of getting selected.

6. New Brunswick:

The express entry labour market stream opened only for a short time in 2018. Those aspiring to get selected have to attend their International Information Sessions. Applicants have to submit expression of interest. They are given scores based on the information that they provide. Finally their assessment is done based on different factors.

If you are interested in applying under any of these programmes then consult reputed Canada visa consultants in Hyderabad. This will ensure that you get correct information about the different programmes.