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Provinces and Territories (PTs) that operate a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) can:
Candidates having a Provinces and Territories (PT) nomination will receive an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). These additional points are usually good enough to trigger an Invitation to Apply (ITA) at the next round of invitations. However, this activity would take place based on:
It is worth noting that Provinces and Territories (PT) have direct access to the Express Entry pool. A dedicated portal enables them to view and nominate candidates in the pool. Each Province and Territory (PT) has a designated administrator too. This individual manages access to the portal for their jurisdiction. Similarly, the Operational Management and Coordination’s (OMC’s) Permanent Resident Program Delivery Division (PRPD) manages the Provinces and Territories (PT’s) administrators’ access to the portal.
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The Base vs. Enhanced Provincial and Territorial Nominations
Provincial and Territorial (PT) nominations take place by utilising the existing paper-based process outside of Express Entry. Called “base nominations”, these nominations remain subject to existing Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams and processing standards. In addition, the role of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) does not change for these applications. Officers would need to refer to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Program Delivery Instructions for detailed instructions concerning the manner of processing base nominations.
Provincial and Territorial (PT) nominations made via Express Entry constitute “enhanced nominations”. These nominations enable each province and territory (PT) to increase its annual nomination space. The authorities process enhanced nominations online. In addition, these nominations remain subject to the six-month or less process standard in 80 percent of cases.
Provinces and Territories (PT) could switch their base nominations for enhanced nominations. However, they will only be able to do this once a year. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) National Headquarters’ Strategic Policy Branch manages this process.
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry Streams
Ministerial Instructions determine which Provinces and Territories (PTs) could use Express Entry for nominating candidates for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Provinces and Territories (PTs) bear the responsibility for the design, management and evaluation of their respective Express Entry streams. These Express Entry streams would need to be in accordance with the provisions specified in:
Provinces and Territories (PTs) typically develop their nomination criteria with the aim of assessing the applicant’s:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) retains the final decision. It also ensures that the nominees meet the statutory requirements concerning admissibility.
Minimum Requirements for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Candidates in Express Entry
Foreign nationals have the ability to enter and remain in the Express Entry pool as Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. For this, they would need to show that:
Province and Territory (PT) Nominations Via. Express Entry
Provinces and Territories (PTs) can typically follow two processes for nominating candidates in Express Entry.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Application for Permanent Residence (APR)
Express Entry candidates having a validated Provinces and Territories (PTs) nomination will receive an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). They will also receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) at the next eligible round of invitations. However, this activity would take place subject to:
The Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter would explain that:
The Process for Evaluating Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Applicants on A11.2
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Lock-in Date for the Ages of Family Members
Provinces or Territories
To be nominated by a province or territory, you must follow the instructions on their website and contact them directly:
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