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Canada uses Express Entry as an online system to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers. Government of Canada chooses skilled workers based on their skills and ability to contribute to Canada’s economy.

Three economic immigration programs are managed under Express Entry applications

• Federal Skilled Worker Program

For professionals who have skills that are in demand in the Canadian economy

• Federal Skilled Trades Program

For professionals who are semi skilled workers and work in technical jobs

• Canadian Experience Class

For candidates who have worked in Canada and have obtained Canadian work experience

Applying for a wrong program can get your application rejected.

It is essential for you as an applicant to know your eligibility for the right program. That’s where our expertise comes in; we will guide you on the right program based on your professional background to increase your chances to get Canada PR.

Steps

• To determine your eligibility under one of the federal economic programs.
• Submit an Expression of Interest through an online form. We will fill the online form based on the information you provide
• Your score will be assigned by the IRCC based on a weighted ranking system such as your IELTS score, education level and work experience
• The IRCC will conduct a draw to determine the cut-off point for issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs)
• Your score must be higher than the cutoff score only then you will receive an ITA. You will be updated on a regular basis on the status of your application
• Once you receive the ITA you will have a 60 day window to submit an application for Canada PR along with all the required documents. If you have not received an ITA in the current round you can consult with our Canada immigration experts for advice on how to improve your score. We are always there to help.
• On receiving the ITA you will need to submit the Police clearance certificate. We will guide you through that as well.
• Health check up set up by the IRCC to provide you with a medical certificate that states that you are fit to travel to Canada
• You may need to submit a proof of funds under some programs to show that you can sustain yourself independently in the country
• After careful scrutinizing you will receive a provisional Permanent Residence visa which allows you to travel to Canada

Immigration is a major life decision and choice. We are committed to guide and provide you with the most efficient, effective and transparent consultation to help you fulfill your dream of moving to Canada.

Eligibility

To check the eligibility, the applicants are measured on the basis of two parameters:

1. Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)

English and French is the common tongue in Canada. CLB is used to recognize, measure and describe English language proficiency of adult immigrants who plan to live and work in Canada or apply for citizenship.

There are 4 language ability tests:

2. National Occupation Classification (NOC) code

The NOC is a list of all occupations according to the skill type and skill level in the Canadian economy and job market. For immigration purposes, these are the main job groups:

Skill Type 0 (zero): Management jobs

Skill Level A: Professional jobs that usually call for a degree from a university

Skill Level B: Technical jobs and skilled trades that usually call for a college diploma or training as an apprentice

Skill Level C: Intermediate jobs that usually call for high school and/or job-specific training

Skill Level D: Labour jobs that usually give on-the-job training

Eligibility criteria	Canadian Experience Class	Federal Skilled Worker Program	Federal Skilled Trades Program
Language skills	English / French	English / French	English / French
	CLB 7 if your NOC is 0 or A	CLB 7	CLB 5 for speaking and listening
	CLB 5 if your NOC is B		CLB 4 for reading and writing
Type/Level of work experience	Canadian experience in one of these NOC: 0 / A / B	Canadian experience in one of these NOC: 0 / A / B	Canadian experience in one of these NOCs: Not applicable
Amount of work experience	One year in Canada in the last 3 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work)	One year continuous within the last 10 years (combination of part-time, full-time or more than 1 job in your primary occupation)	Two years within last 5 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work)
Job offer	Not required.	Not required. You can get selection criteria (FSW) points for having a valid job offer	Required: A valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year or
			A certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority
Education	Not required.	Secondary education required (to get more points)	Not required.

Manitoba encourages immigration of the families and values the contribution that families make to community and economic development of the province.

Reasons for choosing Manitoba

• To stay closer to family
• Wide employment opportunities
• Attractive destination in Canada
• Urban and mid size province suitable to a lot of activities
• Lifestyle, employment and business opportunities offered by the strong and stable economy
• A doorway to Canadian PR

The program is applicable for international workers who satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Have the required skills, education as well as work experience for making a meaningful contribution to the economy of the province
• Show their willingness and preference to settle in the province with sufficient proof, and
• Wish to become permanent residents in Canada

The province gives first priority to professionals who work in an occupation that falls within the NOC categories that have been prescribed for Manitoba.

Steps

Steps for Manitoba Immigration

The Business Investor Stream of MPNP nominates entrepreneurs and business investors from all over the world to setup a business and settle in the province.

Eligibility criteria for applying

• 3 or more years of experience in senior management position or as the owner of a company
• Minimum language proficiency – English or French
• Education equivalent to Canadian high school or higher
• Financial soundness and willingness to invest in the province according to minimum requirement

To get a detailed guidance about immigration to Manitoba, you can reach out to us or walk in our office for consultation.

Ontario is located in east-central Canada. It is Canada’s most populous province accounting for almost 40 percent of the country’s population, and is the second-largest province in total area. Ontario is also known for its natural diversity, including vast forests, lakes, beautiful parks, and the world-famous Niagara fall.

Ontario is Canada’s most popular destination for newcomers. Its capital city is Toronto, whose 6 million people make it Canada’s largest and most populous city.

Toronto is the seat of stock exchange and also the country’s financial centre. More than 50% of Toronto’s population is immigrants and foreigners and international residents. It is said to be the most multicultural city in the world.

The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) allows International workers, international students and others with the right skills, education and experience to apply for a nomination for permanent residence in the province of Ontario.

Designed to help Ontario meet its labor market and economic development needs, OINP is operated and administered by the Ontario government in partnership with the federal government through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

The OINP is divided into following categories and streams:

• 1. Employer job offer
• 2. Human capital
• 3. Business

1. Employer job offer category

This category requires applicants to have a full time and permanent job offer from an employer in the Ontario province before being eligible to apply for immigration. It can be in following streams:

• International Worker Stream

Provides skilled workers from abroad who have a valid job offer with the NOC skill level of A, B or O.

• International Student Stream

Allows international students with a valid job offer in any of the occupations listed under skill level A, B or O in the NOC

• In-Demand Skills Stream

International workers who have a valid job offer for the professions in demand in the province of Ontario.

2. Human capital category

The human capital category has two sub-categories,

• International graduates

International students, graduated from a university in the province of Ontario are eligible to apply – Masters Graduate Stream and PhD Graduate Stream

• Ontario’s Express Entry

To qualify under Ontario’s Express Entry streams, the candidate must have a profile in government’s Express Entry system and must have received a nomination of interest from Ontario.

Requirements include:

• French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
• Human Capital Priorities Stream
• Skilled Trades Stream

3. Business category

The applicant is eligible to apply under this category if they have an international corporation looking to expand or buy an existing business in Ontario or if you are an entrepreneur who wants to start a new business or buy an existing business in Ontario.

Eligibility criteria for applying

There are three main steps to follow when applying for permanent residence:

• Make sure you qualify
• Apply to be nominated by the Ontario government
• Apply for permanent residence to the government

To get a detailed guidance about immigration to Ontario, you can reach out to us or walk in our office for consultation.

Nova Scotia is considered to be one of the most beautiful provinces in Canada. Economic activity in Nova Scotia is mainly focused around the capital city of Halifax which has a population of around 400,000 people. Some of the top ranked universities in the country are located in this city.

The Nova Scotia Provincial nominee program (NSNP) is similar to the Express Entry program run by the federal government of Canada.

NSNP welcomes international workers who satisfy the following conditions:

• Possess the requisite skills, experience and education that would contribute to the economic growth of the province
• Show sufficient proof for their willingness to settle in the province
• Interested in getting Canada PR

The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee program has the following streams

1. Nova Scotia PNP Demand: Express Entry

The Nova Scotia Immigration Express Entry Demand stream is designed specifically keeping highly skilled individuals in mind, who have completed a post secondary education or have higher qualifications and work experience.

The factors taken into consideration are education, work experience, language proficiency, demographics, career prospects and adaptability.

2. Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream allows candidates who have already applied for the federal Express Entry system and who fulfill the provincial labour market requirements, to apply for provincial nomination in Nova Scotia.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office
• Minimum work experience required for the Express Entry
• Proof of sufficient funds and stable financial position to establish and maintain yourself and your family members
• Legal status of the country you are residing in currently
• Maintain the eligibility criteria that were relevant at the time of receiving the letter of interest from the province

3. Skilled Worker Stream

The Nova Scotia Skilled Worker stream helps the businessmen and employers in the province to hire skilled international workers for the divisions and sectors that require people with relevant skills.

The candidates can be hired under two ways:

• Skilled Workers with experience in an occupation listed under NOC Level 0, A, or B.
• Semi-Skilled Workers with experience working the fields listed in NOC Level C occupations.
• Low-Skilled Workers with experience in NOC Level D

4. Entrepreneur stream for Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Scheme

The Entrepreneur Stream for NSNP is specifically targeted towards experienced business owners who wish to start a new business or buy a significant stake in an existing business in the province.

Eligibility Criteria:

• 21 years of age or more
• Must have an intention to live permanently in Nova Scotia and own and/or manage a business in the province
• Must have a minimum required net worth
• Must be able to invest minimum required Canadian dollars from their personal funds in a business
• At least 3 years of experience in owning and managing a business
• Score at least 5 on the CLB

Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry for NSNP

Through Express Entry, Nova Scotia province selects highly skilled international workers who wish to live in the province permanently.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum of one year of experience in working in a high skilled occupation
• Applicant’s age should be between 21 to 55 years
• Should have a high school education in Canada or equivalent to
• Language proficiency

To get a detailed guidance about immigration to Nova Scotia, you can reach out to us or walk in our office for consultation.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

• Invites PR applications for any non- Canadian without bias who want to make Saskatchewan their home
• It nominates successful applicants to the federal government, so they can gain permanent residency in Canada.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) provides a route to individual applicants to immigrate to Canada on a priority basis through the Express Entry. The requirement for it is to show preference and willingness to settle in the province of Saskatchewan and fit the eligibility criteria.

The Saskatchewan immigrant nominee program is divided under following categories for any candidate to apply.

• International Skilled Worker with relevant education and work experience
• International Skilled Worker with a current and valid employment offer, residing outside Canada or in Canada on a legal visa
• International Skilled Worker who are highly skilled for an occupation In-Demand in the province of Saskatchewan found fit under criteria of language, education, demographics, work experience, proof of funds
• Saskatchewan PNP Work Experience Application for people current living and working in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit and are interested in applying for permanent residency in Canada
• Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit
• Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit
• Health Professionals
• Hospitality Sector
• Long-Haul Truck Driver Project
• Students
• Entrepreneur Stream

To get a detailed guidance about immigration to Saskatchewan, you can reach out to us or walk in our office for consultation.

The province of Alberta is located in western Canada with Canadian Mountains bordering to its west and vast terrains to its east. With a population of more than four million concentrated in Calgary and Edmonton, it is the fourth largest province in Canada.

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) allows individuals who are interested in settling in the province of Alberta for getting Canada PR through the Express Entry program.

The applicant must have the necessary skills and abilities that enable you to work and contribute to Alberta’s economic growth. If nominated through AINP, you will be able to apply for Canada PR for yourself and your immediate family.

The Alberta PNP is divided into following streams

1. Alberta Opportunity Stream

The Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) allows you to apply for Canadian permanent residence if you are currently employed in the province or have an international work permit or have graduated from an eligible or approved institution in Alberta.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have a valid legal status in Canada and should be authorized to work in Canada
• Must meet the graduation requirements approved by the Alberta Advanced Education
• Must be pursuing an occupation that is directly related to your field of study in Alberta
• Minimum CLB score of 4 or higher for English and/or French
• Must have completed at least Canadian high school diploma or similar as recognized by the IRCC
• Must meet minimum experience criteria

2. Alberta Express Entry Stream

The Alberta PNP Express Entry Stream nominates a predetermined number of candidates from the Express Entry pool run by the federal government of Canada.

The province selects candidates in a position to support the economic development of the province.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have an active Express Entry profile
• Must state your preference for Alberta immigration
• Must have a minimum ranking score of at least 300 points
• Should be employed in an occupation that is in demand in the province of Alberta

3. Alberta Farmer Program

It is suitable for applicants who have an intention to set up a farm in Alberta. They must be able to show sound financial status and skills in farm management

To get detailed guidance about immigration to Alberta, you can reach out to us or walk in our office for a consultation.

British Columbia is Canada’s westernmost province providing an experience of rich culture, urban centers and limitless natural and wild spaces. The British Columbia economy focuses its economy on its natural resources – forestry and mining. It is one of the most beautiful and naturally rich provinces in the country. The University of British Columbia attracts thousands of students each year across the world.

The British Columbia PNP nominates prospective immigrants if they have the skills and qualifications that can make a significant contribution to the economy of the British Columbia province.

The immigration is classified into the following streams:

• Skilled worker category – for people who have received an eligible and valid job offer
• Healthcare Professional Category — applicable to people who have a valid experience and a job offer as a health care practitioner
• International Graduate Category — if you have graduated from an eligible university or college in Canada and have a valid job offer
• International Post-Graduate Category — if you have received a post graduate or Doctoral degrees from an eligible institutions
• Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Category — you must have or are willing to work in an entry-level or semi-skilled position in food processing, tourism/hospitality, or long-haul trucking

The Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) – a points-based system which gives you a score that determines whether or not you will be issued an invitation to apply

Entrepreneur Immigration – eligible if you are intending invest in a locally operated business or set up a new one. This program offers two subcategories:

To get detailed guidance about immigration to British Columbia, you can reach out to us or walk in our office for a consultation.

Quebec is the largest province in Canada with vibrant cosmopolitan roots and French as its official language. It is also known as the Europe of North America because of its scenic beauty and cultural heritage.

Quebec province has a special agreement with the Government of Canada. It sets and following its own standards for choosing immigrants.

Immigration to Quebec Skilled worker program works in two ways

• Submit a declaration of interest (DOI) for immigration to Quebec to the Government of Quebec for a Quebec Selection Certificate
• If the Province of Quebec chooses you and gives you a CSQ, you can apply to IRCC for permanent residence.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria is dependent on following factors

• Application filed under the Quebec Experience Program
• Applications with a valid job offer and an invitation from the Minister
• Education and level of training
• Professional work experience
• Age
• Language proficiency – English and French
• If you have visited the province and duration of your stay
• If you have an immediate relative who is a permanent resident or citizen in Quebec
• If you have an existing job offer validated by the ministry
• Financial status along with an undertaking
• Details of family

There are three categories in which you can file for permanent residence of Quebec

• Immigration for self-employed workers – applicable to people with an intention to create your own employment in the province of Quebec by starting a trade or business on your own or practicing a profession independently
• Immigration for Quebec investors – applicable for people with permanent residence to Quebec with a net worth of at least 2,000,000 CAD
• Quebec Immigration for entrepreneurs – applicable to entrepreneurs who wish to set up a business in Quebec

For more details and understanding on the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, you can contact us or walk in for a consultation.