Syed Khan – January 08, 2022
Immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker:
Express Entry:
This is one of the most popular and fastest ways for candidates to immigrate to Canada. Under this, the visa processing time is very less (around 6 months). Highly skilled applicants like nurses, doctors, etc. can consider immigrating to Canada through this option. The application system is online, and applicants can choose from three streams, the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program to apply in.
Provincial Nominee Program
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are programs that Canadian provinces participate in and invite candidates with relevant skills and work experience with the intention of supporting the regional labor market challenges. This program, launched in 1998, is the second most popular and effective way to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. Nearly every province and territory in Canada operates the PNP and welcomes skilled workers from all over the world to help strengthen their economies.
Canada has continued to accept applications, issue invites, and process applications for these PNP streams throughout the coronavirus pandemic and the consequent travel restrictions.
Given below is the list of provinces and territories that participate in the program:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
The criteria vary according to each province and territory and can change without notice.
The province of Quebec does not have a provincial nominee program. Instead, they have other programs that are designed specifically for their market labor needs.
