1. Work migration through the provincial nomination program
One of the options for work immigration to Canada, Canadian Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Is. Provinces and Geographical regions of Canada They have their own immigration programs through which they attract business people from all over the world under provincial nomination programs. Usually, these people are selected by a scoring system based on their own conditions, including business skills, language skills, work experience, education, etc.
Each province’s Provincial Nominee Program immigration streams have their own requirements and conditions, but generally offer a similar approach to work immigration to Canada. The aim of the provincial nomination program streams is for experts and skilled people, investors and foreign entrepreneurs with a suitable work history. In general, professionals can qualify for the provincial nomination program by receiving a valid job offer and entrepreneurs and investors by starting or buying a business in the province.
In general, the requirements for skilled labor are, in addition to having a valid job offer, 2-5 years of work experience, education above a diploma and at least CLB level 4 and above for language skills; But entrepreneurs and investors are usually evaluated based on the amount of investment and personal property in addition to factors related to human capital.
Depending on the province, the minimum amount of personal property and investment in the eligible business varies. In general, the minimum eligible net worth ranges from 150,000 (Yukon) to 800,000 (Ontario) Canadian dollars and the minimum investment amount ranges from 150,000 to 600,000 Canadian dollars.
In the whole process of applying for various streams of provincial nomination programs through several stages (1) expressing the desire to apply under the provincial work migration program, (2) being accepted by the program and submitting an application for a work permit, (3) establishing and running a business and The work for entrepreneurs and investors is to (4) obtain a provincial nomination and (5) apply for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
The introduction of the various nomination programs of the province for each province is given below:
Province of Alberta: Provincial Advantage Immigration Program
The two main categories under Alberta Provincial Nomination Program There is:
- Streams suitable for skilled workers
- Alberta Opportunity Stream: For skilled workers currently employed in an eligible occupation in Alberta.
- Alberta Express Entry General Stream: For Candidates Express entry system who have a Comprehensive Rating System (CRS) score of at least 300 and are currently working in an eligible occupation.
- Alberta Technology Accelerated Track: This track is under the Express Entry stream and is for applicants who are currently working in Alberta’s technology industry or have a job offer in one of the 38 jobs introduced by the province.
- Rural Renewal Stream: For candidates with a job offer from an Alberta employer to work in a rural Alberta community.
- Suitable streams for entrepreneurs
- Farmer Stream: For those interested in starting an agricultural business in Alberta.
- The Graduate Entrepreneur Stream is for international graduates of a designated Alberta post-secondary institution who wish to start a business in Alberta.
- Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: For foreign nationals who have graduated from outside of Canada and wish to start a business in Alberta.
- Rural Entrepreneur Stream: For entrepreneurs who plan to start a business in a rural Alberta community.
British Columbia Province: British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program
British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program It has three categories of skilled worker immigration stream, British Columbia express entry stream and entrepreneur stream.
- Skilled Worker Migration Stream: Suitable for skilled workers, healthcare professionals, international graduates and entry-level and semi-skilled workers. All candidates for this stream, except graduates, must have a job offer or be currently employed in a current position.
- British Columbia Express Entry Stream: For skilled labor, healthcare professionals and international graduates only.
- British Columbia Entrepreneurship Stream : This stream has the following three options:
- Entrepreneur Stream – Entry Level: This category is for senior executives or business owners who intend to invest in a proposed business in British Columbia.
- Entrepreneur Stream – Regional Pilot: This stream is for international entrepreneurs looking to start a new business in a small community in British Columbia.
- Strategic Projects Stream: Through this category, foreign-controlled companies can set up operations in British Columbia. A maximum of five foreign key managerial, specialist or technical employees can be nominated for permanent residence in the province.
Province of Manitoba: Nomination Program for the Province of Manitoba
For applicants Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program There are five options to choose from:
- Manitoba Skilled Worker Stream: For temporary foreign workers and eligible international graduates who are currently working in Manitoba and have been offered a permanent, full-time job by a Manitoba employer.
- Skill Worker Flow Abroad: For qualified skilled workers outside of Canada but with strong ties to this province. Also, for the skilled workforce that has already been in Canada, it may also be eligible for this category.
- Manitoba Business Investor Stream: For applicants looking to establish a business in Manitoba.
- International Education Stream: For international graduates who have graduated from a Manitoba post-secondary institution and wish to remain in Manitoba permanently.
- Innovation flow through Morden City: Morden Community Initiative is for welders, carpenters, cooks, plumbers and fitters who want to settle in Morden City.
Province of New Brunswick: New Brunswick Provincial Nomination Program
New Brunswick Provincial Nomination Program It has 6 migration streams:
- Express Entry Stream: This stream selects individuals through the federal Express Entry system to meet the needs of the New Brunswick labor market.
- Skilled Worker Stream: Suitable for individuals who have received a permanent full-time job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
- Business Immigration Stream: This category is for people who plan to own and operate a business in New Brunswick.
- Strategic Initiative Stream: This stream is designed for the French workforce with the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the province’s economy and who wish to live and work permanently in the province.
- Critical Workforce Pilot: A unique program that allows approved employers in New Brunswick to attract foreign talent to meet their workforce needs.
- Atlantic Immigration Program: New Brunswick is one of the four provinces of the Atlantic region and this program is in cooperation with the Canadian government to hire foreign labor to solve the labor market shortage in the Atlantic Canada region.
Province of Newfoundland and Labrador: Province of Newfoundland and Labrador nomination program
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nomination Program It has five migration streams:
- Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skill Worker Stream: For skilled workers who have a job offer and have an Express Entry profile.
- Skilled Worker Class: For skilled workers who have a job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer and currently hold a valid work permit in the province.
- International Graduate Class: For international graduates who have remained in Canada with a post-graduation work permit and have a job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.
- International Entrepreneur Class: For foreign nationals who want to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador and start, manage or buy a business in the province.
- International Graduate Entrepreneur Class: For international graduates of a Newfoundland and Labrador post-secondary institution who want to start a business in this province, either individually or in partnership, and thereby obtain Canadian permanent residency.
Nova province Scotia: Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination Program
From all types of migration flows Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination Program The following can be mentioned:
- The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
- Nova Scotia Labor Market Priorities
- Nova Scotia Labor Market Priorities for Physicians
- Skill worker flow
- In-demand jobs flow
- International graduates in in-demand fields of study
- Entrepreneur stream
- Entrepreneurial flow of international graduates
- Doctor flow
Ontario Province: Ontario Provincial Nominee Program
under Ontario’s immigration nomination programthere are the following streams:
- Human Capital Category: This category (based on Express Entry Ontario) is divided into three subcategories: Human Capital Priorities (Canadian Skilled Worker and Experienced Workforce Program), Skilled Workers, and French-Speaking Skilled Worker.
- Master’s or Doctoral Category: For those who have received a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an Ontario university.
- Employer Job Offer Category: Immigration programs in this category include the Foreign Skilled Worker Stream, International Students: for recent graduates of Ontario post-secondary institutions, the In-Demand Skills Stream and the Ontario Regional Immigration Pilot.
- Business category: The business category is for those who want to start or buy a business in Ontario.
Prince Edward Island Province: Prince Edward Island Provincial Program
Three currents under Prince Edward Island Provincial Program There is:
- Prince Edward Island’s express entry nomination program
- Workforce impact class (with three sub-sets: Excel Worker Flow, Critical Workforce Flow and International Graduate Flow)
- Business impact class
Province of Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program
Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program It has 4 streams:
- International skill worker category
- Saskatchewan Experience category
- Entrepreneur and farm category
- The category of international graduate entrepreneurs
Northern Regions: Northern Regions Nomination Program
Northern regions nomination program It consists of two migration paths:
- The employer-oriented program of the northwest regions:
- Express entry system for expert staff
- Skill worker flow
- Entry/semi-skilled job stream
- Work immigration program of the northwest regions:
- Business flow
Yukon Province: Yukon Nomination Program
Yukon Migration Streams Nomination Program as follows:
- Yukon Express Entry Stream
- Skill worker flow
- The flow of labor has a vital impact
- Business engagement
- Yukon Community Pilot
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