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Navigating Canadian Immigration System

Presenter: Shandana Sohail, RCIC

Immigration Learning & Information Centre, IMLIN

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There are many different types of visas, as well as the many different immigration programs available in

Canada, such as Express Entry and IEC. If someone is interested to visit or stay in Canada, he or she may choose one of the

following paths:

• Family Member

• Skilled Worker

• Student

• Business Person

• Working Holiday

There are also many different systems and processes being used in selection of eligible individuals:

• Express Entry

• LMIA

• IEC

• PNP

• Language Skills


Moving to Canada as a Family Member

One of the main objectives of Canada’s immigration policy is family reunification. A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident is possible to bring:

• Spouse or common-law partner• Dependent child• Spouse or common-law partners dependent child• Dependent child of a dependent child

Under the Canadian government immigration law, a dependent child is 22 years of age or under.Parents, grandparents and other family members cannot come to Canada as dependents. However, they can be sponsored, once their adult children have immigrated to Canada.


Sponsoring Spouse, Partner or ChildTo sponsor spouse, partner or child, the sponsor must prove that he or she:

• Meets basic needs (e.g. food, shelter, clothing)

• Supports spouse, partner or child financially

• Makes sure the relative does not need to ask for financial help from the government

The relative must also have medical, criminal and background checks.

If an individual is eligible to sponsor a family member or spouse and he or she can fulfil the above needs, may apply to the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to become a sponsor. If the individual lives in Quebec, he or she must also fulfil the Quebec government’s requirements for sponsors, which can be found on the of Quebec government website. Sponsors are also known as guarantors.

Eligible spouses or common law partners have the opportunity to work in Canada while they wait for their permanent residence application to be processed.

The term spouse is not defined in the IRPA or the IRP Regulations. While in common usage, the term spouse may sometimes refer to common-law or conjugal partners, under the IRPA, it refers exclusively to individuals who are married. “

Common-law partner” and “conjugal partner” are defined separately. Definition of Marriage The definition of marriage set out in s. 219 of the IRP Regulations requires that a foreign marriage be valid both under the law of the jurisdiction where it took place and under Canadian law.


Sponsoring Parents or Grandparents

A Canadian citizen or permanent resident and already living in Canada, may apply to IRCC to sponsor parents or grandparents to become permanent residents under the Family Class visa. If eligible to sponsor parents or grandparents, he or she must be able to financially support them and ensure they do not need government assistance to live in Canada.

There is also a temporary visa option for parents or grandparents who wish to visit Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This type of visa is called the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa, which allows parents or grandparents to visit their family for up to two years without having to renew their status.


Moving to Canada as a Skilled Worker

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is one of the best immigration programs to get Canada Permanent Residence. FSWP is a key category in Canada’s Express Entry Immigration System. The Express Entry is an online point-based immigration system launched by IRCC in 2015.

The FSWP of Express Entry is a popular Immigration program designed by the government of Canada to provide permanent settlement for people on the basis of their abilities and skills. It is a point-based visa to require the applicant to earn at least 67 points based on six selection factors; age, education, work experience and language proficiency, … to qualify for entry to Express Entry system.



(1) Education

Credential and number of years of education Points

Secondary school educational credential 5

One-year post-secondary educational credential, other than a university educational

credential, and at least 12 years of completed full-time or full-time equivalent studies

12

One-year post-secondary educational credential, other than a university educational


15

One-year university educational credential at the bachelor’s level, and at least 13 years of

completed full-time or full-time equivalent studies

15

Two-year post-secondary educational credential, other than a university educational


20

A university educational credential of two years or more at the bachelor’s level, and at least

14 years of completed full-time or full-time equivalent studies

20

Three-year post-secondary educational credential, other than a university educational


22

Two or more university educational credentials at the bachelor’s level and at least 15 years of


22

University educational credential at the master’s or doctoral level and at least 17 years of


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(2) Work Experience

Experience Maximum 15 points

1 year 9

2-3 years 11

4-5 years 13

6 or more years 15


(3) Age (maximum 12 points)Age Points

Under 18 0

18-35 12

36 11

37 10

38 9

39 8

40 7

41 6

42 5

43 4

44 3

45 2

46 1

47 and older 0


(4) Language PointsFirst official language (maximum 24 points)

Points

First official

language Speaking Listening Reading Writing

CLB level 9 or

higher

6 6 6 6

CLB level 8 5 5 5 5

CLB level 7 4 4 4 4

Below CLB level 7 Not eligible to

apply

Not eligible to

apply

Not eligible to

apply

Not eligible to

apply

Second official language (maximum 4 points)

Second official language Points

At least CLB 5 in all of the 4 abilities 4

CLB 4 or less in any of the 4 abilities 0



• (5) Arranged employment in Canada (maximum 10 points)

• (6) Adaptability (maximum 10 points)

Adaptability

Maximum

10 points

Your spouse or partner’s language level 5

Your past studies in Canada 5

Your spouse or partner’s past studies in Canada 5

Your past work in Canada 10

Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Canada 5

Arranged employment in Canada 5

Relatives in Canada

Coming to Canada as a StudentIn Canada, each province and territory is in charge of their own education system. All primary and secondary schools in Canada can enroll international students.

There are special rules for minor children studying in Canada.

The parents or legal guardians must prove the minor child will have the care and support they need during their stay in Canada. Minor children under the age of 17 must either:

• come with their parent or legal guardian or

• have a custodian in Canada


Designated learning institutions

Provinces and territories approve (or “designate”) schools that can enroll international students. These schools are known as designated learning institutions (DLI).

If applicant needs a study permit, the acceptance letter must be from a DLI. If it isn’t, IRCC will refuse the application.

All primary and secondary schools in Canada are DLIs.


Eligibility requirements• Enroll at a designated learning institution (DLI)• Have enough money to pay for:

• tuition fees• living expenses • return transportation

• No criminal record and get a police certificate• Good health and get a medical exam (if required)• Prove to leave Canada when study permit expires

There is no need for study permit if the course or program lasts less than six months.

There are 2 reasons to get a study permit even if there is no need to:• to continue studying • be able to work on-campus or off-campus


Study Permit Through Student Direct StreamTo be eligible for faster processing through the Student Direct Stream, applicant must:

• be a legal resident living in:• China• India• Morocco• the Philippines• Senegal• Vietnam

• have an acceptance letter from a post-secondary designated learning institution

• prove that paid the tuition fees for the first year of study

• live outside of Canada when applying

• have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of C$10,000

• have a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion, if plan to study in Quebec

• get a medical exam

• get a police certificate

• have a language test result that shows:• a score of 6.0 or higher in each skill (reading, writing, speaking and listening) on the (IELTS), or• a Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) score that is equal to a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of at least 7 in each skill (reading,

writing, speaking and listening)


Visit Canada as a Business Person

A business visitor is someone who comes to Canada:

• for international business activities

• without directly entering the Canadian labour market

They don’t need a work permit to come to Canada.

Business visitors must prove that their main source of income and their main place of business are outside Canada.

Business visitors and business people are not the same. Business people come to do work in Canada under a free trade agreement.


Visit Canada as a Business Person – Cont’d

Business people can enter and work in Canada if they qualify under one of these agreements:

• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

• Other Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), such as• the Canada-Chile FTA,

• the Canada-Peru FTA,

• the Canada-Colombia FTA, and

• the Canada-Korea FTA

• General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)


Visit Canada as a Business Person – Cont’d

There are four groups of business people under NAFTA :

• business visitors

• professionals

• intra-company transferees

• traders and investors

Three groups of business people are covered under GATS:

• business visitors,

• professionals and

• intra-company transferees.


Visit Canada as a Business Person – Cont’dA) Business visitors do not need a work permit.

B) To work in Canada as a professional, must:

• be qualified to work in one of the jobs set out in NAFTA (for example, accountant, computer systems analyst or engineer),

• have a job offer from a Canadian business in that field and• have a work permit.

C) Intra-Company transferee is sent to work for the same company in a different country. If this case, must:

• have worked• on an ongoing basis,• for at least one year in the last three years,• for the same or a related employer in the United States or Mexico,

• be transferred to Canada to work short term for the same or a related employer,• work as a manager, as an executive or in a job that uses specialized knowledge, and• have a work permit. © 2016 Immigration Learning & Information Centre - All Rights Reserved, Email : [email protected] 20

Visit Canada as a Business Person – Cont’dD) To work in Canada as a trader or investor, must:

• be involved in planning, as a supervisor or executive, or in a role that involves essential skills,

• a large amount of trade in goods or services, mainly between Canada and home country, or

• a large investment in Canada by investor or investor company,

• meet any other rules of NAFTA and

• have a work permit.

Qualified business people can enter Canada more easily because they do not need an LMIA from the Government of Canada or, in the case of business visitors, a work permit.


Coming to Canada on a Working Holiday VisaInternational Experience Canada (IEC) provides youth from over 30 countries with the opportunity to travel and work in Canada.

These countries have agreement with Canada that allow youth to apply for an IEC work permit. The permits are valid for either 12 or 24 months, depending on the country of citizenship.

Candidates must first create a profile. The profile information will be used to determine the eligibility for a pool in one of the IEC categories. A candidate may submit profile to one or more of these pools. Successful candidates will receive an invitation to apply for a work permit.

The candidate will be asked to enter one or more ‘pools’ as determined by country and work permit category. ‘Australia: Working Holiday’ and ‘Ireland: Young Professionals’ are examples of pools.


Coming to Canada on a Working Holiday Visa– Cont’dThere are three categories to choose from:

Working Holiday

• don’t have a job offer yet• want to work for more than one employer in Canada• want to work in more than one location• like to earn some money so that you can travel• work permit for Working Holiday is an open work permit.

An open work permit lets applicant work at most jobs in Canada. However, there are some jobs where the applicant will have to get a medical exam first.


Coming to Canada on a Working Holiday Visa– Cont’d

Young Professionals

Gain Canadian professional work experience to better compete in a global economy.

• have a job offer in Canada that contributes to professional development

• work for the same employer in the same location during stay in Canada

Under this category, work must be:

• paid

• not self-employed

• work permit in the Young Professionals category is an employer-specific work permit.



Young Professionals – Cont’d

Employer must meet all labour laws in the province or territory candidate plans to

work including meeting minimum wage requirements.

The job offered in Canada must be classified as a National Occupational

Classification (NOC) Code Skill Type Level 0, A or B to be considered as contributing

to “professional development.” A NOC C job might be accepted if submitted with a

post-secondary diploma, certificate or degree, along work permit application.

Diploma, certificate or degree must be translated to English or French.



International Co-op (Internship)

Get valuable overseas work experience related to your field of study.

• student registered at a post-secondary institution

• have a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada

• need work placement or internship to complete studies

• work for the same employer in the same location during stay in Canada

• work permit you get in the International Co-op (Internship) category is an employer-specific work permit. The internship offered in Canada must be directly linked to the field of studies.



International Co-op (Internship) – Cont’d

Wages must follow the labour laws in the province or territory candidate will be working in. The labour code of the province or territory will determine if an internship needs to be paid or not.

Employment and labour law standards apply to all foreign nationals in Canada. It is up to the IEC candidates and their Canadian employer to inquire, for their particular case, with the relevant provincial or territorial departments regarding labour standards.


What is Express Entry?

Express Entry is an online system that IRCC uses to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers.

The applicant creates Express Entry profile which will provide the information about this individual.

If eligible, IRCC will accept the applicant into the pool of candidates.

Applicant will be ranked in the Express Entry pool using a points-based system. The score is based on the information in one’s profile.

IRCC send invitations to apply to the candidates with the highest scores in the pool. If IRCC invites an applicant to apply, he or she will have 60 days to submit application for permanent residence.

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What is Express Entry?– Cont’d

Express Entry is used to manage applications for permanent residence under these federal economic immigration programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program,

• Federal Skilled Trades Program

• Canadian Experience Class

Provinces and territories can also recruit candidates from the Express Entry system through their Provincial Nominee Programs to meet local labour market needs.

Express Entry ensures that candidates who are most likely to succeed economically – not simply those first in line – are able to immigrate to Canada.


Comprehensive Ranking SystemThe Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is the points-based system IRCC uses to assess and score applicant’s profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool.

The points an applicant gets from the CRS include a core set of points up to 600 and a set of additional points of up to 600. The total score will be out of 1,200.

Core: Up to 600 points

1. Skills and experience factors

2. Spouse or common-law partner factors, such as their language skills and education

3. Skills transferability, including education and work experience

Additional: Up to 600 points

1. Canadian degrees, diplomas or certificates

2. a valid job offer

3. a nomination from a province or territory

4. a brother or sister living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident

5. strong French language skills

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Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Criteria – Express Entry

Summary of maximum points per factor for Express Entry candidates


A. Core / human capital factors

Factors

Points per factor - With a spouse or common-law

partner

Points per factor - Without a spouse or common-law

partner

Age 100 110

Level of education 140 150

Official languages

proficiency

150 160

Canadian work

experience

70 80

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Criteria – Express Entry– Cont’d

A. Core/human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner factors = Maximum 500 points (with OR without a spouse or common-law partner)


B. Spouse or common-law partner factors

Factors

Points per factor

(Maximum 40 points)

Level of education 10

Official language proficiency 20

Canadian Work Experience 10



C. Skill Transferability factors (Maximum 100 points)

Note: If your spouse or partner is not coming with you to Canada, or they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you will earn points as

if you don’t have a spouse or partner.

Education

Points per factor

(Maximum 50 points)

With good/strong official languages proficiency and a post-secondary degree 50

With Canadian work experience and a post-secondary degree 50


C. Skill Transferability factors (Maximum 100 points) – Cont’d

A. Core/human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner + C. Transferability

factors = Maximum 600 points


Foreign work experience

Points per factor

(Maximum 50 points)

With good/strong official languages proficiency (Canadian Language Benchmark [CLB] level 7 or higher) and foreign work

experience

50

With Canadian work experience and foreign work experience 50

Certificate of qualification (for people in trade occupations)

Points per factor

(Maximum 50 points)

With good/strong official languages proficiency and a certificate of qualification 50


A. Core/human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner factors + C. Transferability factors + D. Additional points = Grand total – Maximum 1,200 points


D. Additional points (Maximum 600 points)

Factor Maximum points per factor

Brother or sister living in Canada (citizen or permanent resident) 15

French language skills 30

Post-secondary education in Canada 30

Arranged employment 200

PN nomination 600

What is LMIA?

Labour Market Impact Assessment or LMIA is a letter issued by Employment

and Social Development Canada, one department of the federal government

of Canada.

Canadian employers need LMIA if they want to hire a temporary foreign

worker (TFW). There are very few exceptions to that rule.


What is LMIA?– Cont’d

When a positive or neutral LMIA is issued, that basically means the government is satisfied that:

• Canadian employer needs a worker for their business operation

• Genuine effort is made by Canadian employer to hire Canadian citizen or permanent resident but no qualified candidates were available to fill the vacant position

• Canadian employer is willing to train Canadian citizens or permanent residents however that is not possible or feasible in given circumstances

• Canadian employer is willing to complete and submit Transition Plan if the wage offered is at, or above the provincial/territorial median hourly wage

• Canadian employer is hiring a temporary foreign worker on a temporary basis (until that time when local candidates are available)

• Bringing a foreign worker to Canada will likely have either neutral or positive impact on the Canadian labour market.


What is LMIA?– Cont’dWhen Canadian employers look for TFW, there’s often a pressing need to fill jobs

that have been open for a while. One of the biggest questions is “how long is the

LMIA processing time?”

Certain high-skill jobs can qualify for LMIA processing of 10 business days. With

most jobs that require a LMIA, however, the processing by Employment and Social

Development Canada (ESDC)/Service Canada can take much longer.

Once the Canadian employer receives LMIA, it is then forwarded to an overseas

employee. Only once Labour Market Impact Assessment is obtained, can overseas

employee initiate a visa and work permit application. If the person is already

employed in Canada, it allows them to file a work permit in Canada renewal

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Different Types of LMIA

• For Work Permit Applications

a Labour Market Impact Assessment to support an application for work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

• For Permanent Residence Applications

this LMIA to support an Application for Permanent Residence in Canada. If permanent residence is sought based on Express Entry, the foreign worker is awarded 50-600 CRS points (based on NOC code). Candidates can apply to Express Entry Draw. This can boost the cut-off score high enough for the applicant to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada;


Processing Fee

Employers applying to hire TFWs must pay a processing fee of $1000 for each position requested to cover the cost of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Foreign care givers to provide homecare to medically needed individuals are exempt from paying LMIA processing fee. Also, the caregivers to provide childcare to the households with income more than $150,000 are exempt from paying processing fee.Farm workers who enter Canada under the On-Farm Primary Agriculture program are exempt from processing fee, the cap, the reduced timelines and the higher fees.


Average WagesThe program will no longer rely on national occupation categories to determine average wages. Instead, low-wage positions will be defined as those below the provincial median hourly wage, and, at or above the provincial and territorial median hourly wage would be considered under high-wage stream.

Transition planEmployers offering a wage at, or above the provincial/territorial median hourly wage will be required to submit a Transition Plan. The purpose of Transition Plan is to identify the activities an employer is agreeing to undertake to recruit, retain and train Canadians/permanent residents and to assist TFWs to become permanent residents, if a positive opinion is issued.


Transition plan exemptions

• caregiver

• seasonal agricultural worker

• occupation under Quebec’s LMIA

• limited duration where:

• the job is time-limited in nature and the employment duration may range from one day to a maximum of 2 years

• no transition the position to a Canadian or permanent resident

• position will no longer exist after the departure of TFW

• repeat of the specific position but duration is limited

• Unique skill – Skills not readily available in Canada


Low-wage work permits limited to one yearEmployers of low-wage temporary foreign workers must reapply every year for an LMIA, better-accommodating for changes in labour market conditions that might have occurred. Also, maximum duration a temporary foreign worker can work in Canada is being reduced from the current four years (it will probably be limited to two years).

Faster processing of some applicationsLMIAs for highest-demand occupations (skilled trades), highest-paid (top 10 percent) occupations or short-duration work periods (120 days or less) will now be provided within a 10-business-day service standard. Initially, the 10-day service standard for highest-demand occupations will be limited to the skilled trades where the wage offered is at or above the provincial/territorial median wage.


Cap on Low-Wage Temporary Foreign Workers

If employer is hiring temporary foreign workers and offering them a wage that is below the

provincial or territorial median hourly wage, employer is subject to a cap on the proportion of

temporary foreign workers that can hire in low-wage positions at a specific work location.

To calculate the cap, employer must complete the Cap for Low-wage Positions section of the

Labour Market Impact Assessment application form. Employer may be asked to provide

documentation, such as payroll records, to support the information provided.

Refusing Applications in High Unemployment Areas

ESDC will refuse to process certain LMIA applications in the Accommodation, Food Services and Retail Trade

sectors (NAIC 72, 44, 45) and NOC D occupations. Specifically, any applications for positions that require little or no

education or training will not be processed in economic regions with an unemployment rate at or above 6%.


Inspections and monetary fines

Inspections may occur after a positive LMIA has been issued and the foreign worker has received a work permit and begun working. Inspections may be conducted during a period of six years beginning on the first day of the period of employment for which the work permit is issued to the foreign worker.

These inspections will be as a result of tips, Previous non-compliance and random audits. Non-compliant employers found non-compliant could be subject to: warning, penalties up to $100,000, ban from Temporary Foreign Workers Program, publication of their name and revocation of issued LMIAs.


Language restriction

English and French are the only languages that can be identified as a job requirement, both in LMO requests and in advertisements by employers applying to hire TFWs, unless employers can demonstrate that another language is essential for the job.

The language restriction does not apply to positions under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), the Agriculture Stream or on-farm primary agricultural positions listed under National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes 8251, 8252, 8253, 8254, 8256, 8431, 8432 and 8611.


New advertising requirements

Before applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment, Employer must conduct at least 3 different recruitment activities:

effective August 28, 2017, Employer must advertise on the Government of Canada’s Job Bank. If choose to use an alternative method, must submit a written rationale and explanation of the alternative method.

Employer must also conduct at least 2 additional methods of recruitment that are consistent with the occupation (targets an audience that has the appropriate education, professional experience or skill level required for the occupation). One of the methods used must be national in scope, and easily accessed by residents of any province or territory, as people in high-wage positions are often mobile and willing to re-locate for work.

To be national in scope, Canadians and permanent residents must have the capacity to search advertisements for work locations across Canada in a single site, as opposed to referring to individual or regional sub-sites.


What is IEC?

International Experience Canada (IEC) provides youth with the opportunity to travel and work in Canada. The eligible candidate will be placed into pools of candidates.

The candidate must be from a country that has agreement with Canada to allow the youth to apply for work permit, or to be able to use the Recognized organization (RO).

An applicant from IEC country or territory does not need to use a RO.

To use a RO, the applicant must visit their website, for details about the services they offer, fees and their contact information


List of Recognized OrganizationsAIESEC Canada

AIESEC Canada is a non-profit organization that helps develop leadership in youth.

Types of work permits:

• Young Professionals (employer-specific) for career development

Target market: Youth aged 18–30

Eligible to: IEC countries/territories, Brazil, India

GO International

GO International is a Canadian organization that offers work and travel opportunities.


• Working Holiday (open work permit),


• International Co-op (employer-specific) for students


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https://aiesec.org/

http://www.gointernational.ca/

List of Recognized Organizations– Cont’dInternational Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)

IAESTE offers opportunities in technical career-related jobs.





Eligible to: IEC countries and other IAESTE country partners

International Rural Exchange (IRE)

IRE is a Canadian organization that offers paid placements to youth with education or experience in farming, gardening, landscaping and other jobs related to agriculture and horticulture.


• Working Holiday (open work permit)



Target Market: Youth aged 18–35

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https://iaestecanada.org/

http://www.irecanada.ca/

List of Recognized Organizations– Cont’dMemorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)

Memorial University offers internships for students and recent graduates.

Types of work permits: International Co-op (employer-specific) for students

Target market: Youth aged 18-35

Eligible to: IEC countries/territories only

Stepwest

Stepwest offers work experiences ranging from paid ski resort jobs to industry-specific student internships.






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https://www.mun.ca/

http://www.stepwest.com/

List of Recognized Organizations– Cont’dSWAP Working Holidays

SWAP Working Holidays helps with working holidays and young professional work and travel opportunities.





Eligible to: IEC countries/territories, the U.S.

University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia offers internship opportunities for students and recent graduates.





Eligible to: IEC countries/territories, Brazil, China, Iceland, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Uganda, the U.S.© 2016 Immigration Learning & Information Centre - All Rights Reserved, Email : [email protected] 52

http://www.swap.ca/

https://www.ubc.ca/

List of Recognized Organizations– Cont’d

University of New Brunswick

Through Student Abroad Programs, the University of New Brunswick helps with academic placements, internships and research opportunities.





Eligible to: IEC countries/territories only


http://www.unb.ca/exchange/

What is PNP?

The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province.

Each Canadian province and territory (except Nunavut and Quebec) has its own unique Provincial Nominee Program. Each PNP has at least one immigration stream that is aligned with the federal Express Entry immigration selection system.

Provincial nominations issued under these Express Entry-aligned streams are known as “enhanced nominations and award Express Entry candidates an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.


Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

Alberta's provincial immigration program consists of three streams: The Alberta Opportunity Stream, the Alberta Express Entry Stream, and the Self-Employed Farmer Stream. The province issues provincial nominations to foreign nationals who meet program-specific criteria and demonstrate an intention to reside in the prairie province.

• Alberta Opportunity Stream

• Alberta Express Entry Stream

• Self-employed Farmer Stream


Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)

This stream allows individuals who meet the stream's minimum eligibility requirements and are working in Alberta in an eligible occupation and international graduates who have completed their studies at an approved Alberta post-secondary institution to apply for an AINP provincial nomination.

The AINP will introduce further changes to the Alberta Opportunity Stream between 2019 and 2021.

Alberta Express Entry Stream

This stream allows the Government of Alberta to nominate limited eligible candidates from Canada's Express Entry system.

Candidates who have demonstrated strong ties to Alberta or who can help support the government’s economic development and diversification priorities may be asked to submit an application.

International graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions may also be asked to submit an application under this stream.

A successful nomination under this stream results in 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System points.


Self-Employed Farmer Stream

This stream allows individuals with farming experience and personal funds to purchase and develop a farm in Alberta to apply for permanent residence. Successful applicants are farm owners/operators who plan to live in Alberta in order to purchase and manage their farming business.

Applicants to the Self-Employed Farmer stream must meet the following criteria. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee a nomination or permanent residence.

Farm management skills

Applicants must prove that they have farm management skills.

Sufficient financial resources

Applicants must be able to invest a minimum of CDN $500,000 of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta.

Primary production investment

Applicants must document their investment plans in a business plan.

Applications representing the best opportunity for growth relevant to Alberta's agri-food targets will be given priority.


British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

The BC PNP consists of the Skills Immigration, Express Entry BC and Entrepreneur Immigration Streams. These streams are divided into categories that target skilled workers, international graduates and other professionals with skills, experience and qualifications needed in B.C.

• Skills Immigration

• Express Entry BC

• Entrepreneur Immigration


Skills Immigration

Skills Immigration is for skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in B.C. It is a points-based system. The interested individual. Everyone interested will register and apply on line for BC PNP. If invited, permanent residency application will be processed through a paper application.

There is no need for previous work experience for some categories. Skilled workers may have gained work experience from abroad. Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category applicants need B.C. work experience. Recent international graduates of a Canadian university or college may not need any work experience, depending on the job being offered.


Express Entry BC

Express Entry BC is a faster way for eligible skilled workers to immigrate to B.C. The applicant must also qualify for a federal economic immigration program. It uses a points-based invitation system, and is an entirely web-based registration and application process for both the BC PNP and permanent residency process.

Applicant does not require B.C. work experience. However, he or she must have relevant work experience as well as meet other requirements such as education and language.

Entrepreneur Immigration

The Entrepreneur Immigration stream is for high net worth business people who can invest in and actively manage a valid business in B.C. It is a points-based system. Applicants must also have the required personal and investment funds.

The Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot is for entrepreneurs who want to start a new business in participating regional communities across B.C.

BC PNP also has an option for companies looking to expand into B.C., and who need to get permanent residency for key employees.


Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

Manitoba's provincial immigration program is comprised of streams designed to nominate graduates, skilled workers and business people who wish to work and live in the province permanently. The MPNP has two streams for skilled workers and two for business investors:

• International Education Stream (IES)

• Business Investor Stream (BIS)

• Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM)

• Skilled Worker Overseas Stream (SWO)



International Education Stream (IES)

The International Education Stream (IES) provides international students graduating in Manitoba who meet the needs of industry, faster pathways to nomination. There is no need to work for 6 months before applying to the MPNP.

There are three pathways:

• Career Employment Pathway

• Graduate Internship Pathway

• International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

The Career Employment Pathway is faster nomination pathway for post-secondary students who graduate and find long-term employment in Manitoba in an in-demand occupation consistent with their training. If applicant meets the conditions, he or she will be eligible to apply to the MPNP immediately after graduating and obtaining the job offer.

The Graduate Internship Pathway provides faster nomination pathways for international student in master and doctoral programs through internships contributing to industry innovation in Manitoba. Graduates who complete an Accelerate or Elevate internship with Mitacs in Manitoba can apply to the MPNP immediately after graduation without having a job offer.

The International Student Entrepreneur Pilot provides up to 20 (per calendar year) international students who have graduated in Manitoba the opportunity to pursue entrepreneurship rather than employment. Once the applicant meets the conditions of their Business Performance Agreement, they are nominated for permanent residence.

Note: International students who have graduated in Canada as well as those who are not working in an In-demand Occupation are eligible to apply under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream.


Business Investor Stream

The Business Investor Stream (BIS) replaces the PNP-B business immigration category. This new pathway is for the business investors and entrepreneurs who would start or purchase businesses within the first 24 months of arrival in Canada. The requirement to submit $100.000 deposit has been eliminated.

There are two pathways:

• The Entrepreneur Pathway for applicants seeking to open a business in Manitoba

• The Farm Investor Pathway for those intending to establish and operate a farm operation in rural Manitoba.


Skilled Worker in Manitoba StreamThe Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM) is locally driven and based on the needs of Manitoba employers. The MPNP selects internationally trained and experienced workers who have the skills needed in the local labour market, and nominates them to receive Canadian permanent resident visas to settle and work in Manitoba.

The key to the success of the MPNP is the consistently strong and stable economy of our province.

The MPNP for Skilled Workers in Manitoba nominates applicants who have a strong connection to our province through ongoing employment and sufficient skills, education and training, work experience and official language proficiency to make an immediate and ongoing contribution to the Manitoba economy and our community at large.

Ongoing Manitoba employment is a means for skilled workers to demonstrate they have the connection to Manitoba required of all applicants to the MPNP for Skilled Workers in Manitoba.

All applicants must submit a Settlement Plan, to explain their plan for settling in Manitoba successfully and contributing economically. Upon nomination, we provide resources to help you put your plan into action toward achieving your goals.


Skilled Worker Overseas Stream

The MPNP for Skilled Workers is locally driven and based on the needs of Manitoba employers. We select internationally trained and experienced workers who have the skills needed in the local labour market, and nominate them to receive Canadian permanent resident visas to settle and work in Manitoba.

The key to the success of the MPNP is the consistently strong and stable economy of our province.

The MPNP for Skilled Workers Overseas nominates applicants who demonstrate an established connection to Manitoba through:

• the support of family members or friends;

• through previous education or work experience in the province; or

• through an Invitation to Apply received directly from the MPNP as part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

All applicants must submit a Settlement Plan, to explain their plan for settling in Manitoba successfully and contributing economically. Upon nomination, we provide resources to help you put your plan into action toward achieving your goals. Our secure and easy-to-use web application, MPNP Online, guides you to enter all the information and documentation that you need to apply.


New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

The NBPNP is New Brunswick's provincial immigration program with streams targeting entrepreneurs, international graduates, skilled workers with employer support and skilled workers in the federal government's Express Entry selection system.

The NBPNP accepts applications under the following immigration categories:

• NB Skilled Worker Stream

• NB Express Entry Stream

• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project

• NB Entrepreneurial Stream


Skilled Workers Stream

The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream helps New Brunswick employers recruit foreign nationals and international graduates whose skills are in limited supply in the province and who have been unable to fill job vacancies with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (PR).

The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream is for workers with the skills, education and work experience to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy, and who are ready to live and work in New Brunswick permanently. The applicant must be PR ready when applying.

It means that meeting all minimum eligibility requirements and selection factors and have all the required documents on hand to prepare and submit a complete and correct application to the Government of New Brunswick and to the Government of Canada. Being PR Ready means more efficient processing, fewer delays and a better experience navigating the New Brunswick and Canadian immigration programs.

Express Entry Stream

The individuals who already have an Express Entry profile and currently living and working in New Brunswick, a letter of employment from the employer must be provided, might send their Expression of Interest to the province via the INB portal.

New Brunswick will, on occasion, invite candidates directly from the federal Express Entry pool in response to provincial labour-market needs.


Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was developed for New Brunswick employers to hire foreign skilled workers and recent international graduates who want to live and work in New Brunswick. This program is designed for the sole use of Employers who are designated under the program to be able to recruit and hire workers with the skills, education and work experience to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot helps you hire qualified candidates for jobs you haven’t been able to fill locally. These candidates can be overseas or living in Canada temporarily. There are 3 programs you can use to hire someone:

• Atlantic International Graduate Program

• Atlantic High-skilled Program

• Atlantic Intermediate-skilled Program

Entrepreneurial Stream

The Entrepreneurial Stream was developed for experienced business owners and senior managers who wish to become permanent residents by owning a business in New Brunswick (NB) and managing it, while residing in the Province.


Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program is an economic immigration program designed to assist skilled immigrants and their families to come and live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicants must meet certain criteria such as having a job or job offer, the ability to economically establish and the intent to reside in the province, in order to be nominated for permanent residency.

The NLPNP accepts applications under the following immigration categories:

• Express Entry Skilled Worker

• Skilled Worker

• International Graduate

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Express Entry Skilled Worker

The Express Entry Skilled Worker Category is a path to permanent residence for those intending to reside permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicants must be accepted into Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry pool, have a job offer in Newfoundland and Labrador, and intend to reside permanently in this province. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has committed to processing 80 per cent of all Express Entry candidates within six months of receiving the nominated application.

Skilled Worker Category

This category is for international workers and prospective immigrants who have skills that are beneficial to the labour market. Eligible applicants are required to have a guaranteed offer of employment from a local employer, or be currently working in the province on a valid work permit. Employers must also demonstrate a need for the applicant’s skill set.


International Graduate This category is for recent graduates who have a Post-Graduate Work Permit and a job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.

Applicants to the International Graduate category should hold either:

• a full-time, indeterminate position related to their field of study, or

• a position that is commensurate with their skills, experience and/or training.

Applicants are permitted to hold a position that is unrelated to their field of study, provided the applicant is a graduate of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic and that the applicant’s position:

• Requires a post-secondary degree or diploma;

• Corresponds to National Occupational Classification (NOC) levels 0, A, B or C;

• Can reasonably be expected to lead to career advancement for the applicant;

• Is in a field in which the applicant has a recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) combination of skill, experience and/or training, according to the NOC description

• Is full-time and indeterminate; and

• Responds to a perceived labour market need in Newfoundland and Labrador.


Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is employer-driven, There is a need for mandatory settlement plan, and it’s a new model of partnership with the Atlantic provinces and Federal government of Canada.

To participate, employers must meet certain requirements, including a commitment to support the newcomer and their family as they integrate into their new life in Atlantic Canada. Employers can bring workers through AIP’s High Skilled, Intermediate Skilled, and International Graduate categories.

The Atlantic Immigration, initially launched in 2017 as a three-year pilot, has been extended by two years to December 2021. This gives IRCC and the Atlantic Provinces more time to assess the innovative aspects of this pilot.


Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)The NSNP is Nova Scotia's program for the nomination of eligible skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs and professionals looking to settle permanently in the province. The program has various economic immigration streams with not one, but three streams aligned with Canada's Express Entry system.

• Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

• Labour Market Priorities for Physician

• Physician

• Entrepreneur

• International Graduate Entrepreneur

• Skilled Worker

• Occupations in Demand

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Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream selects candidates in the federal Express Entry system who meet provincial labour market needs to apply for nomination. Only candidates who receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration may apply.

Labour Market Priorities Physician

The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream for Physicians selects physicians to apply for nomination through the federal Express Entry system. Only candidates with an approved offer from the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre who receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration may apply.

General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) and Specialist physicians (NOC 3111) will receive a Letter of Interest once NSOI is notified of the candidate’s Express Entry profile number and a signed approved opportunity with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre.


Physician

The Physician Stream assists Nova Scotia’s public health authorities – the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) and the Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre (IWK) – to hire general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians to work in Nova Scotia. The stream helps the NSHA and IWK to recruit and retain physicians with the required skills for positions that they have been unable to fill with a permanent resident or Canadian citizen.

Entrepreneur

The Entrepreneur Stream is for experienced business owners or senior business managers who want to live in Nova Scotia. They must start a new business or buy an existing business and must actively participate in the day-to-day management of the business. After operating the business for a year, the entrepreneur may be nominated for permanent resident status. Application to the stream is by invitation only.


International Graduate Entrepreneur

The International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream is for recent graduates of a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College. They must have already started or bought a Nova Scotia business and operated it for at least a year. If they intend to settle in Nova Scotia, the graduate may be nominated for permanent resident status. Application to the stream is by invitation only.

Skilled Worker

The Skilled Worker stream helps employers recruit foreign workers and recently graduated international students whose skills are needed in Nova Scotia. An employer can only hire foreign workers for positions they have been unable to fill with permanent residents or Canadian citizens.

Occupations in Demand

This stream targets specific NOC C, intermediate-skilled occupations that are in high labour market demand in Nova Scotia. The Office of Immigration identifies occupations in demand based on labour market information and eligible occupations are subject to change.


Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry

This stream selects highly skilled individuals who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently. Applicants must have a good chance of quickly finding a job in Nova Scotia’s labour market.

The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration reserves the right to consider only certain types of occupations for nomination, depending on current labour market needs.

Applications will only be accepted online.

Category A (for applicants with a job offer) will remain open.

Category B (for applicants with experience in an opportunity occupation) is expected to open and close throughout the year.

Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

This stream selects highly skilled individuals who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently. Applicants must have at least one year of experience working in Nova Scotia in a high skilled occupation and have a profile registered at IRCC’s Express Entry

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program


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

The program is:

• operated by the Ontario government in partnership with the federal government through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

• designed to help Ontario meet its labour market and economic development needs

The OINP is made up of three categories and each category is divided into several streams:

• Employer job offer

• Human capital

• Business


Employer job offer Category

The employer job offer category has three streams. A full-time and permanent job offer from an Ontario employer is a must to qualify.

Employer Job Offer:

• Foreign Worker Stream

• International Student Stream

• In-Demand Skills Stream


Foreign Worker Stream

The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream is an immigration stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. It gives foreign workers with a job offer in a skilled occupation at Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in Ontario.

International Student Stream

It gives international students with a job offer in a skilled occupation at Skill Type 0 or Skill Levels A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in Ontario. This stream is open to international students in and outside of Canada. The applicant must apply online to be nominated by the Ontario government for permanent residence.

In-Demand Skills Stream

It gives foreign workers with a job offer in specific in-demand occupations, such as in agriculture, construction, trucking or personal support work, the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in Ontario. This stream is open to foreign workers in and outside of Canada.


Human capital CategoryThe human capital category has two sub-categories, the international graduate streams and Ontario’s Express Entry streams.

International graduatesTo qualify under the Masters Graduate or PhD Graduate streams, the applicant must have a graduate degree from an eligible Ontario university and apply within two years of getting the degree:

• Masters Graduate Stream

• PhD Graduate Stream

Ontario’s Express EntryTo qualify under Ontario’s Express Entry streams, the applicant must have a profile in the federal government’s Express Entry system and receive a Notification of Interest from Ontario.

Ontario’s Express Entry:

• French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

• Human Capital Priorities Stream

• Skilled Trades Stream


https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-masters-graduate-stream

https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-phd-graduate-stream

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-express-entry-french-speaking-skilled-worker-stream

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-express-entry-human-capital-priorities-stream

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-express-entry-skilled-trades-stream

Business Category

The business category has one stream:

• Entrepreneur stream: You must be an entrepreneur from outside of Canada looking to start a new business or buy an existing business in Ontario

OINP Entrepreneur Stream

This stream is for entrepreneurs from outside of Canada interested in starting a new business or buying an existing business in Ontario.

It gives an entrepreneur (and up to one foreign national business partner) the opportunity to be nominated for permanent residence once their business has been established in Ontario.

If the applicant is nominated, the next step will be to apply to the federal government through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). They make the final decision on who becomes a permanent resident.


OINP Entrepreneur Stream (Cont’d)

Mandatory requirements

To qualify under the Entrepreneur Stream, the applicant must have a viable business that is likely to provide material economic benefit to the economy of Ontario as a whole or to the local Ontario economy where the business will be located. The applicant and one business partner (if applicable) must both meet the eligibility requirements. If the applicant is invited to submit an application, he/she must provide supporting documentation to demonstrate meeting the requirements

• Business experience: must have at least 24 months of full-time business experience in the last 60 months.

• Net worth: If proposed business will be located:a) within the Greater Toronto Area (City of Toronto and Durham, Halton, York and Peel regions) must have a

minimum net worth of 800,000 CDN.

b) outside of the Greater Toronto Area, must have a minimum net worth of $400,000 CDN.

If proposed business is in the information and communications technology/digital communications sector then regardless of location, must have a minimum net worth of $400,000 CDN.


Mandatory requirements (con’d)

• Personal investment funds and minimum equity

If proposed business will be located:

a) within the Greater Toronto Area, you must make a minimum personal investment of $600,000 CDN and control at least one-third of the equity in the business

b) outside of the Greater Toronto Area, you must make a minimum personal investment of $200,000 CDN and control at least one-third of the equity in the business

If proposed business is in the information and communications technology/digital communications sector then regardless of location, the applicant must make a minimum personal investment of $200,000 CDN and control at least of one-third of the equity in the business.

• Active involvement

The applicant must be actively involved, on an ongoing basis, in the management of the business.



• Capital investment purpose

The primary purpose of investing capital in the business must be to make a profit. It must not be to derive interest, dividends or capital gains.

• Job creation

If the business will be located inside the Greater Toronto Area, the applicant must create at least two permanent full-time jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents. If the business will be located outside the Greater Toronto Area or in the information and communications technology or digital communications sector, regardless of location, the applicant must create at least one permanent full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Jobs must be created within the first 20 months of establishing or acquiring the business, must be filled continuously for at least 10 months and must be paid at the median wage level for the position.



• Additional requirements if purchasing an existing business

If the applicant plans to purchase an existing business:

1. must make at least one business-related visit to Ontario within 12 months from the date of registering an Expression of Interest

2. the business being purchased must have been in continuous operation by the same owner(s) for the previous 60 months

3. ownership of the business must be completely transferred to the applicant or any business partner

4. must use at least 10% of your personal investment towards improving or expanding the business in Ontario

5. must keep all permanent full-time employees that worked in the business prior to the transfer of ownership


Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

The PEI PNP is the island province's economic immigration program for skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs who demonstrate the intention to live and work in PEI, and show the ability to become economically established in the province. Current key needs that are being met by the PEI PNP is looking for candidates to fill gaps in the province’s labour market and attracting entrepreneurs.

The PEI PNP accepts applications under these major immigration categories:

• PEI PNP Express Entry

• Worker Category

• Entrepreneur Category

• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program


PEI PNP Express Entry

PEI Express Entry

The eligible candidate must meet the requirements of at least one of the Federal Economic Immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program; Federal Skilled Trades Program; or Canadian Experience Class. The candidate is required to create a Federal Express Entry Profile and be placed in the pool of candidates.

There are two pathways to permanent residency through the PEI Express Entry Category, depending on if you have a job offer in PEI or not. Priority will be given to applicants that are living and working in PEI.

Worker Category

Critical Workers

This category is available for the applicant who is currently working in PEI. The PEI Critical Worker stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill low-skilled positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market.


Worker Category (Cont’d)

International GraduatesThis category is available for the applicant who is graduated from a publicly-funded PEI post-secondary institution. The International Graduate stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill high-skilled positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market.

PEI Express EntryTo be eligible for nomination through PEI Express Entry, you must:

• meet the requirements of at least one of the Federal Economic Immigration programs:

Federal Skilled Worker Program;

Federal Skilled Trades Program; or

Canadian Experience Class

• create a Federal Express Entry Profile and be placed in the pool of candidates. You can create a profile at any time through IRCC(link is external).

There are two pathways to permanent residency through the PEI Express Entry Category, depending on if you have a job offer in PEI or not. Priority will be given to applicants that are living and working in PEI.


Worker Category (Cont’d)

Skilled Workers

This category is available for the applicant who is currently employed or has a job offer from an island employer. The Skilled Worker stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill high-skilled positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market.

Skilled Workers Outside Canada

The applicant can apply for a nomination for permanent residency through the Skilled Worker stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) if he/she has a job offer in National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, or B.


Entrepreneur Category

Work Permit StreamThis stream is for foreign nationals with business ownership or extensive management experience who would like to move to PEI to start their business through the 100% Ownership Stream, and eventually become a permanent resident.

To be eligible for nomination through the 100% Ownership stream, the applicant must:

• have a minimum verifiable personal net worth of $600,000 which has been accumulated through legal and legitimate sources in your own right;

• have a minimum education of secondary school equivalent;

• be within 21-59 years of age at the time of application;

• have transferable management skills and past employment or business ownership experience;

• meet minimum language requirements equivalent to a CLB/NCLC 4(link is external);

• intend to live and work in PEI while providing day-to-day active and ongoing management of your PEI-based company;

• Attend an interview with staff from the Office of Immigration; and

• Sign an escrow agreement with the Province and submit a $200,000 deposit, which will be refunded upon meeting the terms and conditions of the escrow agreement.


Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The SINP is Saskatchewan's dedicated immigration program for the selection and nomination of eligible foreign nationals through various pathways, including its leading International Skilled Worker: Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand categories.

The SINP accepts applications under the following categories:

• International Skilled Worker Category

• Saskatchewan Experience Category

• Entrepreneur Category

• Farm Category


International Skilled Worker CategoryThis category is for skilled workers abroad who want to work and live in Saskatchewan.

International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer

This sub-category is for skilled workers who have a job offer for a skilled occupation in Saskatchewan and meet the criteria of the sub-category.

International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand

This sub-category is for skilled workers who don't have a job offer in Saskatchewan but are highly-skilled in an in-demand occupation in the province, and meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but SINP will use what was on this website when received the complete application.

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Saskatchewan Experience Category

This category is for foreign nationals who are currently living and working in Saskatchewan.

Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit

This sub-category is for skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months, with a valid work permit; and meet the sub-category criteria.

Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit

This sub-category is for semi-skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months, with a valid work permit; and meet the sub-category criteria.

The SINP is piloting criteria changes over 2019-2021 for specific semi-skilled occupations. If the applicant is not currently working in Saskatchewan, he/she can apply to the Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker category if has proof that previously worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months as a General Farm Worker or Nursery and Greenhouse Worker.


Saskatchewan Experience Category – Cont’d

Health Professionals

This stream is for skilled workers who have been working full-time in Saskatchewan for at least six months, on a temporary work permit as a: Physician; Nurse; or Other health professional and meet the SINP criteria for nomination.

Hospitality Sector Project

This sub-category is for foreign workers who want to apply for permanent residency and are currently working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit; have been working with an SINP Hospitality-approved employer for a minimum of six months (960 hours); and are working in one of the following jobs: Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6513); Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6711); Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6731), and meet the sub-category criteria.

The SINP is piloting criteria changes over 2019-2021 for specific semi-skilled occupations. If the applicant is not currently working in Saskatchewan, he/she can apply to the Hospitality Sector category as a Food/Beverage Server if has proof that previously worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months as a Food/Beverage Server.


Saskatchewan Experience Category – Cont’d

Long-Haul Truck Drivers

This sub-category allows trucking firms to bring long-haul truck drivers to Saskatchewan. To qualify for this project, long-haul truck drivers must begin working for an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan on a temporary foreign work permit. If an approved trucking firm offers permanent employment, the trucker may apply to the SINP for permanent resident status after at least six months employment and meet the sub-category criteria.

The SINP is piloting criteria changes over 2019-2021 for specific semi-skilled occupations. If the applicant is not currently working in Saskatchewan, he/she can apply to the Long-Haul Truck Drivers category if has proof that previously worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months as a Long-Haul Truck Driver.

Students

This sub-category is for students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada, want to apply for nomination by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) and meet the sub-category criteria.


Entrepreneur Category

This category is for entrepreneurs who plan to start a business in Saskatchewan. Through the SINP Entrepreneur Program, applicant and his or her family can start, obtain or partner in a business in Saskatchewan and be actively involved in managing it, while residing in Saskatchewan.

There are four steps to the nomination process:

• Expression of Interest (EOI) submission to the SINP

• EOI Selection and Invitation to Submit an Application

• Business Establishment

• Nomination

Farm Category

This category is for those who’d like to move to Saskatchewan and who have proven experience in farming; have considerable capital (money, assets) to invest in a farming operation; and plan to buy and run a farm in Saskatchewan.


Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)

The Northwest Territories accepts economic immigration applications to settle in Northern Canada under two main streams — the Employer Driven and Business— one of which has three distinct streams, including an Express Entry-aligned stream for skilled workers.

The NTNP accepts applications under two programs:

• Northwest Territories Employer Driven Program

• Northwest Territories Business Immigration Program


Employer Driven Program

The Nominee Program is designed to help employers in the Northwest Territories secure the workforce they need for their businesses. If an employer cannot find a candidate locally or nationally for a position, the next option is to find foreign nationals with the skills and experience for the job.

There are three program streams employers may use to hire foreign nationals:

• Critical Impact Workers

• Skilled Workers

• Express Entry System for Skilled Workers

Critical Impact Workers

The Critical Impact Worker stream is aimed at helping employers fill shortages for entry level jobs when they cannot find a candidate locally or nationally for a position.

To be eligible, foreign nationals must have worked in the same position for six (6) months and be in good standing with the requirements of their temporary foreign work permit.


Skilled Workers

To be eligible, foreign nationals must be able to demonstrate they have the training, experience and education to fulfill the needs of the job description outlined by the employer and the National Occupational Classifications’ employment requirements. Furthermore, the skilled worker must have one (1) year of full-time experience in the occupation being nominated for. There is a minimum language requirement that ensures the foreign national is able to communicate in one of Canada’s official languages: English or French. This requirement must be met at the time the application is made and proof of testing provided.

Express Entry System for Skilled Workers

The NWT Express Entry stream is for Skilled Workers who have a profile in the Express Entry System, a federal program with expedited wait times for skilled individuals who wish to work and live in the Northwest Territories. It assists employers by helping them secure skilled employees by fast-tracking applications for permanent residency. The Express Entry stream is aimed at helping employers fill shortages when an employer cannot find a candidate locally or nationally for a position.


Business Immigration Program

The Business stream is designed to attract entrepreneurs with businesses expertise and investment capital to settle in NWT enhance the economic environment of the NWT by purchasing or starting a business.

The NWT's Nominee Program Stream is an 8 Step Application Process:

• Self-Assessment and Initial Investigations

• Further Investigations and Face-to-Face Interview(s)

• Initiating the Application Process and Pre-Screening

• Formal Application

• Application Review

• Approval and the Business Performance Agreement

• Developing the Business

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Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

Yukon's official provincial immigration program assists eligible employers in Canada's northern territory to nominate internationally-trained foreign workers and businesspeople for Canadian permanent residence.

There are four programs the Yukon Nominee Program offers:

• the Skilled Worker Program

• the Critical Impact Worker Program

• the Yukon Express Entry

• the Business Program

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Skilled Worker Program

This program is for qualified workers who fit into National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0, A or B categories. Education and work experience must satisfy the requirements of the job as per the criteria specified in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) and the applicant must demonstrate at least one year of related work experience.

Critical Impact Worker Program

Employers can apply to the Critical Impact Worker stream if the position falls in the (NOC) C or D categories in a semi-skilled or non-skilled occupation in high demand.

Yukon Express Entry

Employers can apply to the Federal Government Express Entry stream if the position they are hiring for falls in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) A, 0 or B categories.

Business Program

Foreign business owners and entrepreneurs can apply to run their business in Yukon. The candidate must have a net worth of at least $500,000 CAD and meet the other requirements.


Language SkillsTo be eligible for Express Entry, an applicant must prove English or French language ability:

• take an approved language test

• get the minimum results required by selected program

• include the results when completing the Express Entry profile

The language test evaluates these abilities:

• writing

• reading

• listening

• Speaking

To measure the English or French levels, IRCC uses:

• Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for English

• Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) for French© 2016 Immigration Learning & Information Centre - All Rights Reserved, Email : [email protected] 105

https://www.language.ca/resourcesexpertise/on-clb/

https://www.language.ca/ressourcesexpertise/niveaux-de-competence-linguistique-canadiens/

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Second official language: Minimum level of CLB or NCLC 5.


First official language

Language Minimum level for all four abilities

English CLB 7

French NCLC7

Canadian Experience Class

The skills an applicant needs, will depend on the group the job is classified in under the National Occupational Classification system (NOC).


NOC skill

type or level

Minimum level for all four

language abilities (English)

Minimum level for all four

language abilities (French)

NOC 0 or A CLB 7 NCLC 7

NOC B CLB 5 NCLC 5

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/find-national-occupation-code.html

Federal Skilled Trades Program


Language Abilities Minimum level

English Speaking and listening CLB 5

English Reading and writing CLB 4

French Speaking and listening NCLC 5

French Reading and writing NCLC 4

How long language test results are valid for

The test results must be less than two years old when submitting application for permanent residence.

If applicant has been invited to apply for permanent residence

He or she must check that the language test results will still be valid when planning to apply.

If applicant hasn’t been invited to apply for permanent residence

He or she may want to make sure the results are valid for the rest of the time this individual will be in the pool.

If the results will expire before applying, he or she should:

• be tested again or

• apply before the test results expire or

• decline the invitation and go back into the pool to be considered in the future

If apply for permanent residence with language test results that have expired, IRCC will refuse the application.

The applicant can use the test results to find the CLB level.© 2016 Immigration Learning & Information Centre - All Rights Reserved, Email : [email protected] 109

Language testing—Skilled immigrants (Express Entry)

The applicant must prove the language skills by taking an approved language test. To do this:

The individual must:

• schedule the test with an agency approved by IRCC and pay the costs

• enter the test results into the Express Entry profile (and the Personal Information Number, if the system asks for it)

• include the results with the application if invited to apply. If he or she doesn’t include it, IRCC will not process the application.

The applicant should not ask for the language test results to be sent directly to IRCC. The result should be sent end to IRCC with the complete application. The original test must be kept in a safe place as IRCC may ask for it later.


Language tests IRCC acceptsTest can be taken through any of these approved language tests:

• English• CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program

• must take the CELPIP-General test• IRCC doesn’t accept the General-LS test for Express Entry

• IELTS: International English Language Testing System• must take the General Training option• IRCC doesn’t accept the Academic option for Express Entry

• French• TEF Canada: Test d’évaluation de français, including:

• compréhension de l’écrit• compréhension de l’oral• expression écrite• expression orale

• TCF Canada: Test de connaissance du français, including:• compréhension de l’écrit• compréhension de l’oral• expression écrite• expression orale


http://www.celpip.ca/

http://www.ielts.org/

https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/tests-diplomas/test-for-evaluating-french-tef/tef-canada/

http://www.ciep.fr/tcf-canada

What happens nextMust see what language level it is based on the test results in:

• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)

• Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC)

IRCC will use the test results as proof of the language skills.

The test results must be valid (less than two years old) when:

• completing Express Entry profile

• applying for permanent residence

The Express Entry profile is valid for 12 months. The applicant must make sure that the language test results are valid for the same time period.

If the test results expire soon, the test should be re-taken and Express Entry profile must be updated with new test results.


Averaging the language score: for people with a physical or mental disability

If applicant isn’t able to complete one or more sections of the language test because of a disability, he or she must:

• use the Comprehensive Ranking System – Language calculator tool to find out the score for the abilities unable to complete

• input averaged scores based on those completed

The Comprehensive Ranking System – Language calculator isn’t the same as the Comprehensive Ranking System tool.


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/language-tool.asp

Federal Skilled Worker ProgramCELPIP-G

Second official language (4 points if applicant meets the minimum threshold in all four language abilities)


First official language (Maximum 24 points)

CLB Level Ability: Speaking Ability: Listening Ability: Reading Ability: Writing Points per ability

7

CELPIP-G

7 7 7 7 4

8

CELPIP-G

8 8 8 8 5

9

CELPIP-G

9 9 9 9 6

10 and above

CELPIP-G

10+ 10+ 10+ 10+ 6

CLB Level Ability: Speaking Ability: Listening Ability: Reading Ability: Writing Points (total)

5 and above 5 – 12 5 – 12 5 – 12 5 – 12 4

Federal Skilled Worker ProgramIELTS



CLB Level Ability: Speaking Ability: Listening Ability: Reading Ability: Writing Points per ability

7 6.0 6.0 – 7.0 6.0 6.0 4

8 6.5 7.5 6.5 6.5 5

9 7.0 8.0 7.0 7.0 6

10 and above 7.5 – 9.0 8.5 – 9.0 8.0 – 9.0 7.5 – 9.0 6

Second official language (4 points if you meet the minimum threshold in all four language abilities)

CLB Level Ability: Speaking Ability: Listening Ability: Reading Ability: Writing Points (total)

5 and above 5.0 – 9.0 5.0 – 9.0 4.0 – 9.0 5.0 – 9.0 4


TEF Canada



NCLC Level

Ability: Speaking

(expression orale)

Ability: Listening

(compréhension de l’oral)

Ability: Reading

(compréhension de l’écrit)

Ability: Writing

(expression écrite)

Points (per

ability)

7 310 – 348 249 – 279 207 – 232 310 – 348 4

8 349 – 370 280 – 297 233 – 247 349 – 370 5

9 and above 371+ 298+ 248+ 371+ 6

Second official language (4 points if you meet the minimum threshold in each of the four language abilities)

NCLC Level

Ability: Speaking

(expression orale)

Ability: Listening


Ability: Reading


Ability: Writing

(expression écrite) Points (total)

5 and above 226 – 371+ 181 – 298+ 151 – 248+ 226 – 371+ 4

Federal Skilled Worker ProgramTCF Canada



NCLC

Level

Ability: Speaking

(expression orale)

Ability: Listening


Ability: Reading


Ability: Writing

(expression écrite)

Points (per

ability)

7 10 – 11 458 – 502 453 – 498 10 – 11 4

8 12 – 13 503 – 522 499 – 523 12 – 13 5

9 and

above

14+ 523+ 524+ 14+ 6

Second official language (4 points if you meet the minimum threshold in each of the four language abilities)

NCLC

Level

Ability: Speaking

(expression orale)

Ability: Listening


Ability: Reading


Ability: Writing

(expression écrite) Points (total)

5 and

above

6+ 369 – 397+ 375 – 405+ 6+ 4


Add your points:

• First official language:

• Speaking + Listening + Reading + Writing = your subtotal

• Second official language:

• Add four points to your subtotal if you meet the minimum level in all four abilities. If you do not, you get 0 points for your second official language.

• Add (1) and (2) together for your total points.



CELPIP-G


CLB Level

Test results for each ability

Speaking Listening Reading Writing

9 and above 9+ 9+ 9+ 9+

8 8 8 8 8

7 7 7 7 7

6 6 6 6 6

5 5 5 5 5

4 4 4 4 4


IELTS


CLB Level


Listening Reading Writing Speaking

10 and above 8.5 – 9.0 8.0 – 9.0 7.5 – 9.0 7.5 – 9.0

9 8.0 7.0 7.0 7.0

8 7.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

7 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

6 5.5 5.0 5.5 5.5

5 5.0 4.0 5.0 5.0

4 4.5 3.5 4.0 4.0

Federal Skilled Trades ProgramTEF Canada


NCLC Level


Speaking

(expression orale)

Listening


Reading


Writing

(expressi

on écrite)

9 and above 371+ 298+ 248+ 371+

8 349 - 370 280 - 297 233 - 247 349 -

370

7 310 – 348 249 – 279 207 – 232 310 –

348

6 271 – 309 217 – 248 181 – 206 271 –

309

5 226 – 270 181 – 216 151 – 180 226 –

270

4 181 – 225 145 – 180 121 – 150 181 –

225

Federal Skilled Trades ProgramTCF Canada


NCLC Level


Speaking

(expression orale)

Listening


Reading


Writing

(express

ion

écrite)

10 and above 16 – 20 549 – 699 549 – 699 16 – 20

9 14 – 15 523 – 548 524 – 548 14 – 15

8 12 – 13 503 – 522 499 – 523 12 – 13

7 10 – 11 458 – 502 453 – 498 10 – 11

6 7 – 9 398 – 457 406 – 452 7 – 9

5 6 369 – 397 375 – 405 6

4 4 – 5 331 – 368 342 – 374 4 – 5

Canadian Experience ClassCELPIP-G


NOC CLB Level


Speaking Listening Reading Writing

0,A 9 and above 9+ 9+ 9+ 9+

0, A 8 8 8 8 8

0, A 7 7 7 7 7

B 6 6 6 6 6

B 5 5 5 5 5

Canadian Experience ClassIELTS


NOC CLB Level


Listening Reading Writing Speaking

0, A 10 and above 8.5-9.0 8.0-9.0 7.5-9.0 7.5-9.0

0, A 9 8.0 7.0 7.0 7.0

0, A 8 7.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

0, A 7 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

B 6 5.5 5.0 5.5 5.5

B 5 5.0 4.0 5.0 5.0

Canadian Experience ClassTEF Canada


NOC NCLC Level


Speaking

(expression

orale)

Listening

(compréhension de

l’oral)

Reading

(compréhension de

l’écrit)

Writing

(expression

écrite)

0, A 9 and above 371+ 298+ 248+ 371+

0, A 8 349-370 280-297 233-247 349-370

0, A 7 310 – 348 249 – 279 207 – 232 310 – 348

B 6 271 – 309 217 – 248 181 – 206 271 – 309

B 5 226 – 270 181 – 216 151 – 180 226 – 270

Canadian Experience ClassTCF Canada


NOC

NCLC

Level


Speaking

(expression

orale)

Listening

(compréhension de

l’oral)

Reading

(compréhension de

l’écrit)

Writing

(expression

écrite)

0, A 10 and

above

16 – 20 549 – 699 549 – 699 16 – 20

0, A 9 14 – 15 523 – 548 524 – 548 14 – 15

0, A 8 12 – 13 503 – 522 499 – 523 12 – 13

0, A 7 10 – 11 458 – 502 453 – 498 10 – 11

B 6 7 – 9 398 – 457 406 – 452 7 – 9

B 5 6 369 – 397 375 – 405 6

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