Latest updates on Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs

In order to help newcomers to achieve their dream of permanent residency in Canada, the Canadian immigration system is constantly evolving and enhancing. In this article, we look at the improvements and updates that have taken place in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Continuous improvement and innovation mean that receiving a PN (Provincial Nomination) is the best possible choice. An optional PN of 600 points is applied to your CRS (Complete Ranking System) in the CRS points calculator. It will place you in front of the other candidates immediately, which makes it extremely convenient to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The Express Entry program brings additional quality to your application as it enables potential employers, in compliance with their local work and demographic requirements, to select your profile. It offers you a greater chance of permanent residency in Canada.

Updates in Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs

• Alberta – The province declares 2 new rural immigration programs: Rural Renewal and Rural Entrepreneur Immigration.

• British Columbia – BC with its latest Provincial Pilot Program for BC Entrepreneurs is a good move. The province also announced an extension for its Tech Pilot to June 2020. Also, BC added eight new communities. Regional pilot Entrepreneur Immigration has also been opened up.
  
• Manitoba - Until further notice, the Masters Graduate Stream have paused by the province. Seek guidance from immigration consultants to know updates on the same.
  
• New Brunswick – The province opens up a new Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the Entrepreneurial PNP stream Announced that, depending on provincial labour market requirements, the provincial will start issuing occasional invitations to the candidates present in the Express Entry pool.

• Nova Scotia - Launches a new3-year immigration pilot for in-demand skilled workers. Announces that business owners now qualify as Entrepreneur Stream owners. Announces that ownership requirements will vary by 100% to one-third for International Graduates Entrepreneur Streams.
  
• Newfoundland and Labrador - Open for International Entrepreneurs from 9 to 15 August 2019. In this province, the International Entrepreneur Stream accepts Expressions of Interest (EOI). Applications are available between the 9th and 15th August.
  
• Ontario - Until further confirmations, Masters Graduate Stream has been paused. Tech Worker Stream is introduced. The province presented a new pilot program to draw skilled workers to areas in rural Ontario.  Also, the Foreign Worker Stream Reopened the Employer Job Offer. 
  
• Saskatchewan – The province removed the occupational in-demand list, and replaced it with the Excluded Occupation List - which in turn has opened doors to over 200 occupations facing a shortage.

How can we help you immigrate through a PNP?

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