Yukon Express Entry (YEE)

Eligibilities

• Must meet the requirements of one of Canada’s three economic immigration programs ( Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class program)
• Must have an Express Entry profile;
• Must have enough money to support yourself and your family members in Canada;
• Must have a valid full-time, permanent job offer from a Yukon employer;
• Must intend to live and work in Yukon.

How to apply:

• The first step is for you to receive a job offer from a Yukon employer. The employer must first demonstrate that there is no Canadian citizen or permanent resident available.
• The next step is for you to prove that you have enough money to settle in Canada.
• You then complete and submit the Yukon Express Entry application form alongside your employer.
• IRCC will then provide you with an Invitation to Apply, after which you will have to provide all the required documents to complete your application for permanent residence.
• After IRCC and Yukon’s Immigration Unit verify your documents, you will receive your permanent residence.

Yukon Skilled Worker Program

Eligibilities

• Must have the education and work experience required for the job (minimum high school diploma);
• Must have at least one year of work experience for the position;
• Must have a valid work permit if the applicant is in Canada;
• Must have a valid job offer;
• Must meet minimum language requirements;
• Employer must meet additional requirement;

How to apply:

• The first step is for the employer to advertise the position locally and nationally in Canada to make sure that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is currently available for the role.
• Next, the employer would extend the job offer to you. The job must be full-time and permanent.
• You and your employer will then have to complete all the required forms, and then the employer submits the complete application to Yukon.
• If the employer is approved by the Yukon Nominee Program, your information will then be reviewed.
• If you are approved, you will become nominated by the territory. You can then use your nomination to apply for a Temporary Work Permit from IRCC, as well as an application for permanent residence.
• You can then use the work permit to work in Yukon while your permanent residence application is being processed. Once you meet security, health and criminality checks, you will become a permanent resident of Canada.

Yukon Critical Impact Worker Program

Eligibilities

• Must have a permanent full-time job offer;
• Must have the education and work experience required for the job (minimum high school diploma);
• Must have at least six months of related work experience;
• Must have a valid work permit if you are in Canada;
• Must meet the minimum language requirement in English or French;
• Employer must also meet additional requirements.

How to apply:

• First, you must receive a job offer from a Yukon employer.
• The employer must have first advertised the position and shown that there is no Canadian citizen or permanent resident available for it.
• The next step is for you and your employer to complete the required forms. Your employer must then submit the application to the YNP.
• If the employer is approved, the YNP will then review your information.
• If you are approved, you will become nominated by the Yukon territory. You can then apply for a temporary work permit as well as an application for permanent residence, both from IRCC.
• Once you get your work permit, you can travel to Canada and work in Yukon with your work permit while you wait for your permanent residence application to be processed.

Business Nominee Program

Eligibilities

• Must achieve a minimum score of 65 points on the Nominee Assessment Grid;
• Must have a minimum of 10 points for language ability on the Nominee Assessment Grid;
• Must achieve a Level 6 in the IELTS (English), or Level 4 in the TEF (French);
• Must have at least three years of entrepreneurial or business management experience;
• Must have at least five years of experience relevant to the proposed business;
• Must have at least CAD $500,000 net worth (verified by a Yukon accounting firm);
• Must have at least CAD $300,000 in liquid assets (verified by a Yukon accounting firm);
• Must prove that your net worth and liquid assets have been obtained through legal means;
• Must submit a Resettlement Plan showing their intention to live in Yukon;
• Must intend to settle in Yukon permanently, and run a business in the territory.

How to apply:

• You must first make sure that you are eligible to immigrate to Yukon. Then, submit your application on the Yukon website.
• After you receive approval in principle, you will be required to submit a Business Plan, that includes an outline of how you will establish a successful business.
• At this point, you will have to demonstrate the CAD $300,000 investment in the business, and at least one-third ownership.
• You can then apply for a temporary work permit, with which you can travel to Yukon and start your business.
• When you arrive in Yukon, you will have to meet with a Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP) representative.
• You will also need to meet additional requirements for the first year in Yukon as a nominee, and for the second year in Yukon as a nominee.
• If you meet all requirements during your two year work period, you will get support by the YBNP in your application to the Canadian federal government for permanent residence.
• You must make sure that you hold a valid work permit until you get permanent residence status in Yukon.

Yukon Community Pilot

Eligibilities

• Must be nominated by the territory;
• Must have 2 or 3 eligible job offers, all of which are in the same participating Yukon community;
• Must have a signed letter of support from the Yukon government;
• Must meet requirements for the work permit.

In addition, your jobs must add up to at least 30 hours of work per week. They must be non-seasonal, and the wage must meet or exceed the minimum wage.

Your work experience must show that you can perform the duties of the jobs offered.

How to apply:

• You must first make sure that you have been nominated by the territory of Yukon for permanent residence.
• In addition, you must get a signed letter of support from the Yukon government. The letter must say that the employer who are offering the jobs need you to work in the community as soon as possible and that the job offers are real. The letter must also include details of the job offers such as the names of the employers, the occupation, the number of hours per week and the job locations.
• As part of your application, you will need to submit this signed letter, as well as a copy of the nomination letter from the Government of Yukon.
• Once you’re ready, you must apply online on the federal Canadian government website. The application form depends on where you are applying from.
• Getting this work permit lets you work for up to three different employers in one of the participating Yukon communities.
• The work permit would be valid for 2 years. The employer will not need a Labour Market Impact Assessment.

Participating communities:

• Whitehorse;
• Watson Lake;
• Dawson City;
• Haines Junction;
• Carmacks;
• Carcross.

International Skilled Worker: 

Eligibilities

• Score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the point assessment grid.

How to apply

• Saskatchewan uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories.
• You must first register your EOI on the SINP Apply Online portal, where you will be asked to fill out a form. Answers on the form will be used to assess your eligibility.
• To enter the EOI pool, you must score a minimum of 60 out of 110 points in the EOI Points Grid. The EOI Points Grid assesses you based on five factors: education and training, skilled work experience, language ability, age and connections to the Saskatchewan labour market and adaptability.
• If you’re selected, you will receive an invitation to apply during an EOI draw.
• At this point, you can apply for a provincial nomination from the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). You can do this through the same portal.
• If you have a job offer and you’re applying through the Employment Offer sub-category, you can apply directly without needing to register an EOI.
• After your application is approved, you can then apply for permanent residence directly to IRCC. If you’re applying through the Express Entry sub-category, Saskatchewan will enter the details of your nomination into the system. This means you will get an extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, which will effectively guarantee receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence in the next Express Entry draw.

Worker with Saskatchewan Experience

Eligibilities

How to apply

• You must first determine if you’re eligible for one of the sub-categories. Once you’re ready to apply, you can do so at SINP Apply Online.
• Complete your application, upload all of the required documents in PDF format and submit. After you do this, you will receive an email confirming that your application was submitted.
• Saskatchewan then assess your application and make a final decision. If you are successful, you will receive a provincial nomination. You can then use this nomination to apply for permanent residence directly with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

Eligibilities

How to apply

• First, you must register your Expression of Interest to the SINP, and you will be given a point score. Those with the highest points are selected in each draw.
• If successful, you will be selected and invited to submit an application. You will then have to submit an application directly to the SINP through the SINP Apply Online system.
• While your application is being assessed, you will be contacted for a final interview, after which you will be sent a Business Performance Agreement (BPA) for you to review and sign. You must email the BPA within 20 days. After submitting the BPA, you will then receive your SINP Entrepreneur Approval letter and a Temporary Work Permit Support letter.
• The next step is to apply for a temporary work permit within three months, move to Saskatchewan and establish your business.
• You must attend an arrival meeting within 18 months of the date on your SINP Entrepreneur Approval letter.
• You must arrive in Saskatchewan within 18 months after receiving your first Temporary Work Permit Support letter.
• After you transfer your funds in Canada, maintain legal status in Canada and run your business according to the Business Performance Agreement (BPA) for at least six months, you can then request provincial nomination.
• With a nomination, you will be able to apply for permanent residence directly with IRCC.

EOI Points Grid

You need at least 60 points to apply for Entrepreneur Category and 55 points for Farm Owner/Operator Category

Timeline for Entrepreneur Category Applications

*Below timeline is for reference purposes only and the actuak would be subject to the Immigration Service and relevant authorities at the time of application.

PEI PNP Express Entry Stream

Eligibilities

• Must have an Express Entry profile;
• Must be eligible for one of the three main federal economic class immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

If you are a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holder or a spousal open work permit holder:

• Your PGWP must have at least four months validity at the time you submit your EOI;
• Must have studied outside of PEI (or be a spouse to someone who studied outside PEI);
• Must have at least nine months of work experience under a PEI employer.

How it works:

If you are satisfied that you meet the minimum requirements, the first step to apply for the PEI PNP Express Entry is to create a profile in the Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest (EOI) system.

When creating a profile, you will be asked multiple questions for which you must provide the correct information. You are able to come back and change the information provided at any time.

Based on the information you provide in the EOI, you will be given a point score according to the selection system points grid. You can score a maximum of 100 points.

During regular draws, the province invites the highest-scoring candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. You will receive an email notification if you are invited.

You will be required to complete the application forms and your employer must also complete the employer forms. Submit your application within 60 days.

If successful, you will receive a provincial nomination. You must accept the nomination through your Express Entry account. You are likely going to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence in the next Express Entry draw.

PEI PNP Labour Impact Stream

The Labour Impact Category consists of three streams:

Skilled Worker Stream

This stream is for workers who have been identified or hired by a PEI employer. To apply to this stream, you must be either currently working in PEI or have a job offer from a PEI employer. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession and possess relevant experience and at least a post-secondary degree or diploma.

Critical Worker Stream

This stream is for workers who have already been hired by a PEI employer, and whose employer would like to sponsor them for permanent residence. Eligible applicants can work in a semi-skilled or unskilled profession.

International Graduate Stream

This stream is for recent graduates from recognized accredited Prince Edward Island universities and colleges. You must have already been hired by a PEI employer. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession in their field of study. 

Eligibilities

• Must be between 21 and 59 years old;
• Must have a full-time permanent or at least two-year job offer from a PEI employer in an eligible position;
• Must have enough money to settle in PEI;
• Must have the intention to reside in PEI;
• Must meet the language requirements of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 4.

PEI PNP Business Impact Stream

Buy or Sell a PEI Business

Eligibilities

• Must be between 21 and 59 years old;
• Must have a minimum net worth of CAD $600,000;
• Must have at least a secondary education;
• Must have transferable management skills or business ownership;
• Must meet the minimum language requirements of CLB 4;
• Must intend to reside and work in PEI;
• Must actively manage the proposed business from within PEI;
• Your business must meet additional requirements.

How it works:

• The first step is to make sure you are eligible for the Work Permit Stream.
• After that, you need to create a profile to register your interest in the PEI Expression of Interest (EOI) system.You will need to provide some information while completing your profile. Your profile will stay active for six months.
• You are allowed to make changes to your profile after you complete your profile, but before you’re invited to apply.
• If you’re successful, you will receive an invitation to apply on your email. The email will also include further instructions. You’ll have 60 days to submit your application.
• Complete the application package, submit all the required forms, gather supporting documentation and make the CAD $10,000 application fee.
• If your application is approved, the Office of Immigration will invite you for an in-person interview to talk about your business proposal and plan.
• You’ll then have to submit a signed Performance Agreement, after which you may receive a letter of support from PEI. You can use this letter to apply for a work permit with IRCC.
• Once you get your work permit, you’re required to move to PEI and report to the PEI Office of Immigration within 30 days of arriving.
• You’ll be assigned a Settlement Officer, who will help you with establishing and operating the business, and will be in touch with you regularly for progress reports.
• If you meet the conditions of the Performance Agreement and other requirements, you will get nominated by PEI. After that, you can apply for Canadian permanent residence with IRCC.

Work Permit Stream

Eligibilities

To be eligible for nomination through the Work Permit stream you 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; and
• 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.
• Meet the terms and conditions of the Performance Agreement signed with the Office of Immigration.

How it works:

• If you meet the criteria listed above, you must first read the Business Application Guide,  then you or your representative must create a profile in the Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest system. 
• To create a profile you will be asked to provide a valid email address, and identification information including your passport details.  
• Once your account has been verified, you will be able to proceed to complete your profile. Applicants can only have one active profile at any one time.
• Your profile will remain active for a period of six months. You must ensure information provided in your profile is accurate and verifiable. 
• If your situation changes prior to being invited to apply, you may update your profile.  If your situation changes after being invited to apply you must contact the Office with the new information; this may impact the ultimate decision on your file.
• You can find additional information on the EOI points grid in the Business Application Guide.

Human Capital Priorities stream

The Human Capital Category itself divides into two sub-streams. One is the Ontario Express Entry. Programs in this sub-stream are enhanced. This means that they are linked with the Express Entry system.

The following programs fall into the Human Capital Category: Ontario Express Entry sub-stream:

• Human Capital Priorities: This category includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

• Skilled Trades: For individuals with relevant Ontario work experience in an eligible trade occupation.

• French-Speaking Skilled Worker: This program operates, like Human Capital Priorities, through FSWP and CEC. Applicants for French-Speaking Skilled Worker must have strong skills in both French and English.

If you receive a nomination through Ontario Express Entry, you will be notified. It will then be up to you, the candidate, to accept or refuse the nomination. Accepting the nomination awards you with an extra 600 CRS points. This means that you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next all-program Express Entry draw.

Eligibilities

The following are the minimum requirements needed to be eligible through one of the streams under the Human Capital Category:

• Must have enough money to support yourself and your family.
• Must intend to live in Ontario
• Must meet the additional requirements for the stream you are applying for, set out below:

How it works:

• Once you know which stream you are eligible for, you must register for a ONe-key account on the OINP website.
• You will be required to create a profile and then begin your application through the portal, by clicking the file number besides the stream you wish to apply for. You will also need to upload the required documents.
• If you are applying for one of the Express Entry streams, you must maintain a valid profile until you are nominated.
• If your application is successful, you will be receiving a Nomination Approval Letter and an OINP Certificate of Nomination by email.
• For Express Entry Streams: You will then receive your nomination through your Express Entry profile. You will need to accept the nomination, after which you will receive an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This means you will receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry in the next draw.
• For Graduate Streams: You will then be required to apply for permanent residence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) within six months. Include your nomination approval letter and certificate with your application.

Masters and PhDs Stream

The following programs are not aligned with Express Entry. An applicant must create a profile and register an expression of interest (EOI):

• Masters Graduate Stream: For individuals who received Masters degrees from an Ontario University
• PhD Graduate Stream: For individuals who received Ph.D.’s from an Ontario University.

Employer Job Offer Stream

The following three programs exist under the Employer Job Offer Category:

• Foreign worker stream: for skilled workers;
• In-demand skills stream: for intermediate skilled workers in certain sectors, such as agriculture, construction, trucking and personal support workers.
• International students: for recent graduates of Ontario post-secondary institutions;

Eligibilities

• Must have a full-time, permanent job offer in an eligible occupation in Ontario;
• Must have work experience, licence or other authorization that is required to perform the job;
• Must intend to live in Ontario;
• Employer must meet additional requirements (business, revenue, employment).

How it works:

You are first required to create a profile on the OINP e-Filing Portal, and register your Expression of Interest (EOI).

Ontario regularly holds provincial draws to invite the highest-ranking candidates in the pool. If you are invited, you will receive a notification in the portal and you will have to submit your application within 14 calendar days. You can submit your application through your ONe-key account. 

Business Category

The Business Category is for those who wish to start a business or buy an existing business in Ontario. There is currently only one stream under the Business Category – Entrepreneur Stream.

Eligibilities

• Must have business experience of 24 months in the last 60 months
• Must have a net worth of CAD $800,000 if the business will be located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) OR CAD $400,000 if the business will be located outside the GTA
• Must make a minimum personal investment of CAD $600,000 if the business will be located in the GTA OR CAD $200,000 if the business will be located outside the GTA
• Must control at least one-third of the equity in the business.
• Must be actively involved in the management of the business
• The main purpose of investing must be to make profit
• Must create at least two permanent full-time jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents, if the business will be in GTA, OR one permanent full-time job if the business will be outside the GTA. If the business is in the information and communications sector, or digital communications sector, only one full-time job is required, regardless of location.
• Must meet additional requirements if you are purchasing an existing business.

How it works:

• You must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by contacting the OINP by email and request a copy of the registration form. You will be required to complete the form and send it back by email.
• You will then be placed in a pool and will be ranked against other candidates. Ontario regularly holds draws where the highest-ranked candidates are invited to submit an application to the Entrepreneur Stream, through the OINP e-Filing Portal.
• You will also need to hire a qualified vendor to review your personal net worth and legal accumulation of funds. 

Eligibility

To apply you must:

• receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system;
• submit your application within 30 calendar days of the date on which your letter of interest was issued;
• meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which you have qualified;
• demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia and to pay your immigration costs and travel expenses;
• have legal status in your current country of residence;
• meet eligibility criteria in place at the time you are issued a Letter of Interest; and
• have a valid Express Entry number and meet all IRCC criteria for the Express Entry pool.

How to apply

If you have received a Letter of Interest, complete the online application form and include all required information and attachments.

Labour Market Priorities for Physicians

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 Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) may apply.

Eligibility

To apply you must:

• have an approved opportunity from the NSHA or IWK as either a general practitioner and family physician (NOC 31102) or a specialist physician (NOC 31100 and NOC 31101);
• provide a copy of a signed Return for Service Agreement with the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness indicating commitment to live and work in Nova Scotia for a minimum period of two years;
• receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system;
• submit your application within 30 calendar days of the date on which your Letter of Interest was issued;
• meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which you have qualified;
• demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia and to pay your immigration costs and travel expenses; and
• have legal status in your current country of residence.

How to apply

• Complete the online application form and include all required information and attachments.

Physician

Eligibility

The Physician Stream is only open to general practitioners and family physicians (NOC 31102) and specialist physicians (NOC 31100 and NOC 31101) with signed approved opportunities with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre.

The approved opportunity must be on official NSHA or IWK letterhead and must:

• Be signed and dated by a person authorized to hire physicians at the NSHA or IWK
• Be signed and dated by the applicant who is accepting the opportunity
• Indicate eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NS
• Indicate that the applicant is eligible to apply for privileges and credentials with NSHA and the IWK

How to apply

  Gather all supporting documentation required for your application.

  Complete the online application form.

Entrepreneur

Eligibility

• be 21 years of age or older;
• want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business;
• have a net worth of at least $600,000 CAD;
• be able to invest at least $150,000 CAD of your own money to establish a business in Nova Scotia;
• have at least 3 years’ experience actively managing and owning a business (1/3 ownership minimum) OR more than 5 years’ experience in a senior business management role;
• have a score of at least 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French;
• complete an online Expression of Interest;
• receive an Invitation to Apply from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration

How to apply

  Complete the Expression of Interest.

  If you are invited to apply, complete the application form and include all required information and attachments.

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.

Eligibility

To apply you must:

• want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business;
• have at least one year’s continuous experience actively managing and owning your current Nova Scotia business (33.33% ownership minimum);
• have completed a degree or diploma after at least 2 academic years of full-time, in-person study at a university in Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Community College;
• have a valid post-graduation work permit;
• have a score of at least 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French;
• complete an online Expression of Interest;
• receive an Invitation to Apply from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.

How to apply

• Complete the Expression of Interest.
• If you are invited to apply, complete the application form and include all required information and attachments.

International Graduates in Demand

The International Graduates in Demand stream is for recent international graduates whose skills and education match specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) job categories. This stream is currently open to workers in 2 NOC job categories:

• NOC 33102: nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
• NOC 42202: early childhood educators and assistants

Eligibility

To apply you must:

• have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in a job category listed above that corresponds with your recent field of study;
• be 21 to 55 years old;
• have a high school diploma;
• have met requirements for completing a course of study within three years of your application. The program must have been at least 30 weeks in length. You must have completed at least 50% of the program in Nova Scotia.
  • If you are applying under NOC 33102, your program must grant a certificate, diploma, or degree.
  • If you are applying under NOC 42202, your program must grant a diploma or a degree.
• have certifications issued by NS regulatory bodies required for the job;
• prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 even if your first language is English or French;
• show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.

How to apply

Complete the online application form and include all required information and attachments.

Skilled Worker

Eligibility

• have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer;
• have 1 year of work experience related to the job. Workers in TEER category 4 or 5 of the National Occupational Classification must already have six months’ experience with the employer.);
• be 21 to 55 years old;
• have a high school diploma;
• have the appropriate training, skills and/or accreditation for the job;
• prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 if you are in a NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation. If your first language is English or French, that is enough proof. Workers in a NOC TEER category 4 or 5 occupation must have test results to prove they meet CLB 4 even if their first language is English or French;
• show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.

How to apply

Complete the online application form and include all required information and attachments.

Occupations in Demand

The Occupations in Demand stream targets specific TEER category 3, 4 or 5 occupations of the National Occupational Classification that are in high labour market demand in Nova Scotia. Labour, Skills and Immigration identifies occupations in demand based on labour market information and eligible occupations are subject to change.

Eligibility

To apply you must:

• have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in either
  • NOC 33102 (Nurse Aides)
  • NOC 65200 (Food and beverage servers)
  • NOC 65201 (Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations)
  • NOC 65310 (Light duty cleaners)
  • NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers)
  • NOC 73400 (Heavy equipment operators)
  • NOC 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers)
• have 1 year of work experience related to the job;
• be 21 to 55 years old;
• have a high school diploma;
• have the appropriate training, skills and/or accreditation for the job;
• prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 4 even if your first language is English or French;
• show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.
• prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 if you are in a NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation. If your first language is English or French, that is enough proof. Workers in a NOC TEER category 4 or 5 occupation must have test results to prove they meet CLB 4 even if their first language is English or French;
• show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.

How to apply

Complete the online application form and include all required information and attachments.

Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry 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 an occupation at TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification.

Eligibility

To apply you must:

• have at least 1 year of work experience in Nova Scotia;
• be 21 to 55 years old;
• have a Canadian high school credential or equivalent;
• prove language ability in English or French on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). You need CLB 7 for skilled work in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) category 0 and 1. You need CLB 5 for NOC category 2 and 3 positions;
• have a profile registered in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system

How to apply

Complete the online application form and include all required information and attachments.

Employer Driven Stream

1. Entry level/Semi-Skilled Occupations

Eligibility

The Employer Must:

• Have a job vacancy;
• Identify a potential nominee;
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• Be a registered business, industry association, or a local, municipal, First Nation or territorial government, with an office or establishment in the Northwest Territories and operational in the Northwest Territories for a minimum of one (1) year;
• Be registered with the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) and be in compliance with the Employment Standards Act (if applicable); and
• Provide proof of one (1) local and one (1) national recruitment efforts and submit a summary of results consistent with the Employer Driven Program Application Guidelines; OR obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
• Have worked in the position for a minimum of six (6) months prior to applying to the NTNP;

The Employer Contract Must:

• Be for a permanent full-time position (minimum 30 hours per week);
• Be in an occupation that falls into National Occupation Code (NOC) skill levels C or D;
• Not conflict with existing collective bargaining agreements;
• Comply with the Employment Standards Act (if applicable); and
• Provide a comparable industry rate of pay.

 The Nominee Applicant Must:

• Have the required certification or accreditation of the specific trade, occupation and NOC code Employment requirements;
• Have the required work experience for the specific occupation as advertised and/or per the NOC code Employment requirements;
• If applicable, meet territorial certification, licensing or registration requirements of the job (for non-regulated occupations, the employer is responsible for ensuring that the nominee meets occupational standards);
• Have proof of settlement funds
• Have applied to the job via one of the required local or national advertising platforms
• Meet the language requirement criteria; and
• Not be a refugee claimant.

2. Skilled Worker:

Eligibility

The Employer Must:

• Have a job vacancy;
• Identify a potential nominee;
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• Be a registered business, industry association, or a local, municipal, First Nation or territorial government, with an office or establishment in the Northwest Territories and operational in the Northwest Territories for a minimum of one (1) year;
• Be registered with the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) and be in compliance with the Employment Standards Act (if applicable); and
• Provide proof of one (1) local and one (1) national recruitment effort and submit a summary of results consistent with the Employer Driven NTNP Application Guidelines; OR obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

The Employer Contract Must:

• Be for a permanent full-time position (minimum 30 hours per week);
• Be in an occupation that falls into National Occupation Code (NOC) skill levels O, A, or B;
• Not conflict with existing collective bargaining agreements;
• Comply with the Employment Standards Act (if applicable); and
• Provide a comparable industry rate of pay.

The Nominee Applicant Must:

• Have one (1) year of full-time experience in the same or similar occupation they are being nominated for within the last 10 years;
• Have the required certification or accreditation of the specific trade, occupation and NOC code Employment requirements;
• Have the required work experience for the specific occupation as advertised and/or per the NOC code Employment requirements;
• If applicable, meet territorial certification, licensing or registration requirements of the job (for non-regulated occupations, the employer is responsible for ensuring that the nominee meets occupational standards);
• Have applied to the job via one of the required local or national advertising platforms (see Employer Driven Application Guidelines);
• Meet the language requirement criteria; and
• Not be a refugee claimant.

3. NWT Express Entry

The NWT Express Entry category is for Skilled Workers who have a profile in the Express Entry System, a federal program with expedited application times for skilled individuals who want to work and live in the NWT. 

To be eligible for NWT Express Entry, a foreign national must meet the following criteria:

• be accepted into Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry Pool;
• have a profile registered in the Express Entry system;
• have a Job Seeker Validation Code; and
• meet the criteria of the Skilled Worker stream.

Business Stream

The Business Stream is for people who want to start a business in the NWT, purchase an existing business based here, or invest in and operate an existing business based here.

Eligibility:

1. Applicants must commit to invest:
   • A minimum of $300,000 CDN equity* into starting or buying a business within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; or
   • A minimum of $150,000 CDN equity* into starting or buying a business outside of the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
2. You must demonstrate you own at least 33.3% of the business, unless your personal equity investment is at least $1,000,000 CDN, in which case you may own less.
3. You must also provide proof that you have a personal net worth of:
   • At least $500,000 CDN if starting or buying a business within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; or
   • At least $250,000 CDN if starting or buying a business outside the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

1. You must demonstrate that they have achieved a level of proficiency of 4 against the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 4) in English or the equivalent language level against the Niveaux de competence linquistique Canadiens (NCLC) in French upon application.
   • Please note that the Nominee Program will only accept test results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) if submitting results in English, and the Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) if submitting results in French. Test results must be no older than two (2) years at the time of application.

1. You must demonstrate reasonable knowledge and understanding of the Northwest Territories and its economy

1. You must demonstrate reasonable communication skills appropriate to conduct business in the Northwest Territories and to integrate into the local community;

1. You need to have the necessary experience and education to successfully implement the business plan;

1. You must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to start and operate a business and support themselves sand any dependents for the duration of the applicant’s Business Performance Agreement;

1. You can not have an active application with any other provincial or territorial nominee program; not have an active application with any other stream of the Nominee Program in the Northwest Territories; and not be a Refugee Claimant

1. And of course, you must be ready and willing to settle full-time right here in the NWT!

How to apply

The application and assessment process for the NTNP is as follows:

1.Self-assessment and initial investigations;

2.Further investigations and face-to-face interview(s); (Initial Registration and Pre-Interview Submissions on an online NTNP account)

Upon invitation to apply:

3.Formal application; (Formal Application Submission on an online NTNP account)

4.Application review;

If approved:

5.Approval and the Business Performance Agreement;

6.Developing the business (Arrival Report and Business Performance Agreement Interim Report Submissions on an online NTNP account); and

7.Nomination (Final Report Submission on an online NTNP account).

Francophone Stream

The Francophone Stream allows qualified foreign nationals, who speak both French and English and have a valid job offer from an NWT Employer, to apply to the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP). This stream is designed to increase the labour pool for bilingual workers within all National Occupational Classification skill levels (NOC skill level O, A, B, C & D). 

There are minimum language requirements to ensure the foreign national is able to communicate in both French and English. This requirement must be met at the time of application and proof of testing must be provided.

The Employer Must:

• Have a job vacancy;
• Provide the potential nominee with a full-time and permanent job offer;
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• Be a registered business, industry association, or a local, municipal, First Nation or territorial government, with an office or establishment in the Northwest Territories operational in the NWT for a minimum of one (1) year;
• Be registered with the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) and be in compliance with the Employment Standards Act, if applicable;

The Employment Contract Must:

• Be for a permanent full-time position (minimum 30 hours per week);
• Not conflict with existing collective bargaining agreements;
• Comply with the Employment Standards Act (if applicable); and
• Provide a comparable industry rate of pay.

The Nominee Applicant Must:

• Have a valid, full-time and permanent job offer in the NWT;
• Have one (1) year of full-time experience in the occupation they are being nominated for within the last 10 years OR six (6) months of full-time work experience in the NWT in the occupation they are being nominated for;
• Have the required certification or accreditation of the specific trade, occupation and NOC Employment requirements;
• Have the required work experience for the specific occupation as advertised and/or per the NOC Employment requirements;
• If applicable, meet territorial certification, licensing or registration requirements of the job (for non-regulated occupations, the employer is responsible for ensuring that the nominee meets occupational standards);
• Have proof of settlement funds (see Francophone Stream guidelines);
• Meet the language requirement criteria in both French (CLB 5) and English (CLB 4); and
• Not be a refugee claimant.

Express Entry Skilled Worker

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have an Express Entry profile;
• Must have a full-time job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer (TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3)
• Must have a valid work permit with at least 4 months remaining at time of application, or can apply for one;
• Must have a post-secondary degree or diploma;
• Must meet the minimum level of work experience based on your profession;
• Must be eligible for provincial licensure or certification if needed;
• Must show genuine intention to settle in the province;
• Must meet the minimum language requirements;
• Must score at least 67 out of 100 points on the PNP points assessment grid;
• Must have enough money to establish yourself and your family in the province;
• Your employer must meet certain requirements.

How to apply

• Online Applications– When you use the online application process, you will receive regular dashboard updates as your application moves through the assessment process.
• Applications in partially completed-not submitted status will be closed and no longer available after 90 days of the initiated date.

• After preparing a PNP application, please make note of the following:
• Ensure that your passports and work permits are valid and not expired
• Please note you may be required to participate in an interview with a NLPNP Program Officer
• If you lose or quit your job during the nomination process, contact your Immigration Officer immediately. Your nomination and Permanent Residency application may be cancelled.
• Any activity potentially constituting fraud will be investigated and may result in criminal proceedings.
• Review your application and document checklist before applying.

Skilled Worker

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

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Be 21 to 59 years old
• Must have a full-time job or job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer for at least two years
• Must have the required qualifications, training, skills and accreditation for the job;
• Must have a valid work permit with at least four months left;
• Must have the relevant experience for the job;
• Must have enough money to settle in the province;
• Must meet the minimum language requirements.

How to apply

• First, you must make sure that you are eligible for the program.
• The next step would be to complete an application on the province’s webpage.
• Once you submit your application, it will be assigned to an immigration officer, who will review your application and will make a recommendation to a delegated authority.
• The delegated authority will then review the officer’s assessment of the application and make a final decision.
• Within around 25 business days after submitting your application, you will be notified if your application is approved or denied.
• If your application is approved, you can then use your provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence directly with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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. 

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Be 21 to 59 years old
• Must have completed at least half of your studies in Canada, and graduated from an eligible college or university;
• Must have completed at least a two-year diploma or degree program (full-time);
• Must have a full-time job offer from an eligible employer in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Must hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit from IRCC;
• Must have the qualifications, training, skills and/or accreditation needed for the job;
• Must have enough money to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Must meet the minimum language requirements.

How to apply

• First, make sure that you are indeed eligible and that you meet the minimum requirements outlined above.
• Once you are satisfied that you are eligible, the next step is to gather the required documents, and complete your online application through this webpage.
• After around 25 business days, you will find out whether your application is approved or denied.
• If your application was approved, you will be able to use your provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence with Canada’s federal immigration department, IRCC.

International Entrepreneur

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be between 21 and 59 years old;
• Score at least CLB Band 5 (English or French)
• Must have CAD $600,000 in net business and personal assets;
• Must score at least 72 out of 120 in the Expression of Interest (EOI) assessment grid;
• Must be able to invest at least CAD $200,000 to establish a business with 33.3 per cent ownership (or CAD $1 million in equity investment);
• Must have at least two years of experience actively managing or owning a business in the last five years, or five years of experience in a senior business management role in the last ten years;
• Must have a business plan with the required documentation;
• Must have at least a high school diploma;
• Must intend to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
• Must show that the business will be for-profit;
• Must conduct an exploratory visit to the province before starting or purchasing a business;

You may need to meet additional criteria for if you are purchasing or starting a business. In addition, your business must need particular criteria.

Additional Criteria When Purchasing an Existing Business

• If the applicant is purchasing an existing Newfoundland and Labrador business, all of the following apply:
• The business must have been in continuous operation by the same owner for the previous five (5) years;
• All applicants purchasing or partnering in an existing business must complete an exploratory visit to meet the current owner(s) if the applicant is applying from outside of the province;
• Applicants must provide evidence that reasonable efforts were taken to establish a fair market value for the business;
• The business must be actively in operation and not in receivership; and
• Applicants must offer employment on similar terms and conditions to existing staff, including maintaining existing wages and employment terms.

How to apply

• The first step is to make sure that you are eligible for the International Entrepreneur Category. Once you are satisfied that you are, you must first complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) online.
• Submitting an EOI does not count as an application, and does not guarantee that you will become a permanent resident. It is a pre-application screening process.
• If you are successful, you will receive an Invitation to Apply from the province’s immigration office.
• At this point, you will have to choose a Net Worth Verifier, who will verify your net worth.
• You will then have to gather the required documents, including a Business Establishment Plan, and submit your application.
• You will also need to submit your Net Worth Verification Report.
• If your application was approved, you will be able to use your provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence with Canada’s federal immigration department, IRCC.

International Graduate Entrepreneur

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old;
• Must provide a business continuity plan with supporting financial documents;
• Must have graduated from Memorial University of College of the North Atlantic in the last two years, from a program that is at least two years long;
• Must have a valid post-graduate work permit;
• Must meet minimum language requirements in English or French (CLB 7);
• Must have at least one year of experience managing a business where they hold at least one third ownership in the province;
• Must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
• Must show that the business is for-profit.

You may need to meet additional criteria for if you are purchasing or starting a business. In addition, your business must need particular criteria.

How to apply

• First, make sure that you are eligible for the International Graduate Entrepreneur Category. The next step is to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI).
• Submitting an EOI is not the same as an application. It is a pre-application screening process and does not guarantee that you will become a permanent resident.
• If you are successful, you will receive an Invitation to Apply from the province’s immigration office.
• You will then have to gather the required documents and submit your application. This includes a Review Engagement and Special Purpose Report.
• These must be provided by a verifier that is licensed to provide this service. You may choose the verifier.
• A Review Engagement consists of a review of your business’s financial statements. The Special Purpose Report includes an opinion about the financial viability of the business, recommendations for the business to improve its viability, a determination of any issues or challenges regarding the financial statements, as well as a business review.
• If your application was approved, you will be able to use your provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence with Canada’s federal immigration department, IRCC.

New Brunswick Express Entry Stream Update

GNB (Government of New Brunswick) continues to process applications across all streams in a manner that best supports the goals of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. This can be based on application volumes, quality of individual applications, labour market information, economic forecasting and/or any other factors as determined by ONB. 

Candidates may experience a significant delay in processing times. 

If you receive an invitation to apply to the NB Express Entry stream  through INB, you may submit an application.

Please note, however, that the NB Express Entry stream currently remains paused for NB Employment Connections and NB Student Connections.

Eligibility

o To be eligible for nomination through the NB Express Entry Stream, you must:

• Meet the requirements of at least one of the Federal Express Entry Immigration programs:
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program.
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program; or
  • Canadian Experience Class
• Meet the requirements of the NB Express Entry Stream:  
  ExpressEntryGuide-E.pdf (welcomenb.ca)
• Create a Federal Express Entry Profile and be placed in the pool of candidates. You can create a profile at any time through IRCC.

** Please note you cannot have an application to the NB Express Entry Stream without a valid Federal Express Entry Profile.

To be eligible to apply to the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream, you must meet one of the three connections below:

1. NB Employment Connection
2. NB Student Connection
3. NB Occupations in Demand Connection
    

How to Apply

• Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the province through the INB Portal. If you receive an ITA, you have 45 days to submit a complete application. If your application is approved, you will be nominated by the province. You will have 30 days to accept the nomination in your Federal Express Entry account.
• Submitting an application and meeting the eligibility requirements for the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream does NOT guarantee a nomination.
• Important: GNB reserves the right to change criteria and/or pause streams.
• Check the NB immigration website regularly to stay up to date with all changes.

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream

The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream is designed for Foreign Nationals who possess the skills, education and work experience needed to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy. Candidates must meet the program’s minimum eligibility requirements, have a genuine offer of employment from a New Brunswick Employer and have the full intent to live and work in the province on a permanent basis.

Eligibility

• you score 60 points (out of 100) on the selection factors for the New Brunswick skilled worker stream
• you are age 19-55
• you have an eligible employer, willing to support the nomination and can demonstrate genuine labour shortages
• you have received a permanent full-time job offer in one of the following NOC skill levels:
• NOC TEER 0, 1 or 2 (high skilled)
• NOC TEER 3 (semi-skilled)
• NOC TEER 4 or 5 (low-skilled) (PGWP holders are not eligible under NOC TEER 4 or 5)
• no work experience is required for international grads; everyone else needs at least one year of qualifying work experience in the past 5 years in a related NOC
• you have language skills sufficient for the position; minimum CLB 4
• you have a min high school diploma (Canadian equivalent)
• you have demonstrated an attachment to New Brunswick (work, study, family, visits, etc)

Application processing priority is being given to the following categories of applications in our inventory:

• Francophone applicants
• NB graduates
• NOC 2147, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2175, 2281, 2282, 2283
• NOC 3012, 3233, 3413, 4412

 Strategic Initiative Stream

Eligibility

• you have an NCLC score of at least 5 in all four French language skills
• you scored at least 65 points on the selection grid
• you are between 19-55 years of age
• you have a minimum Canadian high school diploma or equivalent
• you have an eligible connection to NB through:
• an exploratory visit meeting specific criteria
• a qualifying job offer (can be NOC TEER 0 – 5), or
• a direct invitation from the province of NB
• you have settlement funds to support yourself and your family
• you submit a viable settlement plan

Atlantic Immigration Program

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from a recognized post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada who want to work and live In New Brunswick. The program helps New Brunswick employers hire qualified candidates for jobs they haven’t been able to fill locally.

Eligibility

• Employers facing shortages must first become “designated” to have their positions “endorsed” by the Province.
• Being designated means you can hire candidates under the Atlantic Immigration Program. The province is responsible for approving employers for designation.
• Once the employer is designated, they may apply to the province to endorse a position for a foreign worker.
• Once the employer position(s) are endorsed, the foreign worker(s) identified by the employer, can apply directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canadafor permanent residency under the Atlantic Immigration Program. The foreign worker may also receive a temporary work permit while waiting for permanent residency.

 Business Immigration Stream

Eligibility

• you have a min personal net worth of CAD $500,000
• you will make a min investment in the business of CAD $150,000
• for 3 of the past 5 years, you have either business ownership experience or full-time senior management experience in a for-profit entity
• you have completed a min Canadian high school diploma or equivalent
• you scored a min CLB 5 on a valid language test
• you are between 21-59 years of age
• you score a min of 65 on the selection criteria

Business criteria:

• applicant must own at least 1/3 of the business and provide active, daily management
• business can be a new entity or the purchase of an existing entity
• if purchasing an existing business, it must be owned by same principals for past 3 years, and achieved a net profit for at least 2 out of 3 previous years
• must create at least 1 full time job for Canadians not related to you
• business must operate for at least 12 consecutive months for applicant to receive a nomination
• a list of ineligible businesses is published by the NB PNP

Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream

The Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) pathway 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

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a temporary foreign worker or an international student graduate;
• Must have a valid Work Permit or Post-Graduation Work Permit;
• Must have a permanent, full-time job offer from their current Manitoba employer;
• Must have worked for their current employer for at least six continuous months;
• Must have all qualifications needed for the position, including training/education and any required licence or certification;
• Must demonstrate English or French proficiency to fulfil the duties of their job description;
• Must have a connection to Manitoba through employment that is stronger than ties they may have to another province in Canada;
• Must have the intention and ability to live, work and establish their work and family life in Manitoba as a permanent resident and demonstrate this in a Settlement Plan;
• Must have enough money (CAD $10,000 for the main applicant and CAD $2,000 for each dependent in the application);
• Your employer must have a registered commercial business that has been operating for at least three years;
• Your working conditions must be consistent with Canadians or permanent residents.

How to apply:

• Create an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile.
• The highest-scoring qualified candidates with a connection to Manitoba will be issued a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA), which enables them to submit an MPNP application.
• Applications are thoroughly assessed by an MPNP officer.
• Successful applicants are nominated by the MPNP.
• Within 180 days from the date of nomination, make a separate application to the Government of Canada for permanent resident visas for you and your family.

Skilled Workers Overseas

The Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) pathway 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.

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a score of at least 60 out of 100 on the points assessment grid;
• Must have a connection to Manitoba through the support of friends or family living in the province, previous work experience or education in the province, or be invited to apply by the MPNP. There are additional requirements depending on the type of connection you have;
• Must have at least six months of experience in an In-Demand occupation;
• Must submit a complete Career Plan;
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have at least CLB 4 in English (or NCLC 4 in French).

How to apply:

• You must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). This means you have to complete a series of questions online. Based on the answers you give; you’ll receive a score.
• The highest scoring candidates may then be invited to submit an MPNP application.
• If successful, you will receive a provincial nomination from Manitoba. You can then use this nomination to make another application directly to the Canadian federal government for permanent residency visas for you and your family. If you are an Express Entry candidate, you can do this through the Express Entry system

Career Employment Pathway

The Career Employment Pathway provides faster nomination pathways for post-secondary students who graduate and find long-term employment in Manitoba in an in-demand occupation consistent with their training. If you meet these conditions, you will be eligible to apply to the MPNP immediately after graduating and obtaining the job offer.

Eligibility

Graduate Internship Pathway

Eligibility

How to apply:

This process applies to the pathways under the Skilled Workers Stream and the International Education Stream, except for the International Student Entrepreneur Pilot. The pathways under the Business Investor Stream have a different, separate process that do not use the MPNP Online portal.

• Create an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile.
• The highest-scoring qualified candidates with a connection to Manitoba will be issued a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA), which enables them to submit an MPNP application.
• Applications are thoroughly assessed by an MPNP officer.
• Successful applicants are nominated by the MPNP.
• Within 180 days from the date of nomination, make a separate application to the Government of Canada for permanent resident visas for you and your family.

International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

The International Student Entrepreneur Pilot (ISEP) 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.

Interested candidates should email MPNP-BusinessStream@gov.mb.ca to register for an information session. Attending an information session is required before you submit any forms to the MPNP.

Eligibility

How to apply:

Step 1: Self-assessment

• Conduct an objective self-assessment and determine if you meet the minimum criteria of the International Student Entrepreneur Pilot.
• Complete an Interest Guideline Form.

Step 2: Explore Manitoba and research your Business Concept

• Explore Manitoba’s business environment and research your proposed business.
• Attend a mandatory ISEP information session at the MPNP. To register for an information session, please send an email to MPNP-BusinessStream@gov.mb.ca.
• Complete a Business Concept Form.

Step 3: Submit your Self-assessment and Business Concept forms to the MPNP

• Once you have completed your research of Manitoba’s business environment and attended a mandatory ISEP information session, you can submit your forms by email to MPNP-BusinessStream@gov.mb.ca. The following forms are required:
  • Your Business Concept Form;
  • Your Interest Guideline Form; and
  • Code of Conduct for Immigration Representatives, if applicable.
• A response will be emailed to you. If you do not meet the minimum ISEP criteria requirements, your business concept will not be reviewed. Please note that submitting an Interest Guideline and Business Concept form is not an application to the MPNP.

Step 4: Submit your full application to the MPNP

• If you have received a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) to the ISEP, you must submit your completed application to the MPNP within the time period outlined in the LAA. The LAA will include detailed instructions for your application submission.
• Please note that the MPNP reserves the right to request verification of your net worth and financial information by a Manitoba designated third-party service provider. Your LAA will indicate if the MPNP requires you to submit your net worth and financial information for verification.
• Electronic submission (email) of all provincial and federal forms is required. Paper copies of these forms will not be accepted.
• Paper copies (hard copies) of supporting documents can be submitted by mail or in person.
• All documents listed in the Instructions and Document Checklist and your net worth verification report (if required) must be submitted, and your application fee of $2,500 must be paid at the time of submitting your application to the MPNP.

Step 5: Application assessment

• Your complete application will be assessed by the MPNP. The assessment process will include an in-person interview with the MPNP.
• If your application meets all of the requirements of the MPNP, the Program will email you an approval letter.
• You must sign an ISEP-Business Performance Agreement (BPA) prior to the MPNP approving your application in principle so you can pursue your business plan.

Step 6: Operate your business in Manitoba

• Implement your business plan and operate your business in Manitoba. MPNP Officers can assist you with information and feedback.

Step 7: Receive your MPNP nomination

Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway

Eligibility

How to apply:

These steps briefly show the process for applying to the Entrepreneur Pathway.

Progress report

You are required to submit the following Progress Reports to the MPNP:

• First Progress Report: within six (6) months of the Date of Arrival; and
• Final Progress Report: no later than 20 months after the Date of Arrival

Note: Please be advised that you should have been operating your business for no less than six (6) months immediately prior to submitting the Final Progress Report to the MPNP.

Farm Investor Pathway

Eligibility

How to apply:

Skills Immigration

BC PNP Skills Immigration is divided into the following categories:

Skilled Worker Category 

This category is for individuals who have received an eligible job offer in a skilled occupation. Workers are expected to have several years of experience in their skilled occupation.

Healthcare Professional Category 

Under this category individuals with experience and eligible job offers, as physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses or allied health professionals may apply. An eligible job offer must be acquired for one of 11 qualifying health occupations.

International Graduate Category 

This category is for individuals who have graduated from an eligible Canadian university or college in the last three years. A job offer must be obtained from a BC employer to be eligible under this sub-category.

International Post-Graduate Category

 This category is for graduates with Masters or Doctoral degrees from an eligible educational institution in British Columbia in the natural, applied, or health sciences programs of study. No job offer is required to apply under this sub-category.

Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Category 

Workers in certain entry-level or semi-skilled positions in tourism/hospitality, food processing, or long-haul trucking, or those in entry-level or semi-skilled positions living and working in the Northeast Development Region of British Columbia, may be eligible for immigration through this program.

Minimum Requirements:

• have accepted a full-time, indeterminate job offer (the job offer must not be temporary or have a defined end date) from a B.C. employer. The job must be in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) 
• be qualified to perform the duties of the job
• have a minimum of two years of full-time (or full-time equivalent) work experience in any skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)
• show you can support yourself and your dependants
• have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
• for NOC TEER 2 or 3 occupations, meet minimum language requirements
• have a wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation

How it works:

You must first register with the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) so that B.C. can review your job, education, location in B.C., language ability and wage against the provincial labour market needs. You can register by completing all the sections of the registration with BCPNP Online. 

Note: Candidates for the International Post-Graduate Category and the Healthcare Professional Category do not need to register with the SIRS and can apply directly through BCPNP Online.

You will then get a registration score based on multiple factors and are entered into a selection pool for the chosen category. Those who meet specific criteria and who have a score above a certain threshold are invited to apply for a provincial nomination in a provincial draw.

After that, candidates will have 30 days to apply through BCPNP Online.

If you receive a provincial nomination, you can then apply for permanent residence with the Canadian federal government.

Express Entry British Columbia

Express Entry BC aligns with the federal government’s Express Entry immigration selection system, allowing eligible applicants to receive priority processing of both their BC PNP application and if nominated, their permanent residence application.

The following Skills Immigration categories may be processed through Express Entry British Columbia:

• Skilled Worker Category
• Health Care Professional Category
• International Graduate Category
• International Post-Graduate Category

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a valid profile with the federal Express Entry system;
• Must have a Job Seeker Validation Code from the Express Entry system;
• Must have accepted a full-time job offer (except for the International Post-Graduate Category)
• Must have a wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates (except for the International Post-Graduate Category);
• Must be able to support yourself and your family (except for the International Post-Graduate Category);
• Must meet minimum language requirements (except for the International Post-Graduate Category);
• Must meet additional requirements specific to your category;
• Employer must also be eligible (except for the International Post-Graduate Category).

How it works:

Before you begin, you must already have a valid Express Entry profile with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

You must then register with the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) so that B.C. can review your job, education, location in B.C., language ability and wage against the provincial labour market needs. You can register by completing all the sections of the registration with BCPNP Online. Note: Candidates for the International Post-Graduate Category and the Healthcare Professional Category do not need to register with the SIRS and can apply directly through BCPNP Online.

You will then get a registration score based on multiple factors and are entered into a selection pool for the chosen category. Those who meet specific criteria and who have a score above a certain threshold are invited to apply for a provincial nomination in a provincial draw.

After that, candidates will have 30 days to apply through BCPNP Online.

If you are selected, you will receive a provincial nomination through the Express Entry system. You are required to accept the nomination through the Express Entry system.

Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS)

Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) is a points-based system gives candidates a registration score that determines whether they may be invited to apply. The score is based on a number of factors — such as level of education, years of direct work experience and a B.C. employment offer — that reflect an individual’s ability to succeed in the labour market and contribute to the provincial economy.

How does the SIRS work?

To apply for most BC PNP immigration categories, potential candidates must first register for free to the SIRS by completing all sections of the online registration. An offer of indeterminate, full-time employment* from a B.C. employer is necessary before registering to the SIRS. 

Candidates may proceed with the registration if they and their employer meet the program requirements and the employer is prepared to support the application process. Once registration is complete, a candidate is assigned a registration score based on an assessment of the offer of employment, location in B.C., education, language ability and wage.

By registering to the SIRS, candidates are making an expression of interest to apply to the BC PNP for a provincial nomination; they are not yet applying for permanent residence. 

A candidate’s registration score determines whether or not a candidate will be issued an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination. Periodically, the BC PNP conducts draws to invite the highest-scoring registrants under each category to apply for a provincial nomination.

Please note the following BC PNP categories do not require candidates to register to the SIRS. Individuals interested in applying to these categories may apply directly via BC PNP Online. 

• Skills Immigration – Health Care Professional
• Skills Immigration – International Post-Graduate
• Express Entry BC – Health Care Professional
• Express Entry BC – International Post-Graduate

A registration into the SIRS is not an application to the BC PNP or a guarantee that a candidate will be invited to apply.

If a candidate is invited to submit an application to the BC PNP, he or she will then be asked to pay a fee as part of the online application process.

The BC PNP reserves the right to make changes to the SIRS without prior notice, including changes to the scoring grids, the length of time a registration can remain in the selection pool, and the number and frequency of invitations to apply issued.

A candidate’s registration will be assessed according to the scoring factors applicable at the time of submission.

*Candidates considered under the BC PNP Tech Pilot are exempt from the “indeterminate job offer” requirement.

Registration Scoring Factors

The factors outlined below determine the number of points allocated to a candidate who has registered under SIRS. If and when a candidate is invited to apply, all the information provided in the registration will be verified against the information provided in the application.

Human Capital Factors

1.      Directly related work experience

2) Highest level of education

3) Language

You may be eligible for additional points if you meet all of the following criteria:

• you have completed both a valid English and French language proficiency test within the past two years
• you scored CLB 4 or higher in each of the four competencies on both tests
• you provide a copy of your valid English and French language proficiency tests at application

Economic Factors

Hourly wage of the B.C. job offer

Area of employment within B.C. 

Invitations to Apply

Candidates who have entered the selection pool will be ranked alongside other registrants in the chosen category. Periodically, the BC PNP will invite candidates from the selection pool for each category to apply. The number and frequency of Invitations to Apply is based on annual nomination allocations and processing capacity.

Candidates who are invited to apply will have up to 30 calendar days from the date of invitation to submit a complete application via the BC PNP online system. Candidates who are invited to apply but do not submit a complete application within 30 days will have their registration removed from the selection pool and invitation cancelled.

An invitation to apply does not guarantee that an application will be approved for nomination.

The BC PNP may refuse an application if:

• the information in the registration is different from the information submitted in the application;
• the candidate is not eligible to receive the points assigned to him or her at the time of registration; or
• the application does not meet applicable category requirements in effect at the time the application was made.

Candidates who have not been invited to apply within 12 months of registration will be automatically removed from the selection pool. A new registration may be made at this point.

Application and Nomination Decision

Candidates who are invited to apply will have up to 30 calendar days from the date of invitation to submit a complete application via the BC PNP online system. If the application is approved, candidates then have six months from the date of confirmation of the provincial nomination to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent resident status.

Candidates who have obtained a provincial nomination from the BC PNP may be eligible to receive a work permit support letter so that they can apply to IRCC to obtain or renew a work permit to start or continue working in B.C. for their employer while awaiting the decision on their permanent residence application.

The BC PNP may only accept requests for work permit support letters to provincial nominees if ALL of the following conditions are met:

• The candidate has been nominated by the BC PNP;
• The candidate has submitted an application for permanent residence to IRCC within the six-month period after he or she was nominated;
• The candidate continues to meet the conditions of nomination; and
• The candidate’s current work permit expires within 120 days.

The BC PNP cannot apply for a work permit on behalf of a candidate. The candidate must apply to IRCC for his or her own work permit and include the BC PNP work permit support letter with the work permit application.

Entrepreneur Immigration.

BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) is a way for international entrepreneurs wishing to immigrate to British Columbia (B.C.) to set up businesses that support innovation and economic growth in the province.

Entrepreneur Immigration is a “temporary to permanent” immigration pathway. That means that if you are approved, you will initially come to B.C. as a temporary resident, and then apply to stay permanently once you have successfully started a business.

Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category 

This category is for senior managers or business owners who intend to invest funds into a proposed business in British Columbia.

Eligibility

Personal requirements

• personal net worth of at least CAD$600,000
• business and/or management experience; if no business experience, must have the equivalent of a 2-year post-secondary diploma
• basic English or French language skill equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher
• have been lawfully admitted in the country where you currently live
• have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada

Business, job and investment requirements

• establish an eligible new business or buy and improve an existing business
• make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD$200,000 in the business
• create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Process

1. Prepare a business proposal
2. Register your proposal with the BC PNP
3. Get a work permit
4. Build your business
5. BC PNP nomination
6. Permanent Residence 

Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot 

This new pilot is for international entrepreneurs looking to establish a new business in a small community in British Columbia.

The EI Regional Pilot was introduced in March 2019 and has been extended to March 31, 2024.

Eligibility

• establish an eligible new business aligned with the priorities of the referring community
• show business and/or management experience
• have a personal net worth of at least CAD$300,000
• make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD$100,000 in the business
• create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• demonstrate a minimum language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
• have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
• have been lawfully admitted in the country where you currently live

If you meet the criteria and have the experience that the community is seeking, you can connect directly with the designated community contact identified in the community’s profile page to learn more.
 
You can view the full list of participating communities below and on the community profiles pages.

Strategic Projects Category 

Through this category, foreign-controlled companies can set up an operation in British Columbia. Up to five key foreign managerial, professional or technical staff members can be nominated for permanent residence in the province.

Eligibility

The foreign corporation must:

• make a minimum equity investment of at least $500,000 directed toward the corporation’s operations in B.C.
• establish new or purchase and expand an eligible business in B.C.
• create at least three new full-time equivalent jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents for each foreign key staff member proposed (to a maximum of five key staff)

What is the application process?

Step 1: Make an exploratory visit to B.C.

We encourage senior executives representing the company to visit B.C. to explore and learn more about opportunities and the local business environment.

Step 2: Discuss your proposal

Before applying to the Strategic Projects stream, the company must first contact the BC PNP to discuss the business proposal. 

Step 3: Register

The company must register expressing the company’s interest to apply. As part of the registration, the company will be asked to provide the following:

• company details
• proposed investment in B.C.
• ​proposed key staff qualifications

Please contact the BC PNP for further details on submitting a Strategic Projects registration.
There is a registration processing fee of $300.

Step 4: Invitation to apply

BC PNP will review the registration and determine if the foreign corporation is eligible to apply.

If invited to apply, the company must submit a full application within 90 days. The invitation to apply will expire after 90 days; the corporation may choose to submit a new registration. 

Step 5: Applying to the BC PNP

The company must submit all the required forms as a single complete application package including key staff forms and other supporting documentation. The application processing fee is $3,500 for the company and an additional $1,000 for each key staff proposed.

BC PNP will review the application for completeness, ask the foreign corporation clarifying questions and request additional documentation. As part of the application assessment process, each key staff member may be invited to attend an in-person interview at the BC PNP offices in Vancouver.

A decision will be made regarding the application and communicated to the company.

Step 6: Signing Performance Agreements

If the application is approved, the company’s designated signing authority signs a corporate Performance Agreement with the Province of B.C. Each approved key staff member will also be required to sign a Performance Agreement. 

Step 7: Work Permit & Arrival Report

BC PNP  will issue a work permit support letter to each approved key staff member so they can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a work permit. This work permit support letter is valid for 90 days.

After signing their Performance Agreement, each key staff must arrive in B.C. with their valid work permit within 180 days (6 months) from the date of issuance of their work permit support letter.

Within 60 days (2 months) of arriving in B.C., each key staff must submit a completed arrival report form to the BC PNP.

Step 8: Business Establishment & Nomination

After fulfilling its obligations under the executed Performance Agreement, the foreign corporation must submit a final report to the BC PNP to demonstrate how the company has met the terms and conditions of the Performance Agreement. BC PNP  will review the report, and may conduct site visits or interviews to verify information.

If the company has met the terms and conditions of the Performance Agreement, each key staff member who has satisfied the terms and conditions of his/her Performance Agreement will be nominated for permanent residence.

Step 9: Apply for Permanent Residence

Each key staff must submit their application for permanent residence to IRCC within 180 days from the date of nomination.