If you wish to move to Canada as skilled worker and apply for Canada PR Visa from India, you must apply under the Express Entry System. Skilled worker immigration applications are managed by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada under this system.
The candidates in the Express Entry pool with the highest score are offered Invitations to Apply for Canada PR Visa through one of the following programs:
· Federal Skilled Worker Program
· Canada Experience Class
· Express Entry linked PNP Categories
The first 2 programs are directly managed by IRCC. We will here focus on Provincial Nominee Program immigration streams linked with the Express Entry System.
Express Entry linked PNP Categories
Excluding Quebec and Nunavut, all PNPs have a minimum of one immigration pathway linked with the Express Entry System:
Ontario
Human Capital Priorities
Candidates in the Express Entry Pool who are qualified for either CEC or FSWP can get an invitation under the Ontario HCP stream. Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program conducts selection draws and invites eligible candidates to apply for OINP nomination. The draws can focus on specific candidates having experience in precise in-demand occupations like Tech.
Skilled Trades Stream
Skilled Trades Stream Express Entry of OINP is an option for skilled trades workers having experience in any qualified trade occupation. Applicants require a minimum of 12 months of paid, full-time work experience in an occupation included in any of the following NOC- National Occupational Classification Codes:
· Minor Group 633
· Major Group 82, 73 or72
Skilled Worker French-Speaking
CEC and FSWP candidates with good English and French proficiency can qualify for an invitation through the OINP Skilled Worker French-Speaking stream.
Alberta
AAIP Express Entry Stream
The Express Entry Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program is for candidates in the Express Entry pool who are currently employed in a qualified occupation. A minimum score of 300 in CRS is required to qualify.
AAIP Accelerated Tech Pathway
Accelerated Tech Pathway under AAIP is for candidates in the Express Entry pool who are currently employed in the tech sector in Alberta. Alternatively, they can possess a job offer in any of the 38 qualified tech occupations.
British Columbia
BC PNP Skilled Worker
The Skilled Worker Stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program is for candidates having a qualified offer of a job in a skilled occupation. They must possess many years of experience in their skilled occupation.
BC PNP Healthcare Professional
Express Entry pool candidates can file an application for the BC PNP Healthcare Professional stream if they have qualified job offers and work experience as Nurses, Physicians, Psychiatric Nurses, or similar health professions.
BC PNP Overseas Graduate
The Overseas Graduate stream under BCPNP is for overseas students who have graduated from a qualified College or University in Canada in the past 3 years. A job offer is needed from an employer in BC for candidates in Express Entry to qualify for this stream.
BC PNP Overseas Post-Graduate
The Overseas Post-Graduate stream under BCPNP is for overseas students who have obtained a Doctoral or Master’s Degree from a qualified College or University in BC. This must be in the Health, Applied, or Natural Sciences study programs and a job offer is not needed.
Manitoba
MPNP Express Entry pathway
Express Entry stream of Manitoba PNP is for candidates who fulfill the eligibility requirements and possess work experience in an occupation in demand in Manitoba.
Saskatchewan
SINP Express Entry
Express Entry stream of Saskatchewan is for candidates who possess work experience in an occupation in demand in the province.
SINP Tech Talent Pathway
Tech Talent Pathway of Saskatchewan is for candidates in Express Entry with offers of jobs in a qualified tech occupation in Saskatchewan.
Nova Scotia
NSNP Express Entry Experience
Candidates in Express Entry can qualify for the Express Entry Experience stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program if they possess a minimum of 12 months of paid, full-time work experience in Nova Scotia. It is in the past 3 years and a High School Diploma or higher education is needed.
NSNP Overseas Graduates in Demand
Overseas Graduates in Demand stream of Nova Scotia is for candidates in Express Entry who have job offers as:
· NOC 33102 – Nurses’ Aides, Patient Service Associates, Orderlies
· NOC 42202 – Early Childhood Assistants and Educators
Qualified candidates must have completed a study course of a minimum of 30 weeks duration in the last 3 years and 50% of it must be in Nova Scotia.
NSNP Labor Market Priorities
To qualify for the Labor Market Priorities category under NSNP, you have to fulfill specific criteria in the NSNP draw.
NSNP Physicians’ Labor Market Priorities
Candidates in Express Entry seeking to apply under the Physicians’ Labor Market Priorities stream of NSNP must possess an offer of a job from an IWK Health Centre or Nova Scotia Health Authority in any of the following NOCs:
· NOC 31102 – Family Physician / General Practitioner
· NOC 31100 – Specialist Physician
Prince Edward Island
PEI Express Entry
Candidates in Express Entry who are qualified for FSTP, CEC, or FSWP can apply under the PEI Express Entry stream. They must also possess an authentic profile in the Expression of Interest system in PEI.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Express Entry
The Express Entry stream of New Brunswick has been temporarily paused until further notice.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Express Entry Skilled Worker
The Express Entry Skilled Worker stream of Newfoundland and Labrador is for skilled workers in the Express Entry system having an offer of a job in the province.
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Express Entry
The Express Entry stream of Northwest Territories is for candidates in the Express Entry system having an offer of a job in the territory. They must also have submitted an EOI for immigration to the territory.
Yukon
Yukon Express Entry
The Express Entry stream of Yukon is for candidates in the Express Entry system having an offer of a job in the territory.
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