301 points

[Jonty711]

PNP is provincial nomination, this is easier to get than LMIA, I tried to get LMIA with employer, they couldn't do that but they said they would do PNP. The only issue with PNP is that it takes much longer (also costs $2000). There are 2 stages #1 employer approval (this is the stage im at) and once employer is approved then the next stage is applicant appoval. The process takes about 6 months (3 month for employer plus 3 months for applicant) vs 2-3 weeks for LMIA application.

Without the PNP im at 535 points (so would be a 1135 with PNP), my problem is that my permit is about to expire and im going to have to leave canada before getting an ITA. I would love to be able to get ITA without needing to wait for the PNP and the $2000 however I dont see the points coming down below 600 soon. The longer the gap between draws the higher the points will be and so with no draw this week i am not encouraged.

I feel your pain, I'm in the same boat on 509 points.

 

[alvirahuda]

PNP is provincial nomination, this is easier to get than LMIA, I tried to get LMIA with employer, they couldn't do that but they said they would do PNP. The only issue with PNP is that it takes much longer (also costs $2000). There are 2 stages #1 employer approval (this is the stage im at) and once employer is approved then the next stage is applicant appoval. The process takes about 6 months (3 month for employer plus 3 months for applicant) vs 2-3 weeks for LMIA application.

Without the PNP im at 535 points (so would be a 1135 with PNP), my problem is that my permit is about to expire and im going to have to leave canada before getting an ITA. I would love to be able to get ITA without needing to wait for the PNP and the $2000 however I dont see the points coming down below 600 soon. The longer the gap between draws the higher the points will be and so with no draw this week i am not encouraged.

Can i process or apply for my PNP myself? pls guide

 

[HAILMANU]

Can i process or apply for my PNP myself? pls guide

No you'd need to get a job offer. There's 2 stages

#1 employer prescreening and approval - take abouts 3 months
#2 applicant approval - takes another 3 months

The advantage over this versus an LMIA is that its an easier process for the employer and there's no fee for them, I believe the LMIA costs employer several thousand the criteria for success is more stringent)