Provincial Nomination ! Help Required

[girishjs111]

Hi,

What all provinces have their own separate Provincial Nomination Program? I am aware of Ontario. But do other provinces have such a programme?
If yes, how quickly does the pipeline move in such programmes in terms of giving an individual a Provincial Nomination?? Also, are there any advantages / disadvantages attached to such programmes?I am aware of one of the advantage that it gives us 600 points that helps our case in getting an Express Entry convert. But if there are other advantages/ disadvantages, kindly highlight

I know there would be no definite answer, but just a rough estimate

 

[Stanlee]

Hi,

What all provinces have their own separate Provincial Nomination Program? I am aware of Ontario. But do other provinces have such a programme?
If yes, how quickly does the pipeline move in such programmes in terms of giving an individual a Provincial Nomination?? Also, are there any advantages / disadvantages attached to such programmes?I am aware of one of the advantage that it gives us 600 points that helps our case in getting an Express Entry convert. But if there are other advantages/ disadvantages, kindly highlight

I know there would be no definite answer, but just a rough estimate

You will have to check the individual province website for the PNPs. Check this link, it has the links for each PNP http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-who.asp.

 

[JoacRy]

Right now roughly 6 months with the volume of applications to be processed.

 

[girishjs111]

And is there any correlation between how much one scores and how quickly it gets processed? has it been observed historically that people with higher scores ( >450ish in EE ) getting a response sooner ??

 

[JoacRy]

No correlation to report.

For PNP, there is a simple rule; 'First come, First serve'.

 

[girishjs111]

Okay.

Any disadvantages while applying for a PNP??

 

[JoacRy]

Okay.

Any disadvantages while applying for a PNP??

None at all. The only thing is that he cost $1,500 CAD.

Also if the scores come down and you get OTA you will not get PNP processing fee refunded.

 

[girishjs111]

Okay. Thanks

Just a last question. Once one gets a Provincial Nomination, is it mandatory to stay in that Province only? Which provinces have this condition?

What if one decides to move to another province??

 

[JoacRy]

Okay. Thanks

Just a last question. Once one gets a Provincial Nomination, is it mandatory to stay in that Province only? Which provinces have this condition?

What if one decides to move to another province??

This is not 100% clear. During the process it used to be that you had to write a 'Letter of Intention' to demonstrate intent to live and work in the Province.

Now from what I have heard Provinces ask for a 'Settlement Plan' to demonstrate what actual steps the Applicant will take to live in the Province.

Do you research thoroughly to see how living in a particular province will benefit you.

 

[Stanlee]

Okay. Thanks

Just a last question. Once one gets a Provincial Nomination, is it mandatory to stay in that Province only? Which provinces have this condition?

What if one decides to move to another province??

Canadian Charter or the Constitution Act, 1982, provides permanent residents and Canadian citizens with the right to live and work in any province in Canada. Having said that, when a province takes the pain to nominate you (based on the requirement in that province), it is more of a moral obligation than a legal one to stay and work in the province. On the other hand, if you can prove that after repeated attempts you failed to land a job in that province, then you can move to a province of your choice.

 

[girishjs111]

Can one apply for multiple PNPs???

 

[Nightrocker]

Can one apply for multiple PNPs???

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Sure. It's like applying and interviewing for multiple jobs, but finally picking the one you like.

Good luck.

 

[bellaluna]

None at all. The only thing is that he cost $1,500 CAD.

Also if the scores come down and you get OTA you will not get PNP processing fee refunded.

That fee only applies to Ontario. Some PNP applications have different costs, others are free.