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Provincial Nominee & Express Entry Program

Zubair123

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Dec 17, 2014
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Hi,

I have got nomination for ONTARIO within Canada, applied for federal PR on June, 2014. Currently waiting for AOR:( - I don't know what's going on!

I was looking into Express Entry Program which launched today (Jan 01). I was wondering whether I can apply (or re-apply!) under this program..this is what they have mentioned (below)

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Express Entry will help select skilled immigrants based on their skills and experience. Those with valid job offers or provincial/territorial nominations will be picked first. Details published today in the Canada Gazette explain how candidates will be ranked and selected, based on these factors that research shows are linked to success in the Canadian economy. Research shows these criteria will help ensure newcomers participate more fully in the Canada’s economy and integrate more quickly into Canadian society.
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My question is

i) whether I am eligible for this program to apply (I already applied as nominee)?
ii) As highlighted part above mentioned that ..."provincial nomination will be picked first"...does it indicate that those who already nominated and applied for PR before Jan 1, 2015 will be considered under this program.


Thanks in advance.