UPDATE MAY 2019
(last update was on Sept. 2014)
Official Links:
Federal Streams (Express Entry)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html
Express Entry Round of invitations / cut-off (As of May 05 2019):
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html
Eligibility to apply as a Federal Skilled Worker (Express Entry)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/federal-skilled-workers.html
Eligibility to apply for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (Express Entry)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/skilled-trades.html
Eligibility to apply for the Canadian Experience Class (Express Entry - students) -
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html
Quebec-selected skilled workers: About the process
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/quebec-skilled-workers.html
Immigrate as a provincial nominee under PNP (Provincial Nominee Program)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html
Provincial Govt. Immigration official links:
ALBERTA
Alberta immigrant Nominee Program (AINP):
https://www.alberta.ca/ainp.aspx
BRITISH COLUMBIA
BC PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (BC PNP):
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program
Express Entry Streams:
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Express-Entry-B-C
EEBC — INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Express-Entry-B-C/EEBC-International-Graduate
EEBC — INTERNATIONAL POST-GRADUATE
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Express-Entry-B-C/EEBC-International-Post-Graduate
Paper based streams:
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Skills-Immigration
MANITOBA
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP):
http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate-to-manitoba/
International Student Working Graduates
http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate-to-manitoba/swm/swm-eligiblity/
(No Skilled job offer requirement. NOC -C / Semi skilled FT jobs also accepted)
ATLANTIC PROVINCES:
Atlantic Immigration Pilot (in Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/atlantic-immigration-pilot.html
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP):
https://www.welcomenb.ca/content/wel-bien/en/immigrating/content/HowToImmigrate/NBProvincialNomineeProgram.html
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP):
https://www.gov.nl.ca/immigration/immigrating-to-newfoundland-and-labrador/provincial-nominee-program/overview/
NLPNP International Graduate:
https://www.gov.nl.ca/immigration/immigrating-to-newfoundland-and-labrador/provincial-nominee-program/applicants/international-graduate/
NOVA SCOTIA (my home province)
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP):
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/
International Graduate Entrepreneur:
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/international-graduate-entrepreneur/
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry:
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/nova-scotia-experience-express-entry/
Other streams
Skilled Worker:
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/nova-scotia-experience-express-entry/
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP):
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/office-immigration
PEI PNP International Graduates
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/office-immigration
ONTARIO
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP):
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp
OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-employer-job-offer-international-student-stream
OINP Masters Graduate Stream
https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-masters-graduate-stream
OINP PhD Graduate Stream
https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-phd-graduate-stream
SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP):
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/apply-to-the-sinp
SINP Students category
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/students
Other SINP categories
Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/applicants-with-existing-work-permit
Long-Haul Truck Driver Project
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/long-haul-truck-driver-project
Hospitality Sector Project:
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/hospitality-sector-project
Health Professionals:
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/hospitality-sector-project
Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/agriculture-worker
QUEBEC
Quebec Immigration:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/
Quebec Foreign students stream for international students:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/index.html
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/stay-quebec/application-csq/index.html
PEQ – Québec graduate – International students with Advanced Intermediate (B2) level French + graduating out of a recognized study program in Quebec = makes international students eligible for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) -Then one can apply for PR – No job Offer Required – Perhaps the Easiest immigration route for international students. But, learning French can be a big challenge for many.
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/stay-quebec/application-csq/students-peq/index.html
Regular selection program -Foreign Students in Quebec:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/stay-quebec/application-csq/students-quebec/index.html
Yukon Nominee Program (Foreign Workers):
Only with job offer, on a valid work permit
https://yukon.ca/en/doing-business/yukon-nominee-program-foreign-workers
The Northwest Territories (NWT) Nominee Program:
Job offer required on a valid work permit.
https://www.immigratenwt.ca/northwest-territories-living-here
****** All opinions (If) expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned and/or the links provided are to the best of my knowledge... You should always consult the official sites for latest updates.
(last update was on Sept. 2014)
Official Links:
Federal Streams (Express Entry)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html
Express Entry Round of invitations / cut-off (As of May 05 2019):
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html
Eligibility to apply as a Federal Skilled Worker (Express Entry)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/federal-skilled-workers.html
Eligibility to apply for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (Express Entry)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/skilled-trades.html
Eligibility to apply for the Canadian Experience Class (Express Entry - students) -
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html
Quebec-selected skilled workers: About the process
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/quebec-skilled-workers.html
Immigrate as a provincial nominee under PNP (Provincial Nominee Program)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html
Provincial Govt. Immigration official links:
ALBERTA
Alberta immigrant Nominee Program (AINP):
https://www.alberta.ca/ainp.aspx
BRITISH COLUMBIA
BC PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (BC PNP):
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program
Express Entry Streams:
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Express-Entry-B-C
EEBC — INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Express-Entry-B-C/EEBC-International-Graduate
EEBC — INTERNATIONAL POST-GRADUATE
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Express-Entry-B-C/EEBC-International-Post-Graduate
Paper based streams:
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Skills-Immigration
MANITOBA
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP):
http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate-to-manitoba/
International Student Working Graduates
http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate-to-manitoba/swm/swm-eligiblity/
(No Skilled job offer requirement. NOC -C / Semi skilled FT jobs also accepted)
ATLANTIC PROVINCES:
Atlantic Immigration Pilot (in Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/atlantic-immigration-pilot.html
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP):
https://www.welcomenb.ca/content/wel-bien/en/immigrating/content/HowToImmigrate/NBProvincialNomineeProgram.html
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP):
https://www.gov.nl.ca/immigration/immigrating-to-newfoundland-and-labrador/provincial-nominee-program/overview/
NLPNP International Graduate:
https://www.gov.nl.ca/immigration/immigrating-to-newfoundland-and-labrador/provincial-nominee-program/applicants/international-graduate/
NOVA SCOTIA (my home province)
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP):
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/
International Graduate Entrepreneur:
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/international-graduate-entrepreneur/
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry:
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/nova-scotia-experience-express-entry/
Other streams
Skilled Worker:
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/nova-scotia-experience-express-entry/
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP):
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/office-immigration
PEI PNP International Graduates
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/office-immigration
ONTARIO
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP):
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp
OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-employer-job-offer-international-student-stream
OINP Masters Graduate Stream
https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-masters-graduate-stream
OINP PhD Graduate Stream
https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-phd-graduate-stream
SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP):
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/apply-to-the-sinp
SINP Students category
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/students
Other SINP categories
Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/applicants-with-existing-work-permit
Long-Haul Truck Driver Project
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/long-haul-truck-driver-project
Hospitality Sector Project:
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/hospitality-sector-project
Health Professionals:
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/hospitality-sector-project
Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/agriculture-worker
QUEBEC
Quebec Immigration:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/
Quebec Foreign students stream for international students:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/index.html
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/stay-quebec/application-csq/index.html
PEQ – Québec graduate – International students with Advanced Intermediate (B2) level French + graduating out of a recognized study program in Quebec = makes international students eligible for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) -Then one can apply for PR – No job Offer Required – Perhaps the Easiest immigration route for international students. But, learning French can be a big challenge for many.
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/stay-quebec/application-csq/students-peq/index.html
Regular selection program -Foreign Students in Quebec:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/stay-quebec/application-csq/students-quebec/index.html
Yukon Nominee Program (Foreign Workers):
Only with job offer, on a valid work permit
https://yukon.ca/en/doing-business/yukon-nominee-program-foreign-workers
The Northwest Territories (NWT) Nominee Program:
Job offer required on a valid work permit.
https://www.immigratenwt.ca/northwest-territories-living-here
****** All opinions (If) expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned and/or the links provided are to the best of my knowledge... You should always consult the official sites for latest updates.
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