Canada has signed agreements with many of the provinces to allow those provinces to nominate a limited number of persons to become permanent residents based on the province's assessment of the nominee's ability to contribute to the economic growth and development of that province.
The Provincial Nominee Class is designed to enable provinces to support the immigration of persons who wishes to settle in their province and whom the province believes will be able to contribute to the economic development and prosperity of that province and Canada.
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
The NSNP offers assistance in two distinct categories:
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Skilled Worker Stream: to fill areas in which skill shortages exist.
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Economic Stream: for experienced managers and business owners.
Although processing times will vary depending on applicants? individual circumstances, they are expected to be significantly shorter under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program than through other Canadian immigration programs.
Source:http://novascotiaimmigration
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is the largest in Canada, accounting for approximately 75% of provincial nominee arrivals in Canada. Minimum investment amount is $150,000 CDN. A cash deposit to the Government of Manitoba, in the amount of $75,000 CDN guaranteeing the establishment or purchase of a business in Manitoba is required. The cash deposit will be released when the investment is made. The Net worth requirement is- $250,000 CDN.
The MPNP is an economic program which selects skilled workers who have the training, work experience, and language ability to be employed in Manitoba and make a positive contribution to the provincial economy.
Applicants to the MPNP must be able to clearly demonstrate that they are employable in Manitoba and have a strong potential to settle successfully and permanently in this province.
There are five Priority Assessment Streams in the MPNP Skilled Worker Assessment Streams:
1. Employer Direct
Current Employment in Manitoba
or MPNP Pre-Approved Job Offer
2. Family Support
Close Relative in Manitoba
3. International Students
Graduated in Manitoba &
Currently Employed on a
Post-Graduation Work Permit.
4. Community Support
Letter of Community Support
5. Strategic Recruitment
MPNP Invitation to Apply
General Stream
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Previous Work Experience in Manitoba
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Completed Education in Manitoba
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Family-Like Support
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Close Relative in Manitoba
Source:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program:
The BC PNP has two main streams or components:
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Strategic Occupations: This is for skilled individuals who have a guaranteed job offer and are qualifies to work in selected occupations with a persistent shortage of qualified workers in BC. This category is for employers who would like to hire:
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Registered Nurses
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Skilled Workers
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International Students
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Business Categories: This component the BC Provincial Nominee Program was developed to provide BC with a mechanism for increasing economic benefits of immigration to the province.
Applications are accepted from employers only. Individuals cannot apply to the program.
There are three separate business categories:
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Business Skills: For individuals with specific business projects who have proven abilities and financial resources to establish a business in British Columbia.
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Projects: For individuals such as key managers, employees or business owners who are essential to the success of identified economic projects.
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Regional Business: For individuals with specific business projects outside of Greater Vancouver who have proven abilities and financial resources to establish a business in British Columbia.
Source:http://www.ecdev.gov.bc.ca
Prince Edward Island:
Entrepreneurs must have a minimum net worth of $750,000 CDN, including minimum liquid assets of $350,000 CDN. Entrepreneurs must be prepared to make a minimum business investment of $200,000 CDN to establish a new enterprise and a complete business plan. $100,000 CDN are to be submitted along with their PNP application. When the business is established this $100,000 CDN will be returned to the applicant. Immigrant Entrepreneurs are also required to place $25,000 CDN in escrow with the Government of PEI - this deposit also gets returned after applicant has resided for one year in PEI.
Source:
http://www.gov.pe.ca/immigratio
Newfoundland and Labrador:
Entrepreneurs must have a minimum net worth of $750,000 CDN, including minimum liquid assets of $350,000 CDN. Applicant must be prepared to make a minimum business investment of between $100,000 to $200,000 CDN, dependent on geographical location. Must establish a new enterprise and must place $25,000 CDN in escrow with the Government of Newfoundland as a good faith deposit.
Source: http://www.nlpnp.ca/
Alberta
The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an employer driven skilled worker immigration program operated by the Government of Alberta in conjunction with Citizenship Immigration Canada (CIC) to expedite permanent residency.
Source:
http://www.alberta-canada.com
New Brunswick
To be considered for nomination by New Brunswick, applicants must have a guaranteed job offer in their intended occupation or an approved plan to do business in New Brunswick.
Applicants can apply in one of two categories:
a) Job Offer Applicants (Skilled Worker)
The applicant must have a permanent full-time job offer from an established New Brunswick company, and the employer must demonstrate that he has difficulty finding these skills in the local job market.
b) Business Applicant
To be considered as a business applicant:
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The applicant must have previous management experience with proven success as a senior executive and/or business owner;
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The applicant business skills must be relevant to the business you intend to pursue in New Brunswick;
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The applicant must have sufficient funds to finance the first phase of the planned business venture without third party assistance and to support your family for a period of up to two years (the personal net worth requirement will vary based on business venture proposed);
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The applicant is required to participate in the business in an active managerial role.
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The applicant must make a commitment to settle permanently in New Brunswick and is required to sign a declaration stating his intention to live and work in this province.
Source:
http://www.gnb.ca/immigration
Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
The Yukon Nominee Program has two separate streams: the Business Stream and the Skilled Worker Stream.
Business Stream :There are two categories in this program:
1) Entrepreneur
The priority industries for the Yukon government include:
Information Technology, manufacturing, Value-Added Processing, Forestry, Tourism Products, Attractions, Services and Facilities, Energy, Mining/Mineral Development, Agriculture Cultural Industries and Film and Video Production. Retail, as a stand-alone operation, is not an eligible sector. This includes activities such as merchandising and food & beverage services/restaurants.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must invest a minimum of $150,000 CDN to start or to buy a business.
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Personal net worth of at least $250,000.00 CDN.
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The applicant must visit the Yukon at least once prior to application.
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Knowledge of basic communication skills in French or English.
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Must have experience and required education.
2) Professional Self-employed
This program is designed to attract professionals needed in the Yukon.
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Eligibility Criteria
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The profession must be listed as a professional skill shortage.
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Satisfy certification or accreditation requirement for the profession or occupation.
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The applicant must be licensed/accepted by the body governing the profession, if applicable.
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Knowledge of French or English.
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The applicant must visit the Yukon prior to application.
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The applicant must demonstrate that he/she has sufficient financial resources to start and operate the professional practice and to support him/her and any dependents for a period of six months.
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The applicant must submit a detailed business plan for the business or practice.
Skilled Worker Stream
1) Skilled Worker
The program is designed to attract qualified individuals that will meet
certain shortages of skilled workers in the territory.
Eligibility Criteria
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The applicant's trade or skilled must be listed as an occupational skill shortage.
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The applicant must have the required certification or accreditation for the specific trade or occupation.
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The applicant must be licensed or accepted by the body governing the occupation or trade, if applicable.
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Knowledge of French or English.
2) Critical Impact Employee
This program allows employers to sponsor people who will contribute significantly to their business, or the local economy.
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The employer must clearly demonstrate how the foreign national will make a significant impact and the special attributes of the individual.
Source:
http://www.education.gov.yk.ca
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program has seven categories for nomination: Skilled Workers, Family Members, Long Haul Truck Drivers, Health Professions, Entrepreneurs, Foreign Students, and Farmers.
To be eligible for this program you have to be:
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A professional, a skilled worker, or in a management position and you have received an offer of full-time permanent employment from a Saskatchewan Employer. Or
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A family member (between the ages of 18-49) of a Saskatchewan resident and you have received a diploma, certificate, or degree at least one year in length with related work experience.
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Or you have an offer of full-time, permanent employment from a Saskatchewan trucking company which you are working for on a temporary work permit and
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Offered a full-time permanent employment as a health professional, and you are employed in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit.
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Or you are an entrepreneur who has located a business opportunity in one of the province's key sectors or industries.
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Or you are a foreign student who graduated and has been working for a Saskatchewan employer for at least six months.
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Or you are a farmer intending to purchase land end establish a farming operation in Saskatchewan.
Source:
http://www.aee.gov.sk.ca
Quebec
A foreign national wishing to settle permanently in Quebec must file an application for a selection certificate with the minister of Relations with the Citizens and Immigration.
The authority of Quebec over selection is exclusive and applied according to
criteria it has adopted depending on its needs from the immigration viewpoint.
To be selected, you must satisfy the prerequisites of one of the three
immigration programs established by the Quebec government.
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Skilled Workers
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Business people
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Students ? Permanent Immigration
If your application is accepted, you will receive a Quebec Selection Certificate, the official immigration document issued by the Quebec government.
Temporary Status in Quebec:
Every foreign national seeking temporary admission to Quebec to work, study
or receive medical treatment must hold a certificate of acceptance issued by the
minister.
Source:
http://www.immigration-quebec
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(iii) In respect of the purchase and management of a farm,
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(a) two one-year periods of experience in the management of a farm; and
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(b) A self-employed person selected by a province, has the meaning provided by the law of the province.
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