A successful PNP nomination gives 600 points in addition to the CRS score of a candidate. Applying separately helps in targeting the nomination more precisely and increases the chances.
To get a PNP, a candidate can either show an intent of settling in the express entry profile for a particular province apply to the selected province separately. Additionally, the Provinces and territories also get the rights to bring in a certain number of applicants depending upon their economic needs and preferences. Overall, the Federal Government in Canada manages three (3) pathways of EE as described earlier. The Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) can be understood as an additional pathway to the Express Entry Stream under Canada Immigration. Other requirements of language proficiency and educational qualification still apply. Other additional requirements include valid job offer of full-time employment for at least 1 year or a certificate of qualification in the claimed skilled trade issued by CanadaĬanadian Experience Class (CEC): The CEC or Canadian Experience Class is a program designed for International students and Foreign Workers in Canada. Candidates within these two categories may be eligible to apply for Permanent Residence provided they have acquired at least one year of skilled, professional, or technical work experience in Canada within last 3 years of the application date.
The experience must be accumulated within the last 5 years before the application is submitted. Other basic eligibility requirements include the proficiency in English or French language, educational qualifications (Secondary school or higher) and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report.įederal Skilled Trades Class (FST Program): FSTP is the pathway for applicants who want to become a permanent resident based on their qualification under a skilled trade. The Eligibility criteria under this program includes a minimum of two (2) years of paid and full-time or equivalent work experience in skill type ‘B’ of the NOC. Also, the experience must be paid and in a skilled occupation under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A, or B.
The Eligibility criteria under this program includes a minimum of one (1) year of continuous full-time or equivalent work experience in the last ten (10) years. Some candidates applying under the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are processed through the Express Entry, but these candidates must still be eligible under at least one of the three federal programs so that they can enter the pool of candidates.įederal Skilled Worker Class (FSW Program): FSWP is the primary program under the Express Entry stream to Canada Immigration. It is designed to bring in more skilled workers from around the globe and enter Canada’s booming economy. Federal Skilled Trades Class (FST Program).Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSW Program).Applicants who belong to at least one of the three federal program categories listed below, can apply under the Express Entry stream for Canada Immigration