Canada Immigration: Easy PR Provinces in Canada
Settling as a permanent resident of Canada is cool as the country welcomes different citizens around the world every year.
Meanwhile, one of the best ways to make this happen is through the easy PR provinces over there. Each of these provinces set their eligibility criteria.
In most cases, there are several programs available to select profiles based on their requirements. However, the provinces discussed here are the most recommended ones to acquire a permanent residence without stress.
What Are The Eligibility Criteria?
Depending on the province or territory where you want to settle, you will be asked to meet the following conditions below;
- Have a job offer from a provincial employer
- Have one or more years of experience for qualified jobs at level A, B and 0 of the occupational classification (some provinces have specific programs for job offers at level C or even D).
- Have previously studied in Canada or more specifically in the province or territory.
- Have already obtained work experience in the province or territory.
- Have a certain level in English and/or French.
- Currently located in Canada and/or specifically in the province or territory.
- Have the required qualifications for specific trades required by the province or territory.
For the selection process, the methods also differ from one province to another;
- Some provinces have set up a system with a scale of points to be achieved to have a chance of being selected.
- Some provinces have implemented a system of ranking candidates against each other to select those with the most points.
- Some provinces apply the first-come, first-served policy; once the maximum number of nominations has been reached, it is no longer possible to apply.
- Some provinces choose nominees at their sole discretion based on the needs of the province.
We are going to offer you here an extremely concise presentation of the different programs of the Provincial Nominee Programs.
Easy PR Provinces in Canada
- Alberta
There is only one provincial program (excluding Express Entry) in Alberta which is the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
This program is intended for people currently in Alberta with a specific work permit (permits under EIC such as PVT and JP or a work permit) and who have held a job for 12 to 24 months that can be level A, B, C or D (some professions are however excluded).
Besides, applicants must have a job offer from your current employer in Alberta.
- Ontario
The Ontario province has different programs that are aimed at different categories of people. You can see the below;
- The Foreign Workers category is aimed at qualified workers (CNP A, B, and O level) with at least 2 years of full-time qualified experience a permanent job offer from an employer in Ontario.
- The Foreign Students category is intended for people who obtained a diploma in Canada less than 2 years ago and have a qualified, permanent, full-time job offer (CNP A level, B and O), from an employer in Ontario.
- The Required Skills category is intended for people with full-time employment offers for an indefinite period from a Canadian employer in semi-skilled or low-skilled occupations (level C and D ) particularly in demand in Ontario (in agriculture, agro-food, transportation, construction, personal health care).
- The foreign students with a master’s degree stream are intended for people who hold a master’s degree obtained in Ontario (at an eligible institution) for less than 2 years. A job offer is not necessary.
- The foreign doctorate stream is intended for people who have obtained a doctorate obtained in Ontario (at an eligible institution) for less than 2 years. A job offer is not necessary.
- Saskatchewan
This is another province aimed at a different category of people as discussed below;
- The Employment offer category is intended for skilled workers (CNP A, B, O Level) and certain professions with at least 1 year of qualified experience and a job offer (in the same occupation).
Meanwhile, it should be permanent full-time from a Saskatchewan employer. Be careful as you must also reach a minimum score on a points scale set up by Saskatchewan.
- The Occupation In-demand category is intended for people with at least one year of experience in one of the qualified occupations (levels A, B or 0) in demand in Saskatchewan.
Be careful, you must also reach a minimum score on a points scale set up by Saskatchewan. A job offer is not necessary.
- The Existing work permit category is intended for people who have worked at least 6 months in Saskatchewan for an employer and have a qualified job offer (level A, B and 0 of the CNP) for a permanent full-time job for the same employer.
- The Students category is intended for people who have obtained a post-secondary diploma or certificate in Canada (at least 1 year of study) and have an offer of permanent employment for full-time qualified (A, B or 0 levels) with an employer in Saskatchewan.
They must also have obtained a post-graduation permit and have worked for at least 6 months in the province.
- The Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit is intended for people who have worked in Saskatchewan as a farmworker, greenhouse worker and have a job offer.
- Health professionals’ category is intended for people in the health field who have already worked for more than 6 months in Saskatchewan and have a permanent full-time job offer from an employer in the province.
- The Hospitality Sector Project category is intended for candidates currently working for an “approved” employer for at least 6 months in certain trades in the hotel and restaurant industry and have an offer of permanent/full-time employment from their employer.
- The Long Haul Truck Driver Stream is intended for long-haul truck driver candidates who have been working for at least 6 months in Saskatchewan for an “approved” employer and have a job offer.
- New Brunswick
Below are the programs in the New Brunswick province;
- The Skilled Worker Category is intended for people aged 19 to 55 who have a permanent full-time job offer for an employer in New Brunswick (sometimes in a specific industry).
Be careful, you must also achieve a minimum score on the points scale set up by New Brunswick.
- The Strategic Initiative in New Brunswick category is aimed at Francophone workers aged 19 to 55 who have an “eligible” link with New Brunswick.
Be careful, you must also achieve a minimum score on the points scale set up by New Brunswick.
- British Columbia
Check out the programs in the British Columbia province;
- The Skilled worker category is aimed at skilled workers (CNP Level A, B, 0) with at least 2 years of qualified experience with a permanent and full-time job offer from an employer in Colombia -British.
- The International graduate category is intended for people who have obtained a diploma or certificate from a post-secondary institution in Canada for less than 3 years and have a permanent full-time job offer from an employer in Colombia -British.
- The Entry-level and semi-skilled categoryis for low-skilled or semi-skilled people (CNP Levels C and D) already working in British Columbia for at least 9 months in specific sectors or regions of the province for an employer.
- The International Post-Graduate category is aimed at people holding a master’s or doctorate obtained in British Columbia in specific sectors (health, natural sciences, and applied sciences) for less than 3 years. A job offer is not necessary.
- The Health Care professional category is intended for health professionals with at least 2 years of experience who have a permanent job offer with a public health authority in British Columbia and the necessary authorizations to practice in the province.
Conclusion
Whenever you are using any easy PR provinces in Canada, ensure that you read through their eligibility and requirements.
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