Provincial Nominee Program
If you want to immigrate to Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), a Canadian province or territory has to nominate you.
The first thing is to apply to the PNP in the province or territory where you want to settle. To qualify, you must have the skills, education and work experience needed to settle in Canada and support yourself and your family.
The province or territory will assess if you will be able to meet their economic or labour market needs, and those of Canada. After the province or territory approves the application, the next step is to apply for Permanent Residence within the time period they set out.
BC-PNP PROCESS
The BC Provincial Nominee Program offers the following ways to get nominated:
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Skills Immigration
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Skilled Worker
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Healthcare professional
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International Graduate
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International Post-Graduate
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Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
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Express Entry BC
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Entrepreneur Immigration
Each pathway contains different categories you can apply under, depending on your National Occupational Classification skill level, job, or international student status.
There are four stages to be nominated under BC PNP: Registration, Invitation, Application, and Nomination. Please be advised that being nominated does NOT mean you have been granted Permanent Resident status in Canada. Once you have been nominated, you submit the application for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Common Mistakes in PNP Applications
The requirements of the Provincial Nominee Program mask several pitfalls which can often trap the unwary applicant. It is worth noting that many Provincial Nominee Program applicants subsequently have their applications refused. Many of these applicants have prepared and filed their own applications without the expertise of a legal representative. Common mistakes resulting in refusal of an application include:
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Unexplained deposits into an Applicant’s bank account(s)
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Wrong NOC code
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Failure to demonstrate that you perform the majority of the main duties in your designated NOC Code
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LinkedIn profile being inconsistent with the employment stated in their application
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Failing IRCC verification checks regarding employment, travel history or net worth. Applicants are often shocked to learn that IRCC investigators may call current/previous employers. Your employment history may also be cross-referenced with income tax records.
There are numerous other reasons for refusal cited by Provincial Nomination officers, the above provides a small insight into the level of scrutiny your application will receive. Please be advised that being nominated does NOT mean you have been granted permanent resident status in Canada. After nomination, application for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada needs to be submitted.
BC-PNP Services
New Journey Immigration offers a range of flexible packages to ensure you submit a successful permanent residence application through the Provincial Nominee Program.
Initial Consultation
An initial consultation will enable us to assess your prospects of success through the BC PNP program and identify potential pitfalls. This is usually the starting point for all of our BC PNP clients as it enables you to proceed with a solid foundation and clear roadmap towards permanent residence.
Post - ITA Issuance
If you would like to submit your own application and have us check it prior to submission, we also offer a comprehensive Application Review Service to give you peace of mind.
Full Representation
We also offer full representation. This includes preparing and filing each stage of the BC PNP application followed by the PR application, explaining any gaps in evidence and requesting evidential flexibility, drafting persuasive legal submissions on your behalf and representing you until issuance of your permanent resident visa.
BC PNP Consultation Service
The BC PNP Consultation Service includes:
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Detailed eligibility assessment and strict legal merits test
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An estimate of your rank vis-a-vis other applicants
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Identifying problem areas and potential issues of concern including gaps in evidence
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Strategies to increase your BC PNP points and prospects of success
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Your prospects of obtaining an invitation
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Ensuring that you have ALL of the necessary supporting documents before you apply
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The most in-demand occupations under the BC PNP program
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The low-down on finding a job in Canada
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How to secure an LMIA validated job offer or Provincial Nomination
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Processing times for the PNP and PR application
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Advice regarding employment verification checks by the provincial officers
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Avoiding common reasons for refusal. 46% of Applicants are refused
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Addressing misconceptions about the PNP program
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Review of other immigrant and non-immigrant programs if you do not qualify for one of the PNP programs
New Journey Immigration is committed to ensuring that you start an exciting new journey in your life in Canada. Schedule a free consultation to assess whether you have a strong chance of securing the provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence, or to have your questions answered by an ICCRC qualified and regulated professional.
