Applicants intending to immigrate under the Canadian Provincial Nominee Program are expected to have ample skills, knowledge and experience in their work field which makes them entitled to make an immediate economic input, by doing job or business, to the province that nominates them. They have all the requirements of what it takes to ascertain themselves to get PR in the nation.

In order to file an application under the Provincial Nominee Program, it is essential for the applicants to get nomination from one of the Canadian provinces.

Who can apply?

A majority of Canadian provinces have an accord with the Canadian government which gives them the freedom to provide nomination to people who intend to reside in that place. Prospective applicants planning to settle in any of the Canadian provinces are first required to make application to that province and finish the nomination process decked with the same. Provinces which participate in the “Provincial Nominee Program” are: Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon and Northwest Territories.

What Next?

After getting the nomination by the province where the applicant is intending to migrate, a separate application should be made to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) in order to get a PR status. The application would be assessed on the basis of the regulations set by the Canadian immigration.

Additionally, the applicant has to clear various checks including criminal, medical and background investigation. To know more, shoot a mail at ajay@abhinav.com

How to apply?

• The first step is to get a certificate of provincial nomination. For skilled professionals, having a confirmed job offer from a provincial employer is normally a pre-requisite. For businessmen and investors, it is normally a requirement that they conduct an exploratory visit to the province for a stipulated duration, appear in an interview, submit a business plan and finally make a performance deposit.
• Next step would be to get and print the Citizenship and Immigration Canada application package.
• The application should be filled in an apt manner (Even the minutest error could lead to refusal. It would be wise to take assistance from an Immigration and Visa expert (www.abhinav.com) and ease out your difficulties).
• Determine where you must submit your application.
• Know where the visa office is located and have all the information on it
• Calculation of the fee forms a critical part of the application process. Hence, taking guidance from an expert would add cheery on the cake.
• Check your application and finally submit it.
• Your application would be processed at the visa office (It is essential to fulfill all their guidance).
• Verification of documents would take place by a visa officer. It is better to ensure that the papers are in right order (ask a documentation specialist on this), processing fee is paid and the application is filled in a correct manner.

Incomplete application would mean “A BIG RETURN.” So why take chances, take assistance from an Immigration counselor further.

After Arriving

The applicant would be greeted by a visa officer after the arrival has been made in Canada. It is essential to keep all the papers handy in case a quick check happens at the counter. For more info, visit www.abhinav.com or simply send a brief on your career and/or business profile to ajay@abhinav.com