GLOBE IMMIGRATION

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) offers three distinct streams for individuals seeking immigration opportunities in Alberta:

1. Alberta Opportunity Stream: Qualified candidates living and working in Alberta with a job offer from an Alberta employer can apply for an AINP nomination.
2. Alberta Express Entry Stream: Qualified candidates with an Express Entry profile may be invited by AINP to apply for nomination for permanent residence.
3. For Entrepreneurs:
   • International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream: International graduates of approved Alberta post-secondary institutions who wish to start or purchase a business can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
   • Self-Employed Farmer Stream: Experienced farmers intending to buy or establish a farm in Alberta can apply for permanent residence.
   • Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Stream: Foreign graduates from outside of Canada can apply for permanent residence.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) provides three pathways for individuals seeking permanent residency:

1. Skills Immigration: Designed for skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in B.C., utilizing a points-based invitation system.
2. Express Entry: Eligible skilled workers can immigrate to B.C., requiring qualification for a federal economic immigration program, and using a points-based invitation system.
3. Entrepreneur Immigration: For experienced entrepreneurs looking to actively manage a business in B.C., utilizing a points-based invitation system.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) offers three streams for individuals without a job offer:

1. Skilled Workers Stream: Includes skilled workers in Manitoba and overseas, along with international students under the International Education Stream.
2. Business Investor Stream: Tailored for entrepreneurs seeking to establish or operate a business in Manitoba, including the Entrepreneur Pathway and Farm Investor Pathway.
3. International Education Stream: Facilitates pathways for international students, including the Career Employment Pathway and International Student Entrepreneur Pilot.

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) offers various pathways for permanent residency:

1. Express Entry: Targeted at foreign nationals with the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy, who are ready to live and work in the province.
2. Skilled Worker Stream: For candidates with a genuine job offer from a New Brunswick employer, intending to settle in the province permanently.
3. Business Immigration Stream: Geared towards experienced entrepreneurs ready to establish, operate, and manage a business in New Brunswick.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) offers pathways for permanent residency, including:

1. Skilled Worker Category: For individuals with a guaranteed job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer, or already working in the province on a valid Work Permit.
2. Express Entry Skilled Worker Category: For skilled individuals accepted into the Express Entry pool, with a job offer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
3. International Graduate Category: For recent graduates with a Post-Graduate Work Permit and a job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.

Alongside their provincial nominee programs, the Atlantic provinces participate in the Atlantic Canada Immigration Pilot Program (ACIPP) since 2017. This program comprises the following streams:

1. Atlantic International Graduate Program: Designed for individuals holding a degree, diploma, or credential from a publicly funded institution in an Atlantic province.
2. Atlantic High-Skilled Program: Intended for individuals who have worked in a management, professional, or technical/skilled job for at least one year.
3. Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program: Geared towards individuals who have worked in a job requiring a high school education and/or job-specific training for at least one year.

Candidates must secure a job offer from a designated employer before applying.

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) offers two avenues for individuals seeking immigration:

1. Business Stream: Geared towards individuals prepared to open, purchase, or invest in a business in the NWT.
2. Employer-Driven Stream: Requires a job offer from an employer in the NWT, catering to skilled workers in entry-level/semi-skilled occupations.

Notably, expressions of interest without a job offer are not accepted, and no invitations to apply are issued.

The immigration pathways available for Nova Scotia include:

1. Physician: Open to general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians.
2. Entrepreneur: Requires a minimum net worth of $600,000 CAD and an investment of at least $150,000 CAD to establish a business in Nova Scotia.
3. International Graduate Entrepreneur: Designed for recent graduates of Nova Scotia universities or the Nova Scotia Community College who have initiated or acquired a business in Nova Scotia and operated it for a minimum of one year.
4. International Graduates in Demand: Targets recent international graduates with skills and education matching specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) job categories, including:
   • NOC 3413: Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
   • NOC 4214: Early childhood educators and assistants
5. Skilled Worker: Requires a minimum of one year of related work experience to qualify.
6. Occupations in Demand: Includes occupations such as:
   • NOC 3413: Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
   • NOC 7511: Transport truck drivers
   • NOC 7521: Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
   • NOC 7611: Construction trades helpers and labourers
7. Express Entry: Applicants must possess at least one year of experience working in Nova Scotia in a high-skilled occupation.

Foreign workers, international students, and individuals possessing the right skills, experience, and education can seek nomination for permanent residence in Ontario through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). There are several categories available:

1. Employer Job Offer Category:
   • Designed for workers already holding a permanent job offer from an employer in Ontario.
2. Foreign Worker Stream:
   • Geared towards workers occupying skilled positions.
3. International Student Stream:
   • Tailored for recent graduates who have completed their studies in Ontario.
4. In-Demand Skills Stream:
   • Intended for intermediate skilled workers in specific sectors such as agriculture, construction, trucking, and personal support workers.
5. Human Capital Category:
   • Aimed at workers with valuable work experience, education, language proficiency, and a profile in Canada’s Express Entry system.
   • Also open to graduate students and international graduates (Masters and PhD).
6. Express Entry:
   • Requires receipt of a notification of interest from Ontario and an up-to-date profile with current work experience, language tests, and education in the federal government’s Express Entry system.
7. French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream:
   • Specifically for French-speaking skilled workers possessing the required work experience, education, and language proficiency in French and English.
8. Human Capital Priorities Stream:
   • Designed for skilled workers with the necessary work experience, education, and language proficiency in either French or English.
9. Skilled Trades Stream:
   • Geared towards workers with work experience in Ontario in eligible trade occupations.
10. Business Category:
    • Targeted at entrepreneurs seeking to initiate a new venture or purchase an existing business in Ontario.
11. Entrepreneur Stream:
    • Intended for entrepreneurs outside of Canada looking to establish a new business or expand an existing one in Ontario.

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) prioritizes entrepreneurs and individuals qualified to work in areas with identified skill shortages in the PEI labour market. Eligibility for nomination through PEI Express Entry requires meeting specific federal economic immigration programs’ requirements and creating a Federal Express Entry Profile.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) offers four distinct programs with various sub-categories, all of which do not require a job offer:

1. International Skilled Worker:
   • Employment Offer
   • Occupation In-Demand
   • Saskatchewan Express Entry
2. Worker with Saskatchewan Work Experience:
   • Skilled Worker with existing Work Permit
   • Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit
   • Health Professionals
   • Students
   • Hospitality Sector Project
   • Long-Haul Truck Driver Project
3. Entrepreneur:
   • Entrepreneur and Farm categories
   • International Graduate Entrepreneur
   • Farm Owner and Operator
     • Requires 3 years of farming experience, sufficient funds for investment, and a plan to own and operate a farm in Saskatchewan.
     • Financial documents showing a net worth of $500,000 are required.
     • Cost: $75,000 deposit returned if the Performance Agreement is met.
     • Applicants must undergo a 10-day mandatory visit to Saskatchewan and present a proposal with plans to invest a minimum of $150,000.
     • A Young Farmer Stream is also available for applicants under the age of 40.

The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) offers various streams for individuals seeking immigration opportunities in Yukon:

1. Express Entry: Ideal for skilled professionals, critical impact workers, and entrepreneurs.
2. Skilled Worker Program: Tailored for individuals ready to establish, acquire, or invest in businesses in Yukon.
3. Critical Impact Worker Program: Requires a confirmed job offer from a Yukon-based employer.
4. Business Nominee Program: Designed for entrepreneurs aiming to contribute to Yukon’s economy through business ventures.

Additionally, the Yukon Community Pilot (YCP) was introduced in 2020 as part of the Yukon Nominee Program, scheduled to run for three years. Under the YCP, individuals with a valid nomination for permanent residence from Yukon may qualify for a two-year location-restricted open work permit.

To be eligible for the YCP work permit, applicants must have 2 or 3 eligible job offers, a signed letter of support from the Government of Yukon, and meet general work permit requirements. The permit allows employment with up to three different employers in one of the participating Yukon communities, including Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson City, Haines Junction, Carmacks, and Carcross. It remains valid for two years and does not necessitate a Labour Market Impact Assessment.