Federal Provincial Program

Federal Provincial Program or Provincial Nominee Program is an immigration program that allows Canadian provinces to nominate immigrant individuals to immigrate to their province based on criteria set by that provincial government. After successfully applying for the program an applicant obtains a provincial nomination, which is used at the time of applying to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence.

How to Apply for Federal Provincial Program

The application Process can be broken down into steps but before that you can start the process for applying for the program, which think much about the province you would apply for. The application can be done in the following steps-

  • Step-1: Ascertain your eligibility
  • Step-2: Start the application process
  • Step-3: Check the Process timings
  • Step-4: Provide Required Documents
  • Step-5: Prepare your arrival to Canada or apply again with correction to application.
Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR)

As Soon as the IRCC receives your immigration application, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt. This AOR is a confirmation that your application file has been created. You may also be referred to an AOR date which is the date from when your 6 months intended processing time begins.

Advantages of Federal Provincial Program

  • • Applicants applying for Canadian work Visa under the Federal Provincial program enjoy a rapid visa application process.
  • • It is an immigration pathway that does not require Labour Market Impact Assessment approval.

Provinces that Offer PNPs

  • • Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
  • • British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
  • • Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
  • • Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
  • • New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
  • • Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP)
  • • Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
  • • Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
  • • Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
  • • Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
  • • Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
  • • Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
Why would you need professional help with Federal provincial program?

The Federal Provincial Program is an opportunity for foreigners to gain permanent residence in Canada. The eligibility criteria vary from province to province and there is no margin for error for the applicant throughout the process. Thus, consulting with a legal professional, from Canada will immensely help you understand and identify which province is best for living and what are the different eligibility criteria to meet when applying.
Therefore, a professional can guide you through the Immigration process and minimize errors.

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