Fourth Milestone – Pathways to PR

Fourth Milestone - Pathways to PR

Choosing a PR program that best fits your profile is one of the most important milestone in your path to Canadian Citizenship. It can feel daunting in choosing the right program. That’s where your Captains at Voyagers are always ready to support and guide you through your PR journey.

Pathway No.1 - Express entry

Express Entry is a point based system with a maximum of 1200 points and a minimum of 465 points

Important factors of consideration

- Age
- Language abilities
- Education
- Work experience (Foreign + Canadian)
- Other factors (Family in Canada, etc.)

The application process

Create Profile ---> CRS Score ---> Draw ---> Invitation to Apply ---> Application for PR

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Pathway No.2 - Provincial nominee programs (OINP)

Canada’s provincial nominee programs (PNPs) offer a pathway to Canadian permanent residence for individuals who are interested in immigrating to a specific Canadian province or territory.
Each Canadian province and territory operates its own PNP designed to meet its specific economic and demographic needs

What are Provincial Nominee Programs?

Each province, apart from Quebec and Nunavut, operates several PNP streams. These streams are designed by the provinces to help meet their unique immigration goals, so the eligibility criteria and application procedures vary. However, PNPs are a popular option because they can be the easiest pathway to Canadian permanent residence.

Why Provincial Programs are "nominee" programs?

All decisions regarding Canadian permanent residence must be approved at the national level by the federal government, so Canada’s provinces cannot approve permanent resident status on their own. This is why the provincial programs are considered “nominee” programs.

The application process

Find the PNP that is right for you ---> Apply to your chosen PNP ---> Obtain a Provincial Nomination certificate ---> Submit your application for PR

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Pathway No.3 - Regional Pilot Programs

The Regional Pilot Program (i.e.) The Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP) is a community-driven program designed for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in one of the participating communities

What is RNIP?

- Program created by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- Provide a pathway to permanent residency for qualified candidates
-Community driven initiative
- 11 communities across Canada have been selected to participate
- Very competitive
- Federal vs. Provincial vs. Rationalization vs. Community

The application process

Federal Qualifying Criteria ---> Qualifying Job Offer ---> Community Qualifying Criteria ---> Submit Application to Community Selection Committee ---> Recommendation from Community ---> Apply for PR

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