Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Each of Canada’s provinces and territories have created their own skilled worker programs for those who want to live and settle in a particular Canadian province. When applying for a PNP, candidates are required to have the skills, education and work experience needed to make an immediate economic contribution to that specific province or territory. If you meet all the criteria and score as per the requirements set by that province, you are issued with a nomination (PN) and ITA for permanent residence with the federal government. If you applied for the nomination from the Express Entry pool, your nomination from the province will boost your CRS score (additional 600 points) and if you are drawn from the pool,
you are then issued with your ITA.
For detailed information on PNP programs offered by each province, please click here.
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Unskilled foreign workers can immigrate to Canada through the Semi-Skilled Worker Stream, a sub-category of the Provincial Nominee Program and is aligned to the Express Entry system. Some examples of these unskilled laborers include drivers, office support staff, farm workers, grocery clerks, painters and assembly line factory workers etc. One particular advantage of the Semi-Skilled category is that the level of English language required is relatively low compared to other immigration programs. The other requirements for eligibility in this category include:
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A valid job offer with a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
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At least a high school certificate or diploma
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Police certificate showing no record of criminal activity
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Should be in good health
Another option for immigration to Canada for unskilled workers is the Temporary Foreign Worker visa. Applicants for this program are required to have a job offer with a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and are issued with a temporary work permit for the duration of the employment. The foreign worker is also required to provide proof that they will go back to their country at the end of the employment period.
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PNP streams that DO NOT require Canadian work experience
Ontario Express Entry:
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Human Capital Priorities Stream
Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker (ISW):
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Occupation In-Demand
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International Skilled Worker (ISW)
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Express Entry Subcategory
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Nova Scotia Demand
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Express Entry Stream (Category B)
Manitoba Skilled Worker Stream
Alberta Express Entry Stream
Quebec skilled worker program
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