Canadian Immigration (permanent residence) is offered on two levels i.e. Federal and Provincial.
- For Federal Immigration one applies directly to the Federal Govt .and
- Under provincial immigration program one has to get provincial Nomination first, and once nominated, he/she applies to the Federal Govt for Final approval.
Both Federal and Provincial Governments, offer different immigration programs and every program have its own selection criteria. The most popular skilled immigration program is Federal Skilled workers program (FSW). This program targets skilled workers and professionals who can meet and prove all the minimum requirements of the program eligibility.
Factors which determine applicant’s eligibility to apply are called Eligibility factors and include skilled work experience, language ability, education, age and adaptability.Every factor carries points. One has to secure 67 points out of 100 on selection grid, to be eligible to apply for Federal skilled worker (FSW) program. The online system which handles the applications under this program is Called Express Entry.
Canadian Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is for the people who want to settle and work in a Canadian province of their choice.Canadian provinces and territories, keeping in view the local labor market need, have designed their own skilled worker programs called PNPs, which nominates the successful candidates to the federal Govt for final approval of immigration.
