If you have been doing some reading on how to move to Canada, you have surely encountered two major terms in your research, Express Entry and PNP. Both options lead to Permanent Residency, but if you want to go the quicker route and sometimes easier (depending on your situation) PNP Programs Canada may be a better option. 

 

Let's take a break, and let's explain why in the simplest terms.

 

So, what exactly are PNP Programs?

PNP is a Provincial Nominee Program. In essence, each province in Canada (excluding Quebec, which has its own system) is able to nominate individuals they believe to be appropriate for its province's local workforce and community. You are not applying for "Canada" as a whole, rather you are applying for a specific province, such as Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba or Alberta, and that province guarantees you.

 

After nomination from a province, you'll have more points, and the odds of obtaining PR will increase considerably. It is simply the essence of these programs' popularity these days.

 

How PNP Relates to Express Entry

Now the fun can begin. 

  • Canada has the primary online system for processing skilled worker applications called Express Entry System. You make a profile, based on age, education, work experience and other factors, you are ranked, and then you wait to be invited to apply for PR.

 

  • Many of the PNP streams are now tied to Express Entry. If a province nominates you in an "Express Entry-aligned" stream, you get a huge "boost" of points instantly added to your Express Entry profile. 
  • Instead of hoping that your score on its own is high enough, a provincial nomination effectively gets you to the front of the line!

 

Why PNP Is Often Faster

The odds or unpredictability involved with the Regular Express Entry draw can be unsettling. This is based on the competitiveness of the pool at the time and if it is not competitive, you may be waiting a long time and not know the time of your turn.

 

There are two solutions to this problem in PNP programs. 

  • Also, provinces may have dedicated streams for jobs or skills in demand, which means if your job or skills are in demand, even if your Express Entry score isn't, then you may have a viable chance. 
  • Second, since there is a points boost added to your PR once you are nominated, the final steps of the PR process often speed up once you have been nominated.

 

Express Entry is not even necessary for some PNP streams. These are referred to as "base" or "non-Express Entry" streams, and they may require a little more paperwork, but they still allow those who may not otherwise be eligible for the federal program access to the program.

 

Who is a good fit for PNP?

If you have a particular province in mind, or have work experience or education in an area that's in demand in any part of Canada, then PNP should be taken seriously. 

 

It is also a good choice for those who may not have a super high Express Entry score, but have strong ties to a specific province, such as a job offer, family connection, previous study experience in that province, etc.

 

How to Know Where You Stand

To pick a pathway, it is always beneficial to have a good idea of qualifications. The first step is to use a Canada PR points calculator. 

 

It provides a sense of what your CRS is likely to be and whether you will be able to qualify for Express Entry or not, or if you need a provincial nomination to qualify.

 

Get the right guidance today

With so many provinces to choose from (and each having its own streams, eligibility and application process), this can get confusing pretty fast. 

 

This is the main reason why many opt for the help of professionals who have a thorough understanding of the system. In case you are located in Delhi, you can save lots of your time, stress and guesswork by looking for the best immigration consultants for Canada in Delhi.