Permanent residence by provincial nomination

In the latest Express Entry draw, held on October 7, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1613 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). What is interesting about this news is that the draw only considered Express Entry candidates who had a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination. Why?

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In this article of our Immiland Canada Blog, I will give you the details of this peculiar draw and the difference with other Express Entry routes to receive an ITA, so you will know what options you have according to your immigration profile and the government's interest in attracting permanent residents according to their needs. Let's get started!

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Sweepstakes details

• Date: October 7, 2024
• Invitations sent: 1613
• Minimum score required: 743 in the Comprehensive Rating System (CRS).
• Type of selection: only candidates with a provincial nomination

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What does provincially nominated candidate mean?

In the Express Entry System, the provincially nominated candidate is the applicant who applied to the Express Entry process to Canada by selecting the provinces and/or territories of his/her preference to settle and received a "notice of interest" from the provincial government; when the new rounds for Express Entry are held, this candidate receives the invitation to obtain permanent residence in accordance with the economic and particular needs of the province.

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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) 

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a government initiative that allows Canadian provinces and territories to select specific candidates for immigration. Each province or territory has its own "streams" or programs within the PNP, which target particular groups, such as students, skilled workers or entrepreneurs. NPPs seek to attract immigrants who can contribute to the local economy and meet the specific needs of each region.

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Express Entry and provincial nominations

Express Entry or Express Entry is a point system created in 2015 to provide skilled immigrants the opportunity to obtain permanent status by immigrating to Canada. 

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Provincial nominations can be a significant advantage in this process. Candidates who receive a provincial nomination earn an additional 600 points on their Express Entry score. This significantly increases their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The first draw in October 2024 focused exclusively on these candidates, which explains why only those with an NPP nomination were considered.

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Important: after the IRCC reviews your profile and your points is when it sends you the invitation to apply for permanent residence, then the candidate must send the information that supports what he/she added to his/her profile. If you have any doubts about the process, you can consult with our team at Immiland Canada.

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Express Entry without provincial nomination

Candidates without a provincial nomination may also receive an ITA, but must compete with other candidates in the general Express Entry pool. In these cases, the minimum required score (cut-off) may be higher, as they do not benefit from the additional 600 points of the provincial nomination.

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Invitation to know your migration profile with Immiland

The Express Entry system is very competitive, so applicants should know very well their real chances of qualifying through this route before investing their time, effort and money. If you consider that your level of higher education, language, work experience, even age or marital status are optimal to qualify for Express Entry and get directly to Canada, do not hesitate to submit your application. Here I share this official link with more details. 

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If you are interested in exploring your immigration options to Canada, I invite you to request a free immigration profile assessment with Immiland. Our team of immigration consultants is ready to help you learn about the programs and processes available.

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In addition, at Immiland we offer outstanding services in permanent visa processing and much more.

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I hope this information will be useful for today. Stay updated with our Express Entry sweepstakes list. 

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Success on your way to permanent residency!

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With love,

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Immiland Canada