Immigration law in Canada, comes under the Federal Jurisdiction. This means that only Federal

Government can provide immigration. Provincial governments, on the other hand, have the authority to issue nomination via Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP’s). They issue nominations to individuals based on the province’s needs. Once nominated by a province, an applicant has a very high likelihood of obtaining Permanent Residence of Canada.

PNP’s usually attract workers, students and investors/entrepreneurs. Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Programs are operated under the name of Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Through the OINP, the province nominates individuals for permanent residence based on their skill set, work experience, and ability to contribute to the local economy. Yash Verma Law Firm Professional Corporation can provide services across all the provinces of Canada.

Entrepreneurs:

• Entrepreneur stream is designed for individuals who want to either start a new business or buy an existing business in the province.
• Eligible candidates must have a viable business idea, a minimum net worth, and be able to invest.
• The stream operates in two stages: Expression of Interest (EOI) submission and Invitation to Apply (ITA) for nomination.

Workers:

• Based on the overall demand in the labor market, provinces come up with their Provincial
• Nominee Programs to attract workers to meet the labor shortage.

Students:

• PNP’s tend to reward international students who have studied in the province.