Understanding Express Entry (EE) & Provincial Nominations (PNP)

Understanding Express Entry (EE) & Provincial Nominations (PNP)

Skilled workers do not always have to apply for provincial nominations separately. Specialized immigration streams of some provinces e.g. Ontario, Alberta and Nova Scotia search Federal EE pool for suitable candidates meeting specific criteria like work experience in a specific occupation and issue Invitations to Apply (ITA) which gives additional 600 points to a candidate. This immigration pathway is sometimes referred to as “passive” stream because candidates can only apply after being chosen through provincial search.

Provincial immigration streams that are using such a search in the EE Pool:

• Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities Stream: It has conducted two searches through this stream since its creation in August 2018, one for early childhood educators and assistants and one for financial auditors and accountants.
• Alberta Express Entry Stream: EE candidate must be working in an occupation that “supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification,” among other criteria. Candidates with a job offer and/or work experience in Alberta, a degree from a Canadian post-secondary institution and/or a parent, child or sibling already living in Alberta may be prioritized for an NOI from the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). Beware that EE profiles that expire in three months or less prior to a given draw date may not be considered.
• Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream: Its searches are limited to Federal Skilled Worker Class and Canadian Experience Class candidates who meet its provincial and federal eligibility requirements. While a job offer or French language proficiency are not among these requirements, Ontario has occasionally held targeted searches through the Human Capital Priorities Stream for Express Entry candidates with these qualifications. The Human Capital Priorities Stream has also conducted searches in the past for Express Entry candidates with IT-related work experience.
• Ontario’s other streams are - French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, and Skilled Trades Stream

So, when you create your EE profile, please research NOC data thoroughly to ensure that it covers at least 70% of the duties / responsibilities of your previous work experience and do not leave any experience thinking it to be irrelevant.

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