Stream

Eligibility

AAIP Tourism and Hospitality Stream

- Work for an approved employer in an eligible industry

- Employer must have valid WCB coverage or be exempt

- Work in an eligible occupation with a valid job offer

- Must be living and working in Alberta with a valid work permit

- Minimum 6 months (780 hours) of full-time work experience

- Minimum language test score of CLB 4 for each English or French skill

- Completed high school education equivalent to Canadian standards

- Provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) unless holding a Canadian degree or valid Alberta trade certificate

Alberta Opportunity Stream

- Have valid temporary resident status in Canada with a valid work permit

- Work in an eligible occupation in Alberta

- Meet language requirements based on NOC level

- Minimum high school education equivalent to Canadian standards

- Specific work experience requirements based on applicant category

- Must have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer meeting wage and employment standards

Alberta Express Entry Stream

- Have an active Express Entry profile in the federal pool

- Meet criteria for one of the federal immigration programs: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Federal Skilled Worker Program

- Have a primary occupation in demand in Alberta

- Intend to live and work permanently in Alberta

- Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300

- Ensure occupation is not on Alberta's Ineligible Occupations list

Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

- Completed at least 2 years of full-time education in Alberta

- Hold a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) issued by IRCC

- Minimum CLB level 7 in English or French

- Establish a new business or buy an existing business in Alberta with a minimum 34% ownership

Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

- Minimum of 6 months full-time experience managing, owning, or equivalent in a business incubator or accelerator

- Degree from a non-Canadian post-secondary institution within the last 10 years, verified by an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

- Detailed business plan with projected financials

- Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 in English or French

- At least 34% ownership for urban centers or 51% for regional areas outside Calgary and Edmonton

Farm Stream

- Financial documentation of an existing farm business

- Minimum CDN $500,000 equity investment in a primary production farming business

- Proof of a minimum net worth of CDN $500,000 or access to similar funds

- Detailed investment plans in a proposed business plan

Rural Entrepreneur Stream

- Minimum 3 years as an active business owner/manager, or

- Minimum 4 years as a senior manager within the past 10 years

- Minimum high school equivalent to the Canadian standard with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

- Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 in English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level 4 in French

- Minimum of $300,000 in personal and/or spouse's/common-law partner's assets

- Minimum investment of $100,000 from personal and/or spouse/common-law partner's equity

- At least 51% ownership for a new business, or 100% ownership for business succession

Rural Renewal Stream

- Full-time job in a designated rural Alberta community

- Endorsement of Candidate Letter from the designated community's Economic Development Organization (EDO)

- Intend to reside and work in the designated community

- Minimum 12 months full-time work experience in the last 18 months (for temporary foreign workers)

- Meet the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score

- Minimum high school education equivalent to Canadian standards

Stream

Eligibility

Skilled Worker

- Indeterminate, full-time job offer from a B.C. employer

- Job offer classified as NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3

- Minimum two years of full-time work experience at NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3

- Meet language requirements

- Wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation

- Ability to support yourself and your dependants

Health Authority

- Indeterminate, full-time job offer from a B.C. public health authority

- Or a letter confirming your position as a physician, nurse practitioner, or midwife

- Meet education, training, experience, and qualification requirements outlined by the health authority

Entry Level and Semi-Skilled

- Indeterminate, full-time job offer from a B.C. employer

- Occupation classified as NOC TEER 4 or 5

- Minimum nine consecutive months of full-time work before registering

- Meet job qualifications and certification/registration requirements

International Graduate

- Completed degree, diploma, or certificate from an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution in the last three years

- Indeterminate, full-time job offer classified as NOC TEER category 1, 2, or 3

- Meet language requirements

- Wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation

International Post-Graduate

- Obtained eligible graduate-level education from an eligible program of study at a B.C. post-secondary institution in the last three years

- Ability and intent to live, work, and economically establish in B.C.

Eligibility Criteria

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO)

Connection to Manitoba

Ongoing employment in Manitoba for at least 6 months

Manitoba Support, Manitoba Experience, Manitoba Invitation

Valid work permit

Score at least 60 points based on language, age, work experience, education, and adaptability

Job offer from a Manitoba company

Employment Requirements

Offer from an incorporated Manitoba employer

Full-time, long-term job offer

Employer demonstrating ability to offer full-time employment

International Students

Graduated from a Manitoba post-secondary institution

Graduated from a Manitoba post-secondary institution

Worked full-time for at least 6 months

Valid post-graduation work permit

Job offer from the same employer for a long-term position

Temporary Foreign Workers

Worked full-time for at least 6 months

Job offer from the same employer for a long-term position

Job-ready English proficiency

Stronger connection to Manitoba than to another province

Settlement plan demonstrating intention to settle in Manitoba

Ineligibility

Refugee claimants, individuals in federal appeal process

Refugee claimants, individuals in federal appeal process

Live-in caregivers in Canada

Live-in caregivers in Canada

Temporary foreign workers in other provinces

Temporary foreign workers in other provinces

Spouses of Canadian citizens or PRs

Spouses of Canadian citizens or PRs

Recently refused applicants

Recently refused applicants

Active applications in other immigration programs

Active applications in other immigration programs

Criterion

Career Employment Pathway

Graduate Internship Pathway

International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

Education

Graduated from designated post-secondary institution in Manitoba from a full-time program of at least one year/two semesters in length, within the past 3 years

Completed master or doctoral degree program in Manitoba within the past 3 years

Completed full-time post-secondary program in Manitoba that is at least 2 years in duration

Official Languages Proficiency

Minimum CLB/NCLC 7

Minimum CLB/NCLC 7

Minimum CLB/NCLC 7

Current Employment in Manitoba

Full-time job offer from eligible Manitoba employer with a minimum 1-year contract in an occupation on Manitoba's In-Demand Occupations List, consistent with completed program of studies in Manitoba

Not required to have a job offer at the time of application

Must operate business as senior manager for at least 6 months prior to nomination

Settlement Funds

Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to low income cut-off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period, or be employed in a full-time, long-term position in Manitoba

Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to low income cut-off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period, or be employed in a full-time, long-term position in Manitoba

Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to low income cut-off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a twelve-month period

Adaptability

Residing in Manitoba at the time of application; intent to continue residing in Manitoba after nomination, demonstrated through a Career Employment Plan

Residing in Manitoba at the time of application; intent to continue residing in Manitoba after nomination, demonstrated through a Career Employment Plan

Residing in Manitoba since graduation; intent to continue residing in Manitoba after nomination

Age

Not specified

Not specified

Between 21 to 35 years of age

Business Experience

Not required

Not required

Business plan required; must operate business as senior manager for at least 6 months prior to nomination with at least 51% ownership

Net Worth/Settlement Funds

Not specified

Not specified

Verification of personal net worth required; must demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to low income cut-off (LICO) requirements for a twelve-month period

Business Performance Agreement

Not specified

Not specified

Business Performance Agreement (BPA) must be signed prior to MPNP issuing approval-in-principle letter

Criterion

Entrepreneur Pathway

Farm Investor Pathway

Business Experience

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience as a business owner or in senior management

Minimum 3 years of farm ownership and operation experience, supported by verifiable documents

Language Proficiency

Minimum CLB/NCLC 5

Proficiency in either English or French for interview

Education

Canadian high school equivalency

Not specified

Net Worth

Minimum $500,000 CAD

Minimum $500,000 CAD

Business Investment

$250,000 CAD in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, $150,000 CAD outside

Minimum $300,000 CAD investment in eligible tangible assets

Proposed business must create or maintain at least one job for a Canadian Citizen or PR

Farm business must be active primary agriculture production and economically viable

Business Research Visit

Recommended within one year of submission; Attend BIS information sessions

Mandatory farm business research visit

Adaptability

Points for spouse's language proficiency, relatives in Manitoba, child's education, etc.

Demonstrated adaptability in farming skills, technical knowledge, and experience

Age

No minimum or maximum age; Points for candidates aged 25 to 49

Not specified

Eligibility Criteria

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Canadian Experience Class

Federal Skilled Trades Program

Skilled Work Experience

- Worked in NOC 0, 1, 2, or 3

- At least 1 year of Canadian skilled work experience

- At least 2 years of full-time skilled trade experience

- Work experience obtained within last 10 years

- Work experience gained in Canada while authorized

- Work experience must be within 5 years before applying

- Paid work (volunteer work or unpaid internships excluded)

- Excludes self-employment and student work experience

- Job offer or certificate of qualification required

Language Ability

- Language tests (writing, reading, listening, speaking)

- Language tests (writing, reading, listening, speaking)

- Language tests (writing, reading, listening, speaking)

- Minimum score required in all 4 abilities

- Minimum score required

- Minimum score required

Education

- Canadian secondary or post-secondary institution

- No education requirement

- No education requirement

- Educational Credential Assessment for foreign education

Other Requirements

- Selection factors: age, education, work experience,

- Canadian work experience must have been

- Valid job offer of at least 1 year OR

valid job offer, language skills, adaptability

gained while authorized to work under temporary status

certificate of qualification in skilled trade

- Proof of funds

- Admissibility to Canada

- Admissibility to Canada

- Plan to live outside Quebec

- Plan to live outside Quebec

- Plan to live outside Quebec

Criteria

Express Entry - Skilled Worker

Skilled Worker

International Graduate

International Entrepreneur

International Graduate Entrepreneur

Age

None

21-59

21-59

21-59

21 or above

Job Offer

Required

Required

Required

Not Required

Not Required

Job Duration

≥ 1 year

≥ 1 year

≥ 1 year

≥ 1 year

≥ 1 year

Employer Requirements

Eligible NL employer

Eligible NL employer

Eligible NL employer

N/A

N/A

Work Hours

≥ 30 hours/week

≥ 30 hours/week

≥ 30 hours/week

N/A

N/A

Qualifications

Meet NOC code requirements

Meet NOC code requirements

Meet NOC code requirements

Business management experience

Business management experience

Language Proficiency

Valid language test required

Valid language test required

Valid language test required

CLB 5 (English/French)

CLB 7 (English/French)

Settlement Funds

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Business Plan

N/A

N/A

N/A

Required

Required

Education

Canadian degree/diploma or ECA

Canadian high school diploma or equivalent verified by ECA

Post-graduation work permit with at least four months validity

Canadian high school diploma or equivalent verified by ECA

Degree or diploma from Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic

Intent for Permanent Residency

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Additional Job Creation Requirement

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Exploratory Visit (for non-NL applicants)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Required

N/A

Criteria

Business Stream

Skilled Worker

Entry Level/Semi-Skilled Occupations

NWT Express Entry

Investment Amount

$200,000 CDN (Yellowknife) or $100,000 CDN (elsewhere)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Ownership Percentage

≥ 33.3% (unless personal equity is ≥ $1,000,000 CDN)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Personal Net Worth

≥ $500,000 CDN (Yellowknife) or ≥ $250,000 CDN (elsewhere)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Language Proficiency

CLB 4 (English/French)

Minimum requirement

Minimum requirement

Minimum requirement

Knowledge of NWT

Reasonable understanding

N/A

N/A

N/A

Communication Skills

Business-appropriate

N/A

N/A

N/A

Experience & Education

Necessary for business plan implementation

Training, experience, education

Six months full-time with employer, good standing

One year full-time experience in relevant occupation

Financial Resources

Sufficient for business operation

N/A

N/A

N/A

Other Requirements

No active application with other nominee programs

N/A

N/A

N/A

Intent to Settle in NWT

Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Job Offer Requirement

N/A

Required

Required

Required

Job Experience

N/A

One year full-time experience in relevant occupation

Six months full-time with employer

One year full-time experience in relevant occupation

Language Proficiency

N/A

Minimum requirement

Minimum requirement

Minimum requirement

Certification/Accreditation

N/A

Required

N/A

Required

Work Experience

N/A

Required

Required

Required

Refugee Claimant

N/A

Not allowed

Not allowed

Not allowed

Stream

Eligibility Criteria

Labour Market Priorities

- Receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system.

- Submit the application within 30 calendar days of the date on which the letter of interest was issued.

- Meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which you have qualified.

- Demonstrate sufficient funds to establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia.

- Have legal status in your current country of residence.

- Meet eligibility criteria at the time of the Letter of Interest issuance.

- Have a valid Express Entry number and meet all IRCC criteria for the Express Entry pool.

Labour Market Priorities for Physicians

- Have an approved opportunity from the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) or the IWK Health Centre.

- Provide a signed Return for Service Agreement indicating commitment to live and work in Nova Scotia for a minimum of two years.

- Receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system.

- Submit the application within 30 calendar days of the date on which the Letter of Interest was issued.

- Meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which you have qualified.

- Demonstrate sufficient funds to establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia.

- Have legal status in your current country of residence.

Physician

- Hold an approved opportunity from the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) or the IWK Health Centre.

- Hold a signed Return for Service Agreement indicating a commitment to live and work in Nova Scotia for a minimum of two years.

- Be invited to apply by the Labour, Skills, and Immigration department.

Entrepreneur

- Be 21 years of age or older.

- Want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business.

- Have a net worth of at least $600,000 CAD ($400,000 CAD if the business is outside Halifax Regional Municipality).

- Be able to invest at least $150,000 CAD of your own money to establish a business in Nova Scotia ($100,000 CAD if the business is outside HRM).

- Have at least 3 years of experience actively managing and owning a business OR more than 5 years of experience in a senior business management role.

- Have a score of at least 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English or French.

- Complete an online Expression of Interest.

- Receive an Invitation to Apply from Labour, Skills, and Immigration.

International Graduate Entrepreneur

- Want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business.

- Have at least one year of continuous experience actively managing and owning the current Nova Scotia business (33.33% ownership minimum).

- Have completed a degree or diploma after at least 2 academic years of full-time, in-person study at a university in Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Community College.

- Have a valid post-graduation work permit.

- Have a score of at least 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English or French.

- Complete an online Expression of Interest.

- Receive an Invitation to Apply from Labour, Skills, and Immigration.

International Graduates in Demand

- Have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in a specific NOC job category listed under this stream.

- Be 19 to 55 years old. - Have a high school diploma.

- Have completed a program of study at an eligible Nova Scotia designated learning institution within three years of application.

- Have certifications issued by Nova Scotia regulatory bodies required for the job.

- Prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5.

- Show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.

Skilled Worker

- Have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.

- Have 1 year of work experience related to the job (six months for workers in TEER category 4 or 5).

- Be 21 to 55 years old.

- Have a high school diploma.

- Have appropriate training, skills, and/or accreditation for the job.

- Prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 if in NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations.

- Prove language ability equal to CLB Level 4 for NOC TEER category 4 and 5 occupations.

- Show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.

Occupations in Demand

- Have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in specific NOC job categories listed under this stream.

- Have 1 year of work experience related to the job. - Be 21 to 55 years old. - Have a high school diploma.

- Have appropriate training, skills, and/or accreditation for the job.

- Prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 4.

- Show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.

Critical Construction Worker Pilot

- Have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in the construction sector in specific NOC job categories listed under this stream.

- Have 1 year of work experience related to the job.

- Be 21 to 55 years old.

- Have a high school diploma or proof of completion of a construction-specific industry training program.

- Prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 (TEER 0, 1, 2, 3) or CLB Level 4 (TEER 4 and 5).

- Show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

- Have at least 1 year of work experience in Nova Scotia.

- Be 21 to 55 years old. - Have a Canadian high school credential or equivalent.

- Prove language ability in English or French on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). You need CLB 7 for skilled work in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) category 0 and 1. You need CLB 5 for NOC category 2 and 3 positions.

- Have a profile registered in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system.

Category

Foreign Worker

International Student

In-Demand Skills

Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply

Invitation required; meet claimed qualifications

Invitation required; meet claimed qualifications

Invitation required; meet claimed qualifications

Work Experience

2 years in same occupation (same NOC code) in Ontario; gained within 5 years; 30 hours/week (full-time) or equivalent part-time work

Not applicable

9 months in same in-demand occupation (same NOC code) in Ontario; gained within 3 years; 30 hours/week (full-time) or equivalent part-time work

Licence or Authorization (if applicable)

Required for occupations mandating it in Ontario

Required for occupations mandating it in Ontario

Required for occupations mandating it in Ontario

Education

Not applicable

Undergraduate or graduate degree/diploma from eligible Canadian institution; more than half obtained while in Canada

Canadian high school diploma or equivalent; ECA if education completed outside Canada

Intention to Live in Ontario

Must intend to live in Ontario

Must intend to live in Ontario

Must intend to live in Ontario

Legal Status in Canada

Required at time of application; maintained status accepted

Required at time of application; maintained status accepted

Required at time of application; maintained status accepted

Category

Masters Graduate

PhD Graduate

Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply

Invitation required; meet claimed qualifications

Invitation required; meet claimed qualifications

Education

Completed requirements for a masters degree; at least one academic year of full-time study or equivalent; degree from eligible Ontario university; not enrolled as a student unless for regulated occupation licensing or working full-time in Ontario; no bursary, grant, or scholarship commitments requiring return to home country

Completed requirements for a PhD degree; degree from eligible Ontario university; at least two years of PhD studies while legally living and studying in Ontario; no bursary, grant, or scholarship commitments requiring return to home country

Language

CLB level 7 or higher in English or French; approved language test within 2 years prior to application

CLB level 9 or higher in English or French; approved language test within 2 years prior to application

Residency in Ontario

Lived in Ontario for at least 1 year in past 2 years; cumulative residency totaling 12 months within past 2 years

Lived in Ontario for at least 1 year in past 2 years; cumulative residency totaling 12 months within past 2 years

Settlement Funds

Must have sufficient funds; combination of bank balance, annual earnings from Ontario employment, or Ontario job offer

Must have sufficient funds; combination of bank balance, annual earnings from Ontario employment, or Ontario job offer

Intention to Live in Ontario

Must intend to live in Ontario

Must intend to live and work in Ontario

Residency at Time of Application

Living in Ontario with legal status; or living outside Canada

Living in Ontario with legal status; or living outside Canada

Legal Status in Canada

Legal status required at time of application; maintained status accepted

Legal status required at time of application; maintained status accepted

Application Period

Submit within 2 years of completing masters degree requirements; date on degree must be within 2 years of application submission

Submit within 2 years of completing PhD degree requirements; date on degree must be within 2 years of application submission

Eligibility Criteria

Critical Worker Stream

Intermediate Experience Stream

International Graduate Stream

Occupations in Demand Stream

PEI Express Entry

Skilled Workers in PEI Stream

Skilled Workers Outside Canada Stream

Job Offer

Full-time, non-seasonal position from a PEI employer in an intermediate-skilled position (TEER category 4 or 5)

Full-time, non-seasonal position from a PEI employer in an intermediate-skilled position (TEER category 4)

Full-time, non-seasonal position from a PEI employer

Full-time, non-seasonal permanent job offer from a PEI employer in specified occupations

Prioritizes candidates with job offers from PEI employers

Full-time, non-seasonal position from a PEI employer in a high-skilled occupation (TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3)

Full-time, non-seasonal position from a PEI employer in a high-skilled occupation (TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3) with prior authorization

Work Experience

Minimum of 6 months full-time, continuous work experience with the PEI employer

Minimum of 6 months full-time Canadian work experience on an LMIA-based work permit relevant to the offered position

-

Minimum of 1 year full-time work experience directly related to the job offered by a PEI employer

Minimum of 9 months continuous full-time work experience with a PEI employer supporting immigration

Minimum of 2 years full-time work experience in the past 5 years

Minimum of 2 years full-time work experience in the past 5 years

Education

Minimum secondary school diploma

Minimum secondary school diploma

Graduated from a publicly-funded PEI institution

Minimum secondary school diploma

Meet the requirements of at least one of the Federal Economic Immigration programs

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Age

Between 18 and 59

Between 18 and 59

Between 18 and 59

Between 18 and 59

-

Between 18 and 59

Between 18 and 59

Language Proficiency

Minimum CLB/NCLC 4

Minimum CLB/NCLC 4

-

Minimum CLB/NCLC 4

-

Minimum CLB/NCLC 4

Minimum CLB/NCLC 4

Financial Resources

Sufficient to cover immigration costs for applicant and family

Sufficient to cover immigration costs for applicant and family

Sufficient to cover immigration costs for applicant and family

Sufficient to cover immigration costs for applicant and family

Sufficient to cover immigration costs for applicant and family

Sufficient to cover immigration costs for applicant and family

Sufficient to cover immigration costs for applicant and family

Intention to Settle

Genuine intention to settle in PEI

Genuine intention to settle in PEI

Genuine intention to settle in PEI

Genuine intention to settle in PEI

-

Genuine intention to settle in PEI

Genuine intention to settle in PEI