The Traditional Process

Any foreign worker who wants to work and live in Canada in a specific province or territory will have to apply to the PNP in that particular area, following the information provided by the Canadian Visa Professionals. After that territory or province has assessed that the applicant is qualified, they will receive a provincial nomination. The second step of the traditional PNP process is to apply to Canada’s national immigration authorities for a permanent resident visa. Any necessary background checks and medical exams will be performed, and applicants will now pay their necessary fees and supply needed information and documents. The Canadian visa may be granted if the applicant as well as all family members meet the requirements.

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Applying via Express Entry

This second way of applying through the Provincial Nominee Program allows skilled workers to gain a Canadian visa within about six months, as long as the application was submitted successfully with all the required information. There are still a number of steps, which is why many people work closely with the Canadian Visa Professionals to ensure that they complete everything correctly the first time.

Workers will apply to the PNP either through the Express Entry profile or with the PNP Express Entry “stream” in their desired area of Canada and receive a provincial nomination (if they meet the PNP criteria). After the PNP nomination has been issued and their Express Entry profile is updated with that information, then they will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and provide all the necessary information and details to apply for their visa with the national Canadian immigration authorities.

Once they have received their Invitation to Apply (ITA), the applicant has 90 days to submit their finished Canadian visa application. An application fee, visa application, and the required documents will all be turned in together via the traditional process or the Express Entry process. In most cases, a visa decision is made within six months after the complete visa application was submitted using the Express Entry system.

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Documents Issued

Once you are approved for Express Entry immigration to Canada through the Federal Skilled Trades Program, you will receive multiple important documents. First, you and your eligible family members will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence, as well as a stamp in your passport that acts as your Permanent Resident Visa. When you first arrive in Canada, this is what you must show to be granted access to your new home country. Then, you will be mailed a Permanent Resident Card that you must carry to prove your status. At Canadian Visa Professionals, our team of experts help clients through every stage of the immigration process, including receiving their official permanent resident documents.

Benefits of Being a Permanent Resident of Canada

There are many benefits of being a permanent resident of Canada—you probably already know some if you are currently thinking about the Federal Skilled Trades Program application process. Some of these benefits include:

• Free basic health care
• Ability to live and work in Canada long-term
• Opening a bank account
• Obtaining a driver’s license
• Opportunity to buy a home
• Access to education programs
• Option to apply for citizenship
• Enjoying Canada’s diverse culture, high standard of living, and beautiful scenery
• And many more!

Canadian Visa Professionals will help you through the immigration process so that you can begin to enjoy all of these benefits as soon as possible. Call us to set up a consultation today!

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