Nigeria Abroad
Canada recently announced a historic Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023 that will see the country welcome over 400,000 immigrants per year.
Lately there has been a high increase in Nigerians migrating to Canada, which is not surprising as the wealth of opportunities in the country is almost unmatched.
It is however important to note that many who have relocated to Canada have advised that one needs to do their due diligence before beginning the process.
There are two ways to move from Nigeria to Canada. They are: Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Canada is a federal country, with 10 provinces and three territories. Eleven of these jurisdictions operate the PNP.
A lot of Nigerians are traveling to Canada as temporary residents and transitioning to permanent residents. This is a popular route for candidates who do not immediately qualify for permanent residence when applying from Nigeria.
Time spent in Canada as a temporary resident counts towards a permanent residence application.
Here are the required steps to take:
Provincial Nominee Program
The Provincial Nominee Program is a program that focuses on individuals who have the education, skills, and work experience to contribute to the economy of a particular Province.
The program centers on graduates, semi-skilled and skilled workers. Each of the Provinces has streams designated to meet the needs of their labor markets that usually target particular categories of people
The Provincial Nominee Program allows different Provinces in Canada to nominate individuals interested in settling in a particular province. The program aims at enhancing a broader and even distribution of immigrants across the country.
The following steps are required to qualify for the Provincial Nominee Program:
