Express Entry Points for Provincial Nomination
A foreign national could receive 600 points if the government of a province names them in a nomination certificate. Typically, the government of a province issues these nomination certificates. This is in accordance with the specifications mentioned in subsection 87 (2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). These provinces would typically comprise:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan and,
- Yukon
Foreign nationals could end up receiving these points if:
- They have a nomination certificate bearing their names issued by the government of the province
- The province has verified the nomination certificate and,
- The foreign nationals have accepted the nomination certificates
However, foreign nationals could lose their entitlement to the 600 points offered under the provincial nomination if:
- The province that issues the nomination certificate revokes it later or,
- The foreign national declines the nomination
In this scenario, the authorities would adjust the total number of points assigned to the foreign national under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) accordingly.
Source: Citizenship and Immigration
