Express Entry Vs Provincial Nomination Program
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Advantage - Someone with a sub-430 CRS is unlikely to ever get an ITA and 430-449 are unlikely to get an ITA in the near future. These applicants apply to PNs so that they can get the 600 extra points.
Disadvantage - It takes time. But when you think of it, waiting for 4-6 months is better than never getting an ITA.
Secondary disadvantage - Most members are worried that accepting a PN 'forces' them to settle down in that province. The reality though is that Permanent Residents cannot be forced to live or work in any province - they are free to move around exactly like Canadian citizens - this is called Mobility rights and it is enshrined in the Canadian constitution.
Bottom line, no disadvantage for sub-450 applicants.
Disadvantage - It takes time. But when you think of it, waiting for 4-6 months is better than never getting an ITA.
Secondary disadvantage - Most members are worried that accepting a PN 'forces' them to settle down in that province. The reality though is that Permanent Residents cannot be forced to live or work in any province - they are free to move around exactly like Canadian citizens - this is called Mobility rights and it is enshrined in the Canadian constitution.
Bottom line, no disadvantage for sub-450 applicants.
PNP from most provinces cost money (Application fee). Secondly, you need to wait for province to actually nominate you which takes months. Thirdly, after nomination you get 600 CRS points which means sureshot ITA in next draw but the catch is that you MUST land in the province of your nomination. To be on a safer side , you should genuinely try to settle in province of your nomination although Canadian constitution does allow you to work or relocate to any other province.
People prefer direct ITA because it saves them PNP application fee plus they have no moral obligation to settle in any particular province
People prefer direct ITA because it saves them PNP application fee plus they have no moral obligation to settle in any particular province
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