Apply for Canada PR via PNP without a job offer

by Mansi Sahai Published on 21/Oct/2022

The PNPs or Provincial Nomination Programs of Canada are the key categories via which one can immigrate to Canada as a permanent resident. PNPs are designed to allow provinces to invite skilled immigrants with required levels of experience, language skills and education. These programs target those skilled workers who can fulfill the local labour market needs and demands of different provinces.

When it comes to apply for Canada PR visa Provincial Nominee Programs or PNPs, the most common misconception is that all the PNPs require a job offer from any Canadian employer, but there are a few PNPs, which allows you to immigrate to Canada without job offer.

Let's find out the Canada PNPs via which you can apply for Canada PR without a job offer:

SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program)

The SINP is an immigration program designed by the province of Saskatchewan. The SINP allows the province to select eligible applicants for the PR in the province and nominate them for Canada PR to the government.

In Saskatchewan, there is always a huge demand for skilled and qualified professionals. The province invites immigrants to apply for SINP even if they don't have a job offer in hand via 2 of its sub-categories, i.e. SINP Express Entry and SINP Occupation in-demand.

Basic eligibility criteria includes:

Education level
Work experience or Canadian Study
Age
Language Proficiency in French and English
Canadian Work Experience
Sibling or Relatives Living in Canada as a Citizen or permanent resident

OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program)

OINP is designed to allow employers to select skilled workers who can fill the vacant positions. The Express Entry- Human Capital Priorities stream of OINP is the one via which you can apply for provincial nomination in Ontario without a job offer.

The OINP allows international students, foreign workers and other with the required experience, education and skills to apply for a provincial nomination for PR in Ontario.

Basic eligibility criteria includes: