Cancellation or withdrawal of PNP nomination by a province or territory is possible. However, specific reasons must be behind a provincial or territorial government doing so. The Provincial Nominee Programs continue to be the leading pathway for Canadian immigration, apart from Express Entry. At least eleven Canadian provinces and territories operate the PNP, excluding Nunavut and Quebec. Over the last two years, PNPs have emerged as the most significant immigration program in Canada concerning the number of applicants who have arrived here.
However, in 2024, Canada Express Entry will outshine PNP, grabbing the top rank. Conversely, in the upcoming two years, 2025 and 2026, PNP will regain its top position and appear as the best Canadian immigration pathway. All this is evident from IRCC’s latest immigration levels plan, 2024-2026.
Understanding the significance of a PNP nomination
Obtaining a nomination via one of Canada’s PNPs will prove to be valuable for a candidate’s potential for successful Canadian immigration. It is all due to a PNP nomination’s ability to offer a potential immigrant a pathway to arrive in Canada through one of the several streams provided by the government under a specific program. Additionally, a provincial nomination offers a nominee 600 extra points under the Comprehensive Ranking System. However, they get these additional points only if they are an Express Entry candidate already. This entire process is called an Enhanced Nomination.
These bonus points will ensure that an existing Express Entry candidate in the pool will attain an ITA for Canadian permanent residence.
Cancellation or withdrawal of PNP nomination by a province – Is it possible?
Typically, every Canadian province that participates makes it evident that nominees might face cancelation of PNP nominations. However, this will happen if they fail to meet their nomination requirements. Also, this might occur any time before they attain approval for their Canadian PR.
For instance, a few conditions might include retaining an employment offer that qualified the candidate for a PNP nomination. Another condition could be maintaining specific fund levels essential for provincial immigration. However, this will depend on the eligibility criteria of the PNP streams.
One of the most common reasons behind withdrawing a PNP nomination could be a misrepresentation. The Canadian government uses this term to depict misrepresentation or hiding substantial facts concerning a relevant subject. This might be related to immigration, implying the inability to inform about the changes due to recent circumstances during the application procedure: employment loss or a newborn baby.
Given below are the precise reasons behind a local government canceling or withdrawing a candidate’s PNP nominations in each province:
British Columbia
PNP nominees in British Columbia might face nomination withdrawal if they cannot file for permanent residence to IRCC before the nomination’s expiration date. Other reasons might also apply to this province.
Ontario
Ontario’s government states that candidates must consistently project their intention to reside in Ontario until they acquire permanent residence in Canada. This will help them prevent the government from revoking their nomination.
Manitoba
Manitoba’s government will withdraw a candidate’s nomination if a candidate is found inappropriate for living, working, or beginning a business in this province.
Saskatchewan
The government of Saskatchewan might cancel a candidate’s PNP nomination under the following circumstances:
- If the nominee or their representative has willingly submitted a request for their nomination’s withdrawal.
- The nominee has acquired PR approval from a different immigration program other than Saskatchewan PNP.
Nova Scotia
Per the Nova Scotia government, a candidate might face a nomination withdrawal if IRCC learns that the chief applicant or their spouse, common-law partner, or dependent is inadmissible to Canada.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick’s government states that a candidate’s PNP withdrawal might occur under the following conditions:
- A candidate’s failure to submit a written request submission to modify a nomination before the expiry date given on an existing certificate.
- If it is evident that a candidate doesn’t genuinely intend to reside in New Brunswick.
Newfoundland and Labrador
The Office of Immigration and Multiculturism in Newfoundland and Labrador states that a candidate’s PNP nomination will be withdrawn if they don’t reveal the changes in their situation during their complete application procedure. The changes might be:
- Marital status change;
- Childbirth;
- Changes in job: Reduction in the working hours or employment loss;
- Obtaining a work permit or PR application decision
Northwest Territories
The cancellation of a provincial nomination might happen in the Northwest Territories if a candidate fails to apply for a PR within six months of obtaining their approval letter of nomination.
Alberta, Yukon, and PEI
These three Canadian provinces haven’t officially revealed the real reasons behind their local government’s decision to cancel or withdraw a PNP nomination. Therefore, aspiring candidates looking to immigrate to any of the above three areas must contact the authorities directly before they apply for the PNPs and make themselves aware of the province’s respective policies.
Do you have any queries on the Canadian Provincial Nominee Program? Get in touch with our immigration representatives at MakeHomeCanada by writing to us at [email protected].
