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Getting a Nurse Work Permit and Immigrating To Canada as a Nurse
Canada continues to experience a nationwide shortage of qualified nurses, creating immigration and employment opportunities for internationally educated nurses and medical workers. The federal and provincial governments have introduced streamlined pathways to attract experienced nursing and medical professionals in order to strengthen Canada’s health care system.
At Jane Katkova & Associates, our licensed immigration law experts specialize in assisting nurses with obtaining applying for a work permit in Canada once a job offer is secured and with their immigration applications. We guide nurses through every step – from eligibility assessment and program selection to document preparation and licensing support – ensuring a smooth, lawful, and successful transition to life and work in Canada.
At Jane Katkova & Associates, our licensed immigration law experts specialize in assisting nurses with obtaining applying for a work permit in Canada once a job offer is secured and with their immigration applications. We guide nurses through every step – from eligibility assessment and program selection to document preparation and licensing support – ensuring a smooth, lawful, and successful transition to life and work in Canada.
Options for Nurse Immigration to Canada
Express Entry for Nurses
The Express Entry system is Canada’s federal platform for managing immigration applications. Nurses may qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class, depending on their education, work experience, English and French language proficiency, and, if applicable, work history in Canada.
To address inquiries from recently graduated nurses, it is essential to note that every applicant applying through the Express Entry platform is required to demonstrate at least one year of continuous paid work experience in a skilled occupation within the last ten years. Language proficiency in English or French, or both languages, is to be evidenced through certificates of scores issued by an approved language testing system, and the applicant’s educational credentials are to be assessed by approved education credentials assessment organizations.
Our team assists clients with assessing their chances, calculating eligibility scores, preparing an accurate Express Entry profile, and improving Comprehensive Ranking System results.
Because health-care occupations are now among the categories targeted in dedicated Express Entry draws, qualified nurses have higher chances of being invited to apply for permanent residence.
Once IRCC draws the profile, our firm undertakes to assist our clients with the preparation of a comprehensive and well-evidenced application, ensuring that the application is flawless and represents our clients before IRCC, communicating with IRCC regarding the client’s application until the finalization of the application processing by IRCC.
To address inquiries from recently graduated nurses, it is essential to note that every applicant applying through the Express Entry platform is required to demonstrate at least one year of continuous paid work experience in a skilled occupation within the last ten years. Language proficiency in English or French, or both languages, is to be evidenced through certificates of scores issued by an approved language testing system, and the applicant’s educational credentials are to be assessed by approved education credentials assessment organizations.
Our team assists clients with assessing their chances, calculating eligibility scores, preparing an accurate Express Entry profile, and improving Comprehensive Ranking System results.
Because health-care occupations are now among the categories targeted in dedicated Express Entry draws, qualified nurses have higher chances of being invited to apply for permanent residence.
Once IRCC draws the profile, our firm undertakes to assist our clients with the preparation of a comprehensive and well-evidenced application, ensuring that the application is flawless and represents our clients before IRCC, communicating with IRCC regarding the client’s application until the finalization of the application processing by IRCC.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) for Nurses
Every province and territory operates its own Provincial Nominee Program designed to attract workers with the skills the provincial local labour markets need most.
Many provincial jurisdictions have dedicated health-care or in-demand occupation streams specifically welcoming registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.
Jane Katkova & Associates continuously monitors provincial announcements to identify open nomination streams for nurses.
We advise applicants on which provincial College of Nurses it is more advisable to apply for licensing, and which provincial immigration nomination programs best match their credentials.
Once we undertake representation of our clients’ cases, we handle the entire case, including the submission of both nomination and permanent-residence applications, ensuring accuracy, a well-substantiated application, and compliance with all local and federal requirements.
Many provincial jurisdictions have dedicated health-care or in-demand occupation streams specifically welcoming registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.
Jane Katkova & Associates continuously monitors provincial announcements to identify open nomination streams for nurses.
We advise applicants on which provincial College of Nurses it is more advisable to apply for licensing, and which provincial immigration nomination programs best match their credentials.
Once we undertake representation of our clients’ cases, we handle the entire case, including the submission of both nomination and permanent-residence applications, ensuring accuracy, a well-substantiated application, and compliance with all local and federal requirements.
Licensing and Regulation for Internationally Educated Nurses
Before practicing in Canada, every nurse must obtain a license from the nursing regulatory authority in the province or territory where they plan to work. Each jurisdiction has its own assessment procedures, including verification of academic credentials, language testing, and, in some cases, the requirement to pass a national examination such as the NCLEX-RN or CPNRE.
Our firm assists clients in aligning their immigration timeline with their professional registration steps. We are knowledgeable about the requirements of each provincial nursing college, explain to our clients the procedures for the license application, documentation standards, and help ensure that our clients meet every legal and professional requirement before arrival.
Our firm assists clients in aligning their immigration timeline with their professional registration steps. We are knowledgeable about the requirements of each provincial nursing college, explain to our clients the procedures for the license application, documentation standards, and help ensure that our clients meet every legal and professional requirement before arrival.
The PASS Program – Pre-Arrival Supports and Services for Nurses
The Pre-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) program is a free, government-funded initiative that helps internationally educated nurses prepare for work in Canada’s health-care sector even before they land. Eligible participants must have completed a recognized nursing program and received confirmation of permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Through PASS, nurses receive online training, mentorship from experienced Canadian nurses, employment preparation, and post-arrival referrals. At Jane Katkova & Associates, we help clients register for the program, integrate its learning modules into their settlement plan, and connect with the appropriate provincial resources.
Through PASS, nurses receive online training, mentorship from experienced Canadian nurses, employment preparation, and post-arrival referrals. At Jane Katkova & Associates, we help clients register for the program, integrate its learning modules into their settlement plan, and connect with the appropriate provincial resources.
Step-by-Step Checklist for Nurse Immigration
Once IRCC confirms receipt, your application enters the review phase. You will be informed of biometric and medical requirements at a later stage. Throughout the entire time your application is being processed, your case manager, under the supervision of Jane Katkova, will monitor the status of your application, ensure that all requirements and timelines are met, and that all responses to IRCC requirements are provided on time.
- Confirm eligibility under the Federal Skilled Worker Program or a Provincial Nominee Program.
- Obtain an Educational Credential Assessment for foreign diplomas and degrees.
- Complete language testing in English or French, meeting the required Canadian Language Benchmark.
- Create an Express Entry profile or apply to a targeted provincial stream.
- Receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.
- Prepare and submit documentation for licensing with the provincial or territorial nursing regulator.
- Register for the PASS Program if eligible, to gain early access to Canadian work-readiness training.
- Settle and begin employment in hospitals, clinics, or community health centres once licensing is granted.
Why Choose Canada and Jane Katkova & Associates for Your Nurse Immigration Journey
Canada offers nurses competitive salaries, safe workplaces, and respect for professional skills. The country’s universal health-care system relies on well-trained nurses who form the foundation of patient care. Demand for qualified nursing professionals continues to grow, with thousands of openings across all provinces.
By partnering with Jane Katkova & Associates, you gain a team with over two decades of experience in Canadian immigration and global mobility. We represent clients before federal and provincial authorities, assist with work permits and permanent residence, and coordinate with nursing colleges to make relocation straightforward and compliant with all regulations.
By partnering with Jane Katkova & Associates, you gain a team with over two decades of experience in Canadian immigration and global mobility. We represent clients before federal and provincial authorities, assist with work permits and permanent residence, and coordinate with nursing colleges to make relocation straightforward and compliant with all regulations.
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