Dear Miss Powell, My daughter is in the express entry pool and she said she received an expression of interest from the province of Ontario. What does that mean? Is that what you call the provincial nominee? Does that mean she will now have enough points and will get permanent residence? Waiting for your urgent response. AD Dear AD, Congratulations! Your daughter is one step closer to receiving permanent residence in Canada. Some provinces scout the express entry pool for suitable candidates and invite then to apply to be nominated for permanent residence. This invitation to apply is called 'notice of interest' (NOI). Each province has its own way of selecting individuals whom they wish to nominate for permanent residence. The province usually evaluates the applicant’s connection to the province, labour demands and the overall profile of the candidate. Ontario is one of the provinces that examines the credentials of an applicant who is already in the Immigratio...
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