Canadian Immigration | Practical Guide

Become a Registered Nurse in Canada: Express Entry, PNP & Work Permit Pathways (Full RCIC Processing)

By Radmila Lim, RCIC (R414423) — Lawseph & Associates Inc.


International nurses | Canada immigration for nurses | Express Entry for RNs | Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) | Work permits for nurses

Thank you for reaching out—and congratulations on your nursing experience! Canada is experiencing a nationwide
shortage of nurses across multiple provinces. Your background in Med-Surg and surgical nursing makes you a strong
candidate for Canadian immigration.

How We Help (RCIC-Led, End-to-End)

At Lawseph & Associates Inc., our licensed RCIC consultants specialize in relocating internationally educated nurses through:

  • Express Entry – Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) for direct Permanent Residence (PR) when your CRS profile is competitive.
  • Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) with healthcare streams that can boost your PR chances—even with a lower CRS.
  • Job-Offer & Work Permit Pathways (LMIA or LMIA-exempt, where applicable) to get you working in Canada sooner while we manage your PR in parallel.
  • Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) via designated employers in Canada’s Atlantic provinces.

What Our Full RCIC Application Processing Includes

  • Eligibility strategy: We map the fastest, most reliable path to PR based on your profile.
  • Document prep & compliance: We assemble a complete, consistent file to reduce refusals and delays.
  • Credential pathway: Guidance on ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) and NNAS/NCLEX-RN steps.
  • Language planning: IELTS/CELPIP or TEF strategy to maximize CRS and program eligibility.
  • Employer & province targeting: We align your profile with healthcare employers and PNP streams.
  • Submission & tracking: We file, monitor, and respond to updates through our secure CRM workflow.

Quick Intake: Tell Us About Your Nursing Profile

Share a few details so we can tailor your immigration plan:

  1. Highest nursing credential (degree/diploma), school, and graduation year.
  2. Total years of RN experience and current specialty/unit (e.g., Med-Surg, surgical, ICU).
  3. Language tests completed (IELTS/CELPIP or TEF) and scores (if any).
  4. Status of ECA (WES/ICAS/etc.) and NNAS/NCLEX-RN (if started).
  5. Preferred provinces/cities in Canada and target timeline to move.
  6. Any Canadian connections (family/friends) and settlement budget.
  7. Previous Canadian visa/permit or immigration applications (if any).
Why nurses choose us:

  • Licensed RCIC representation under IRPA s.91.
  • Healthcare-focused strategy (Express Entry, PNP, AIP, Work Permits).
  • Reduced risk of refusals, misrepresentation, and returned files.
  • Clear timeline planning from “job-ready” to “PR-ready.”


Book a Consultation

We’ll evaluate your eligibility, outline your best pathway (Express Entry, PNP, Work Permit, or AIP), and provide a step-by-step plan to PR—managed entirely by our RCIC team.

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Best regards,

Lawseph & Associates Inc.
Licensed RCIC Immigration Consultants
432-100 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON, M5H-3K6
📞 416-962-3334 | 🌐 lawsephandassociates.com