As a foreign national applying for a Provincial Nomination Program or registering with a Job Bank in Canada, you will be required to input a Job Seeker Validation Code.
If you don’t have one, you cannot continue your application process.
This article explains the Job Seeker Validation code and how you can easily get one.
What is a Job Seeker Validation Code?
The Job Seeker Validation Code is a 4-digit code to identify your Express Entry profile.
You must also sign up for the Job Bank or apply for a Provincial Nomination Program in Canada.
The code is automatically generated by the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) system.
Provincial Nomination Programs that Require a Job Seeker Validation Code.
You will need a job seeker validation code to apply for the following Provincial Nomination Programs in Canada:
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
- Express Entry System for Skilled Workers in the Northwest Territories Nominee Program
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- Nova Scotia Express Entry Immigration (NSNP)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program
- Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
How to Get a Job Seeker Validation Code
You must create an Express Entry profile to get a Job Seeker Validation Code.
IRCC manages Canada immigration applications using the Express Entry System.
Without having an Express Entry profile, you cannot get a Job Seeker Validation Code.
How to Create an Express Entry Profile
To create an Express Entry profile, you must qualify and apply for one of the three Federal Economic Immigration Programs.
We have compiled a list of the Federal Economic Immigration Programs and their requirements so that you can determine which one you are eligible for.
The programs include:
1. Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
The Federal Skilled Workers Program is available for foreign skilled workers who want to become Canadian Permanent Residents based on their skills.
FSWP Requirements
To qualify for the FSWP, you must meet the following requirements.
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You must have NOC skill type 0, A, or B
- You must have experience in a paid job.
- You must prove your proficiency in English language or French
2. Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
The Federal Skilled Trades Program is available for skilled trade workers who want to become Canadian Permanent Residents based on their skills.
FSTP Requirements
You must meet these requirements to qualify for the FSTP
- You must have work experience in a skilled trade under NOC B.
- You must have a full-time valid job offer for at least 1 year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority.
- You must have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the last 5 years.
- You must prove your English or French proficiency
2. Canadian Experience Class
Canadian Experience Class is for skilled workers with Canadian work experience.
Canadian Experience Class Requirements
To qualify for the Canadian Experience Class, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must prove your English language or French proficiency
- You must have work experience in NOC skill type 0, A, or B
- You must have at least 1 year working experience in Canada within the last 3 years.
If you meet any of the requirements of the Federal Economic Immigration Program, you should apply for it through an Express Entry to get your Job Seeker Validation Code.
How To Find My Job Seeker Validation Code
After a successful application, you will receive a PDF message containing your Job Seeker Validation Code.
You can view the message following these easy steps:
- Log into your Express Entry account
- Click on the heading “View my submitted applications or profiles.”
- Go to the heading “Check status and messages.”
- Scroll down to the table titled “Correspondence.”
- Click on the arrow in front of the message. It will show a drop-down menu with a link
- Click on the link to open the PDF message. The PDF message contains a Job Seeker Validation Code.
What if I don’t get a Job Seeker Validation Code in the message?
Sometimes, the Express Entry profile number may be displayed in the PDF message instead of the Job Seeker Validation Code.
You should contact IRCC using the Case Specific Enquiry form in such cases.
Conclusion
The Job Seeker Validation Code is required while applying for a Provincial Nomination Program in Canada.
You are required to create an Express Entry profile to be issued a Job Seeker Validation Code.
If you need assistance creating your Express Entry profile, contact Immigly.com.
