Provincial Nomination Program (PNP)

Fast-track your Canadian permanent residence through provincial nomination programs tailored to regional economic needs

Program Overview

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and are interested in settling in a particular province. Each province has its own unique immigration streams and criteria based on their specific economic and demographic needs.

A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, virtually guaranteeing an invitation to apply for permanent residence.

Fast Processing

Provincial nominations significantly speed up the permanent residence application process.

Provincial Focus

Each province designs streams to meet their specific labor market and economic needs.

Multiple Pathways

Various streams available for skilled workers, students, entrepreneurs, and more.

Provincial Programs

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Ontario's PNP offers streams for skilled workers, international students, and entrepreneurs. Popular streams include Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking Skilled Worker, and Employer Job Offer categories.

Express Entry-aligned streams available
In-demand skills and tech draws

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

BC PNP features Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC streams for workers and international graduates, plus an Entrepreneur Immigration stream.

Tech Pilot for in-demand tech occupations
Regional pilot programs for smaller communities

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

AINP includes the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Express Entry Stream, and Rural Renewal Stream for those working in Alberta.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

SINP offers International Skilled Worker, Saskatchewan Experience, and Entrepreneur categories with occupation in-demand draws.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

MPNP features Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams, plus Business Investor categories.

Atlantic Provinces

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador each have their own PNPs with various streams for skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs.

General Eligibility

While each province has specific requirements, common eligibility factors include:

Connection to the province (job offer, work experience, education, or family)
Relevant work experience or education
Language proficiency (CLB 4-7 depending on stream)
Intention to settle in the nominating province
Ability to economically establish in the province

Application Process

Choose Province & Stream

Research provincial programs and select the stream that best matches your profile.

Submit Expression of Interest or Application

Apply directly to the province or submit an EOI to be considered in draws.

Receive Provincial Nomination

If approved, receive a provincial nomination certificate.

Apply for Permanent Residence

Submit your PR application to IRCC with your provincial nomination.

PNP FAQ

Common questions about Provincial Nomination Programs

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PNPs let individual provinces and territories nominate candidates who meet their specific labour market or community needs. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your Express Entry score, virtually guaranteeing an invitation to apply.

You can research and apply to multiple provincial streams if you're eligible, but each province has its own criteria and process, so we help you identify which streams best match your profile before you invest time in an application.

It depends on the stream. Some PNP streams require a job offer from an employer in that province, while others (like express entry-aligned streams) are based purely on your skills and connection to the province's labour market.

Processing times vary by province and stream, ranging from a few weeks to several months for the nomination step alone, followed by federal processing of your permanent residence application.