Canada’s provincial nominee programs (PNPs) offer a pathway to Canadian permanent residence for anyone who wants to move to a certain Canadian territory or province. In accordance with its unique economic and demographic needs, each province and territory in Canada has its own PNP. Continue reading to learn how to become a provincial nominee for immigration to Canada and the most recent PNP developments in Canada.
Let us put you through the process of immigration through PNP. Call +91- 93153 02842 for your eligibility assessment.
First, we determine your eligibility for the applicable provincial programs. PNP streams either use an online application through Express Entry or a paper-based application method. If you are not eligible for the Express Entry, we apply for you through the paper-based application. Once the province gives the ‘Notification of Interest (NOI or Provincial ITA), we contact the province to go through the provincial nomination process, help prepare your documents and submit the application for provincial nomination. Once we obtain the provincial nomination certificate, you will receive 600 additional Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. We then apply these points in the Express Entry and that essentially guarantees that you will get a permanent residence invitation (Federal ITA) from IRCC in the next draw. Once you get this invitation, we go ahead and submit your permanent residence application to IRCC, after helping you obtain all the required documents such as those employment, civil, police clearance (PCC), and IRCC Medical test.
The AINP has a number of streams/categories with varying criteria and nominates immigration candidates based on the ever-changing labour market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent AINP updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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Alberta | Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur | Accepting applications | No | No |
Alberta | Graduate Entrepreneur | Accepting applications | No | No |
Alberta | Farm | Accepting applications | No | No |
Alberta | Alberta Opportunity | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Alberta | Express Entry | Passive | Yes | No |
Alberta | Rural Renewal | Coming soon | No | Yes |
Alberta | Rural Entrepreneur | Coming soon | No | No |
Alberta | Accelerated Tech Pathway | Accepting applications | Yes | Yes |
The BC PNP has a number of streams/categories with varying criteria and nominates immigration candidates based on the ever-changing labour market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent BC PNP updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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British Columbia | Skilled Worker | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
British Columbia | Skilled Worker – EEBC Option | Accepting applications | Yes | Yes |
British Columbia | Skills Immigration: International Graduate | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
British Columbia | Skills Immigration: Skilled Worker | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
British Columbia | International Graduate: EEBC Option | Accepting EOIs | Yes | Yes |
British Columbia | Express Entry BC: Healthcare Professional | Accepting applications | Yes | Yes |
British Columbia | Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | Accepting EOIs | No | Yes |
British Columbia | Skilled Worker International Graduate (Includes EEBC Option) | Accepting applications | Yes | Yes |
British Columbia | Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (Includes EEBC Option) | Accepting EOIs | Yes | Yes |
British Columbia | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (Includes EEBC Option) | Accepting applications | Yes | Yes |
British Columbia | Skills Immigration: International Post-Graduate | Accepting applications | No | No |
British Columbia | Entrepreneur — Base Category | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
British Columbia | Entrepreneur Immigration — Regional Pilot | Open | No | No |
The MPNP has a number of streams/categories with varying criteria and nominates immigration candidates based on the ever-changing labour market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent MPNP updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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Manitoba | International Education Stream (IES): Graduate Internship | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
Manitoba | International Education Stream (IES): International Student Entrepreneur Pilot | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
Manitoba | Skilled Worker Overseas | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
Manitoba | Skilled Worker Overseas – Express Entry | Accepting EOIs | Yes | No |
Manitoba | Skilled Worker Overseas – Human Capital | Coming soon | No | No |
Manitoba | Skilled Worker in Manitoba | Accepting EOIs | No | Yes |
Manitoba | Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Employer Direct Recruitment | Coming soon | No | Yes |
Manitoba | Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Manitoba Work Experience pathway | Coming soon | No | Yes |
Manitoba | Business Investor: Entrepreneur | Accepting applications | No | No |
Manitoba | Business Investor: Farm Investor | Accepting applications | No | No |
Manitoba | International Education Stream (IES): Career Employment | Accepting EOIs | No | Yes |
Manitoba | Morden Community-Driven Initiative | Accepting applications | No | No |
The NBPNP has a number of streams/categories with varying criteria and nominates immigration candidates based on the ever-changing labour market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent NBPNP updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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New Brunswick | Strategic Initiative | Accepting applications | No | No |
New Brunswick | NB Express Entry | Accepting EOIs | Yes | No |
New Brunswick | NB Skilled Worker | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
New Brunswick | NB Business Immigration Stream | Accepting applications | No | No |
New Brunswick | Atlantic Immigration Pilot for New Brunswick Employers | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
The NLPNP has a number of streams/categories with varying criteria and nominates immigration candidates based on the ever-changing labour market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent NLPNP updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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Newfoundland and Labrador | Express Entry Skilled Worker | Accepting applications | Yes | Yes |
Newfoundland and Labrador | Skilled Worker | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Newfoundland and Labrador | International Graduate | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Newfoundland and Labrador | International Graduate Entrepreneur | Accepting applications | No | No |
Newfoundland and Labrador | International Entrepreneur | Accepting applications periodically | No | No |
Newfoundland and Labrador | Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador | accepting applications | No | No |
The NSNP has a number of streams/categories with varying criteria and nominates immigration candidates based on the ever-changing labour market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent NSNP updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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Nova Scotia | International Graduates in Demand | Open | Yes | Yes |
Nova Scotia | Experience: Express Entry | Accepting applications | Yes | No |
Nova Scotia | Labour Market Priorities | Passive | Yes | No |
Nova Scotia | Labour Market Priorities for Physicians | Accepting applications | Yes | Yes |
Nova Scotia | Skilled Worker | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Nova Scotia | Occupation in Demand | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Nova Scotia | Entrepreneur | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
Nova Scotia | International Graduate Entrepreneur | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
Nova Scotia | Physician | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
The OINP has a number of streams/categories with varying criteria and nominates immigration candidates based on the ever-changing labor market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent OINP updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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Ontario | Regional immigration pilot | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Ontario | Employer Job Offer – Foreign Workers | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Ontario | Employer Job Offer – In-Demand Skills | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Ontario | Employer Job Offer – International Students | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Ontario | Human Capital Priorities – FSW candidates | Passive | Yes | No |
Ontario | Human Capital Priorities – CEC candidates | Passive | Yes | No |
Ontario | Skilled Trades | Passive | Yes | No |
Ontario | French-Speaking Skilled Worker – FSW candidates | Passive | Yes | No |
Ontario | French-Speaking Skilled Worker – CEC candidates | Passive | Yes | No |
Ontario | Masters Graduate | Accepting applications | No | No |
Ontario | PhD Graduate | Accepting applications | No | No |
Ontario | Entrepreneur | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
The PEI PNP has a number of streams/categories and criteria for its PNP and nominates immigrants to Prince Edward Island based on the ever-changing labour market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent PEI PNPupdates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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Prince Edward Island | Express Entry | Accepting EOIs | Yes | No |
Prince Edward Island | Labour Impact – Skilled Worker | Accepting EOIs | No | Yes |
Prince Edward Island | Labour Impact – Critical Worker | Accepting EOIs | No | Yes |
Prince Edward Island | Labour Impact – International Graduate | Accepting EOIs | No | Yes |
Prince Edward Island | Business Impact – Work Permit | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
Quebec does not participate in Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program but instead operates its own immigration system. Its various programs invite immigrants to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) and the criteria for each individual program reflect current labour market needs in the province. The table below reflects the most recent Quebec immigration updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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Quebec | Quebec Skilled Worker Program | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
Quebec | Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) – Temporary Foreign Workers | Accepting applications | No | No |
Quebec | Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) – International Student | Accepting applications | No | No |
Quebec | Entrepreneur Program | November 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 | No | No |
Quebec | Self-Employed Worker Program | November 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 | No | No |
Quebec | Investor Program | Suspended until April 1, 2023. | No | No |
The SINP has a number of streams/categories and criteria for its PNP and nominates immigrants to Saskatchewan based on the ever-changing labour market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent SINP updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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Saskatchewan | International Graduate Entrepreneur | Accepting applications | No | No |
Saskatchewan | International Skilled Worker Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Experience: Hospitality Sector | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Experience: Long-Haul Truck Driver | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Saskatchewan | Tech Talent Pathway | Accepting applications | Yes | Yes |
Saskatchewan | International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry | Accepting EOIs | Yes | No |
Saskatchewan | International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
Saskatchewan | International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Experience: Existing Work Permit | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Experience: Health Professionals/Hospitality Sector Project, Long Haul Truck Driver Project | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Experience: Students | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Saskatchewan | Entrepreneur | Accepting EOIs | No | No |
Saskatchewan | Farm Owners and Operators | Accepting applications | No | No |
The NTNP has a number of streams/categories with varying criteria and nominates immigration candidates based on the ever-changing labour market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent NTNP updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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Northwest Territories | Express Entry | Accepting applications | Yes | Yes |
Northwest Territories | Skilled Workers | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Northwest Territories | Critical Impact Workers | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Northwest Territories | Business | Accepting applications | No | No |
The YNP has a number of streams/categories and criteria for its PNP and nominates immigrants to Yukon based on the ever-changing labour market needs of the province. The table below reflects the most recent YNP updates.
Province | Category / Stream | Program Status | Program Status | Job Required |
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Yukon | Yukon Community Program | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Yukon | Express Entry | Accepting applications | Yes | Yes |
Yukon | Skilled Worker | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Yukon | Critical Impact Worker | Accepting applications | No | Yes |
Yukon | Business Nominee | Accepting applications | No | No |
Each of Canada’s provinces and territories, apart from Nunavut and Quebec, operates its own unique Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) designed to meet its economic and demographic needs. A potential applicant should check with each province to see if they are eligible as program requirements and application processes differ substantially between them.
A step-by-step guide to applying to a Canadian PNP:
Some PNPs do not require an Express Entry profile to apply. These programs are called ‘base’ PNPs. Although each program's nomination procedure is unique, the overall procedure is crucial:
1. Apply for nomination
2. If nominated, apply for Canadian permanent residence through Permanent Residence Portal.
After receiving a nomination from a Canadian territory or province, you can use Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada's website to submit your application for permanent residence in Canada. Permanent Residence Portal.
Permanent residency applications filed through the Base PNP are processed much more slowly than electronic applications made through Express Entry. While a permanent resident application submitted through Express Entry typically takes 6 months to process, a paper-based application typically takes 18 months.
The provincial nominee programs (PNPs) provide a path to Canadian permanent residency for those who want to immigrate to a certain province or territory. Every Canadian province and territory has a unique PNP that is geared to meet local economic and demographic needs. Continue reading to learn how to become a provincial nominee for immigration to Canada and the most recent PNP developments in Canada.
Call +91- 93153 02842 for more details and to initiate this exciting process of settling in this beautiful and progressive nation: Canada.
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