How the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) works
Canada has total 13 Provinces and territories which has their own immigration programs (exception of Quebec) called PNPs. This program nominates the candidates who wish to apply their permanent residency. Each PNP has at least one immigration stream that is aligned with the federal Express Entry immigration selection system.
This program works if the workers have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province. To fill the application under this program, you must follow the instructions properly and submit a complete reviewed application to get the approval.
To be nominated by a province or territory, *you must follow the instructions or criteria by province and territory:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Eligibility
To apply as a provincial nominee, you must:
- meet the minimum requirements of one of the province or territory’s non-Express Entry streams
- be nominated under that stream
The criteria by province and territory vary and can change without notice.