Canada Provincial Nomination Program
In Canada, most provinces can nominate immigrants through the Canada Provincial Nominee Program popularly known as PNP. These immigrants must have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy of that province or territory, and must want to live there.
Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and criteria for their PNP. For example, in a program stream, provinces and territories may target students, business people, skilled workers, or semi-skilled workers.
Since January 1, 2015, many provinces and territories have launched new Express Entry streams. Check their websites to learn more about which streams they offer.
After having been nominated, the applicant must make a separate application to IRCC for permanent residence. The application is then assessed based on Canadian immigration regulations.
Each province and territory’s streams, eligibility requirements and nomination guidelines for their PNP can change without notice.
Check websites of the provinces or territories on the side menu for the most up-to-date information.
If you are nominated under a non-Express Entry stream:
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you will have to apply through the paper-based process, and
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if the province or territory finds you eligible and nominates you, you will send an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
If you are nominated under a province or territory’s Express Entry stream, you must:
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meet their requirements, and
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meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry
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this includes meeting the requirements of at least one qualifying immigration program. CLICK HERE
If you are invited to apply for permanent residence, you will submit an online application to IRCC.
