Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Provincial and territorial governments nominate individuals who want to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province or territory. Each PNP is tailored to the province's specific economic and demographic needs.
Why Choose Provincial Nominee Program?
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who want to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province. Each province has its own unique criteria and streams designed to meet regional economic needs.
Key Benefits of Provincial Nomination
Why PNP might be your best pathway to Canadian permanent residence
600 Additional CRS Points
Provincial nomination adds 600 points to your Express Entry CRS score, virtually guaranteeing an invitation to apply
Lower Entry Requirements
Many PNP streams have lower language and education requirements compared to federal programs
Regional Economic Needs
Programs designed to meet specific provincial labor market demands and economic priorities
Settlement Support
Many provinces offer settlement services and support for nominees and their families
Provincial & Territorial Programs
Explore immigration opportunities across Canada's provinces and territories
Main Streams:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Alberta Express Entry Stream
- +1 more streams
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Main Streams:
- Skills Immigration
- Express Entry BC
- +1 more streams
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Main Streams:
- Skilled Workers in Manitoba
- Skilled Workers Overseas
- +1 more streams
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Main Streams:
- Express Entry Labour Market Stream
- Skilled Workers with Employer Support
- +1 more streams
Key Industries:
Main Streams:
- Express Entry Skilled Worker
- Skilled Worker
- +2 more streams
Key Industries:
Main Streams:
- Express Entry
- Skilled Worker
- +2 more streams
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Main Streams:
- Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
- Skilled Worker
- +1 more streams
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Main Streams:
- Human Capital Priorities
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker
- +2 more streams
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Main Streams:
- Express Entry
- Labour Impact
- +1 more streams
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Main Streams:
- Express Entry
- Occupations In-Demand
- +1 more streams
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Main Streams:
- Skilled Worker
- Express Entry
- +1 more streams
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General Eligibility Requirements
Common requirements across most Provincial Nominee Programs
- Relevant work experience in nominated occupation
- Minimum 1-2 years of work experience (varies by stream)
- Work experience must be in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
- Some streams require Canadian work experience
- Minimum high school education
- Post-secondary education preferred
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) required
- Some streams require Canadian education
- Minimum CLB 4-7 depending on occupation and stream
- English and/or French language test results
- Higher language scores improve chances
- Some streams have specific language requirements
- Proof of sufficient settlement funds
- Varies by family size and province
- Additional funds may be required for some provinces
- Some streams waive this requirement with job offer
PNP Application Process
Step-by-step journey from province selection to permanent residence
Our PNP Services
Comprehensive support for your Provincial Nominee Program application
- Comprehensive province selection analysis
- Stream eligibility assessment
- Document requirements checklist
- Application strategy development
- Initial consultation (2 hours)
- Province-specific guidance
- Everything in Assessment Package
- Full application preparation
- Document compilation and review
- Forms completion assistance
- Express Entry integration
- Support until final decision
- Everything in Complete Package
- Multiple province applications
- Job search assistance
- Employer outreach support
- Settlement planning guidance
- Priority consultation access
PNP Success Stories
Real clients who achieved their Canadian immigration goals through PNP
Rajesh Patel
Software Engineer
"Nominated by Alberta after 1 year of work experience in Calgary. The lower CRS requirement made all the difference."
Maria Santos
Registered Nurse
"Manitoba's healthcare focus and settlement support made it the perfect choice for our family's immigration journey."
Chen Wei
Data Scientist
"BC's tech-focused streams and regular draws provided a clear pathway to permanent residence in Vancouver."