Canada Provincial Nominee Program

Provincial Nomination is a fast-track option for applying for a Canadian Permanent Residence Visa.

Who can apply for a Provincial Nominee Program?

• Having matching skillsets, qualifications and work experience as per the PNP guidelines
• Want to live and work in that province
• Want to get a Canada Permanent Residence Visa

Each province or territory has its own Provincial Nomination criteria and streams to target specific groups. The applicant must meet the specific eligibility criteria of the Canadian province wherein the applicant wishes to move.
The PNP streams may target –

• Skilled workers
• Semi-skilled workers
• Students
• Business Investors

Every Canadian province other than Quebec that has different selection criteria and two other territories has their individual PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) sign an agreement with IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) and allow them to select immigrants who meet all the requirements they have originally set.

The basic feature of having a Provincial Nomination in the Express Entry System is that provinces can play significant and important role and give specific points (600). On 2nd January 2015, these particular provinces announced their varied intentions and criteria for accepting programs under the Express Entry System.

How to apply for a Provincial Nominee Program?

Step-by-step guidance to apply through Express Entry:

• Create an Express Entry profile and submit the EOI application
• Apply for a Express Entry-aligned PNP stream
• Receive a Nomination from a specific province
• After receiving the successful Nomination letter from a Province, confirm and receive 600 additional points to your CRS
• Receive an ITA under the draw rounds and apply for the PR application

Step-by-step guidance to apply through Non-Express Entry:

• Choose the right PNP stream as per the eligibility
• Submit the PNP application directly to the Province or Territory
• Receive a Provincial Nomination Certificate
• Submit the PR application to the Canadian Federal Government

How many PNP streams are there in Canada?

More than 80 different PNP programs are managed by the Canadian Provinces and Territories, except for Quebec and Nunavut.

Canadian Provinces and Territories

• Alberta provincial nominee program
• Ontario provincial nominee program
• Saskatchewan provincial nominee program
• British Columbia provincial nominee program
• Manitoba provincial nominee program
• New Brunswick provincial nominee program
• Newfoundland and Labrador provincial nominee program
• Nova Scotia provincial nominee program
• Northwest Territories provincial nominee program
• Nunavut provincial nominee program
• Prince Edward Island (PEI) provincial nominee program
• Quebec provincial nominee program
• Yukon provincial nominee program

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