Provincial Nominee Program
Provincial Nominee Program
Migrating to Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program allows provinces and territories to nominate individuals who meet their specific labour market needs. PNP is ideal for candidates who want to settle in a particular province and may not meet the federal Express Entry requirements.
How It Works
You can apply directly to a province or get nominated through Express Entry. Each province has its own nomination criteria and streams that target workers with in-demand skills.
Eligibility for Express Entry
To qualify, applicants must meet the minimum criteria in one of the three programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trade (FST)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Key Requirements
- Education (foreign credentials must be assessed by Canadian authorities)
- Work experience
- Language proficiency (English, French, or both)
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Points are awarded based on factors like Core Human Capital, Spousal Factors, Skill Transferability, and Additional Points, with a maximum score of 1,200. Tie-breaking rules help select candidates for Invitations to Apply (ITA) within biweekly cut-offs.
Tips for Success
- Comprehensive Assessment: With over 60 legal pathways, we’ll help you find the best immigration program for you.
- Language Scores: Don’t worry if your scores are low—there are plenty of free resources to improve your language proficiency.
- Be Prepared: Make sure all required documents are submitted on time to avoid delays or complications.
- Carefully Review Your Application: Avoid mistakes that could lead to a 5-year ban for misrepresentation.
Processing Time
The government aims for a six-month processing timeline once you submit a complete, error-free application after receiving your ITA.
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Streams:
- Employer Job Offer Category:
- Foreign Worker Stream: For individuals with a job offer in Ontario in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B). No requirement to be in Canada at the time of application.
- International Student Stream: For international graduates from a Canadian institution with a job offer from an Ontario employer.
- In-Demand Skills Stream: Targets workers in high-demand occupations such as construction, agriculture, trucking, and personal support. Applicants don’t need to meet NOC 0, A, or B requirements.
- Human Capital Category:
- Ontario Express Entry – Human Capital Priorities Stream: For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool with work experience, language proficiency, and education matching Ontario’s labour market needs.
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream: For Express Entry candidates who are proficient in both French and English.
- Graduate Streams: Focuses on international students who have completed a Master’s or Ph.D. degree from an eligible Ontario university without needing a job offer.
- Business Category:
- Entrepreneur Stream: For individuals looking to start or acquire a business in Ontario. Minimum net worth and investment requirements vary by location (e.g., higher for Toronto and lower for other regions).
The benefit of Family or Friends Living in Ontario: Having close family members or friends in Ontario can provide strong ties to the province, helping to demonstrate your likelihood of successfully integrating and settling in Ontario, especially for streams under the Human Capital and Employer Job Offer categories.
Streams:
- Skills Immigration:
- Skilled Worker Category: For candidates with a job offer in a skilled occupation.
- Healthcare Professional Category: Targets physicians, nurses, and other health workers with job offers in the healthcare sector.
- International Graduate Category: For international students who have graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution and have a job offer in BC.
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Category: For workers in industries such as hospitality, long-haul trucking, and food processing.
- BC PNP Tech (Formerly Tech Pilot): Provides fast-tracked processing for candidates with job offers in one of 29 tech occupations.
- Entrepreneur Immigration:
- Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category: For individuals intending to start or invest in a business in BC.
- Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot: Targets entrepreneurs who wish to establish a business in smaller communities.
- Strategic Projects: For foreign companies that want to set up an operation in BC.
The benefit of Family or Friends Living in BC: Having family or friends in BC can show strong connections to the province, improving your chances of integration and adaptation, particularly for streams requiring job offers or work experience. Family ties can also support your long-term intent to settle in the province.
Streams:
- Alberta Express Entry Stream: Invites candidates from the federal Express Entry pool who have strong ties to Alberta or work experience that aligns with the province’s economic priorities.
- Alberta Opportunity Stream: For foreign nationals who are already working in Alberta and have a job offer from an Alberta employer.
- Self-Employed Farmer Stream: For experienced farmers with the resources to invest in a farming operation in Alberta.
- Entrepreneur Programs:
- Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: For international graduates of Alberta post-secondary institutions who want to start or run a business in Alberta.
- Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Stream: For highly educated international graduates from outside Canada who wish to launch innovative startups in Alberta.
- Rural Entrepreneur Stream: For entrepreneurs who wish to establish a business in rural communities.
The benefit of Family or Friends Living in Alberta: Having family or friends in Alberta can significantly improve your profile by showing you have support networks and a greater chance of settling successfully. This is especially beneficial for streams like Alberta Express Entry and Alberta Opportunity Stream, where connections to the province are a key selection factor.
Streams:
- Skilled Worker in Manitoba: For individuals who have a solid connection to Manitoba through ongoing employment and a job offer from a Manitoba employer.
- Skilled Worker Overseas: Targets skilled workers living outside of Canada who have a connection to Manitoba through family, friends, or invitations from the province.
- International Education Stream: Designed for recent graduates from post-secondary institutions in Manitoba. It includes the Career Employment Pathway, Graduate Internship Pathway, and Student Entrepreneur Pathway.
- Business Investor Stream:
- Entrepreneur Pathway: For business owners intending to start or purchase a business in Manitoba.
- Farm Investor Pathway: For those with experience in farm management who wish to establish a farm business in rural Manitoba.
The benefit of Family or Friends Living in Manitoba: Having close family or friends in Manitoba is one of the most substantial ties you can have for nomination under the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream. It shows your intent and ability to settle and integrate into the community, which is a critical factor for provincial nominations.
Streams:
- International Skilled Worker:
- Occupation In-Demand: For skilled workers with experience in in-demand occupations.
- Saskatchewan Express Entry: For candidates already in the federal Express Entry pool with experience in Saskatchewan’s priority occupations.
- Saskatchewan Experience:
- Existing Work Permit: For workers already in Saskatchewan with a valid work permit.
- Health Professionals: For doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
- Hospitality Sector Pilot Project: For lower-skilled workers in the food and beverage sector.
- Entrepreneur and Farm Categories:
- Entrepreneur Category: For individuals looking to establish or invest in a business in Saskatchewan.
- Farm Category: For experienced farmers.
The benefit of Family or Friends Living in Saskatchewan: Having relatives or friends in Saskatchewan can significantly improve your profile in both the International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Experience streams. Family ties in Saskatchewan demonstrate a clear intent to settle and a strong likelihood of long-term residency in the province.
Streams:
- Nova Scotia Experience (Express Entry): For candidates with one year of skilled work experience in Nova Scotia.
- Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities: Targets specific labor market needs.
- Occupation In-Demand Stream: For workers with job offers in occupations facing labor shortages.
- Skilled Worker Stream: For workers of all skill levels with job offers from Nova Scotia employers.
- Entrepreneur Stream: For experienced business owners or senior managers who wish to start or buy a business in Nova Scotia.
- International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: For recent graduates of a Nova Scotia post-secondary institution.
The benefit of Family or Friends Living in Nova Scotia: If you have family or friends in Nova Scotia, your likelihood of nomination increases, as the province prioritizes candidates with stronger local ties who are more likely to settle and contribute to its economy.
Streams:
- New Brunswick Express Entry Stream: For skilled workers in the Express Entry pool.
- Skilled Worker Stream: For foreign nationals with a permanent job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
- Entrepreneurial Stream: For experienced business owners or senior managers.
- International Graduate Stream: For recent graduates with job offers.
Benefit of Family or Friends Living in New Brunswick: Having family or close connections in New Brunswick significantly boosts your profile in streams like Express Entry and Skilled Worker as it indicates strong potential for successful settlement and long-term commitment to the province.
Streams:
- Express Entry: For candidates in the Express Entry pool who meet labor market needs.
- Labour Impact Category: For workers with a job offer from a PEI employer.
- Business Work Permit Stream: For foreign nationals who wish to start or buy a business in PEI.
The benefit of Family or Friends Living in PEI: Having relatives or friends living in PEI can enhance your chances under various streams by showing ties to the province and a higher likelihood of successful settlement.
Streams:
- Express Entry Skilled Worker: For skilled workers in the Express Entry pool.
- Skilled Worker and International Graduate: For individuals with a job offer.
- Entrepreneur and International Graduate Entrepreneur: For those looking to start or buy a business.
- Priority Skills NL: Targets healthcare and tech workers.
Benefit of Family or Friends Living in Newfoundland and Labrador: If you have family or friends living in the province, it can strongly support your application by showing your potential to settle in the province, particularly under the Skilled Worker and Priority Skills streams.
Streams:
- Skilled Worker and Critical Impact Worker Streams: For individuals with job offers from employers in Yukon.
- Business Nominee Program: For entrepreneurs.
Benefit of Family or Friends Living in Yukon: Having family
