Provincial Nominee Program
Interested in living in a Specific Canadian province? We can help you get nominated and Immigrate to Canada as permanent residence
What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?
Provincial Nominee programs allow provinces to select applicants based on their credentials and provincial needs, to become a candidate for permanent residence.
Once you are nominated by a Canadian province, you can apply for permanent residency.
Since the Canadian Federal Government can only approve applicants for permanent residency, PNP is a 2-step process:
- Become nominated by your selected province; and
- Apply for permanent residency at the federal level
Am I Eligible for Provincial Nomination?
Generally, applicants must demonstrate ties to their chosen province, such as work experience, education, and an intention to remain in the province on a long-term basis.
Each province has different nomination criteria, and many have different streams for particular types of candidates. These streams include:
- Applicants with skilled work experience
- Applicants with high level education
- Applicants who are entrepreneurs looking to start or invest in a business with in the province
- Applicants with specific experience in a job sector with labours shortages
NOTE: Provinces may change their nomination requirements without warning and thus applicants should always stay updated with provincial requirements.
Provincial Nominee Program and Express Entry
Once you are nominated by your chosen province for permanent residency, you can apply for permanent resident using the Express Entry System. Most provincial nominee programs are linked with the Express Entry system.
The Express Entry system selects qualified candidate who demonstrate enough points to apply for permanent residency. In the Express Entry system, provincial nominations provide applicants with 600 CRS points. In the Express Entry world, this guarantees an Invitation to Apply.
NOTE: Applicants who are awarded 600 points based on their PNP must also ensure they satisfy the other requirements associated with their Express Entry program.
Advantages of Provincial Nominee Programs
600 CRS in your Express Entry profile
PNP provides applicants with 600 CRS points on their Express Entry Profile, effectively securing an Invitation to Apply for permanent residency.
Automatic PNP Consideration from 1 or more Provinces
Certain Provincial Nominee Programs enable applicants with an Express Entry profile to automatically receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) and become automatically considered for nomination. This means you may receive Notifications of Interests from multiple provinces, giving you the choice of which one to apply to.
If you already live in a particular provinceand are employed in a labour sector in shortage, you may already qualify.
Have a Question?
How We Can Help
Our representatives are up to date with PNP requirements and can help you select the program which best suits your situation. PNP applications can be tiresome and complex. Our representatives are here to alleviate your stress and worries and guide you towards your dream in becoming Canadian permanent residents.
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My thanks to you and your team, Shabnam. My wife and I have just entered Canada and received our documents. I am now a Federal Skilled Worker 😉 We couldn’t have done this without you.
Ernesto D
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Provincial Nominee Program?
The candidates must be willing to work and live in that province which make them qualified to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Each province has different streams targeting to specific individuals who fall under that stream. For example, most provincial nominee programs have a stream directly targeting international graduates or skilled workers. Each stream has its own requirements that every candidate must meet.
Who can apply under this program?
Which provinces have this program?
– Alberta
– British Columbia
– Manitoba
– News Brunswick
– Newfoundland and Labrador
– Northwest territories
– Nova Scotia
– Ontario
– Prince Edward Island
– Saskatchewan
– Yukon