Get nominated by a Canadian province or territory for permanent residence. PNP offers multiple pathways tailored to regional economic needs and your unique skills and experience.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are immigration programs operated by Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who meet their specific economic and social needs
Discover the unique advantages of immigrating to Canada through a Provincial Nominee Program
Higher chances of immigration with tailored criteria
Access to specific job markets and communities
Support for settlement and integration in the province
To be eligible for a PNP, you must meet the specific criteria set by each province and territory
Common questions about provincial nomination pathways to Canada
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The Provincial Nominee Program allows provinces to nominate candidates based on their specific labor market needs, while Express Entry is a federal system that manages applications for economic immigration programs. PNP nominees who apply through Express Entry-aligned streams receive 600 additional CRS points, virtually guaranteeing an invitation.
You can generally submit expressions of interest to multiple provinces simultaneously, but you can only hold one active nomination at a time. Accepting a nomination from one province typically requires withdrawing applications from others.
It depends on the stream. Some PNP streams, like those aligned with Express Entry, don't require a job offer, while others, particularly employer-driven or skilled worker streams, require a valid job offer from an employer in that province.
Processing times vary by province and stream, typically ranging from a few weeks to several months. Express Entry-aligned streams are often faster, sometimes processing in as little as a few weeks.
Yes, provincial nomination is based on your intent to reside and work in that specific province. While Canada's Charter allows mobility rights, PNP applicants are expected to genuinely intend to settle in the nominating province.