Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Most provinces and territories in Canada can nominate immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These immigrants must have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of that province or territory, and must want to live there.

Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and criteria for their PNP. For example, in a program stream, provinces and territories may target students, business people, skilled workers or semi-skilled workers.

Each province and territory’s streams, eligibility requirements and nomination guidelines for their PNP can change without notice.

The province of Quebec does not have a PNP.

If you are nominated under a non-Express Entry stream:

you will have to apply through the paper-based process, and if the province or territory finds you eligible and nominates you, you will send an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

If you are nominated under a province or territory’s Express Entry stream, you must:

meet their requirements, and meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry. This includes meeting the requirements of at least one of the immigration programs it covers.

Apply

To apply for the PNP you must:

• apply to a province or territory for a nomination,
• be nominated by that province or territory, then
• apply to IRCC to become a permanent resident.

For further information, please contact us.