Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) allow provinces and territories to nominate foreign workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs who possess skills targeted to local economic needs, conferring +600 points in Express Entry.
Who this pathway suits
Candidates who want to settle in a specific province or who need 600 bonus CRS points to secure an Express Entry ITA.
Eligibility at a glance
- Meet criteria for a specific provincial nomination stream
- Demonstrate intention to reside in the nominating province
- Possess qualifying job offer, regional work experience, or in-demand occupation listed by the province
- Satisfy provincial education and language benchmarks
How the process works
- Choose enhanced (Express Entry-aligned) or base (paper-based) PNP stream
- Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) or apply directly to province
- Receive provincial nomination certificate
- Accept nomination in Express Entry (+600 CRS points) or lodge base PR application with IRCC
- Receive federal permanent resident visa
Documents you will typically need
- Provincial nomination certificate, job offer or settlement connection proof, educational credentials, work experience records, passport
What to keep in mind
A provincial nomination in Express Entry guarantees an Invitation to Apply in the subsequent draw.
Official source: IRCC — How the Provincial Nominee Program works. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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