PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAMS

The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province.

Each Canadian province and territory (except Nunavut and Quebec) has its own unique Provincial Nominee Program. Each PNP has at least one immigration stream that is aligned with the federal Express Entry immigration selection system.

General PNP Requirments

  • Intent and ability to become economically established in the province of application by joining the labour market on full-time basis.
  • Full-time permanent job offer in an eligible occupation.
  • Sufficient Settlement Funds.
  • Appropriate Qualifications, Trainings, Skills required for the job.
  • NOC 0, A, B require CLB 5 or higher.
  • NOC C, D require CLB 4
  • Legal status in the country of residence.
  • Expression of Interest may be required.

Provincial nominations issued under these Express Entry-aligned streams are known as ‘enhanced nominations’ and award Express Entry candidates an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.