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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Provincial Nominee Programs are the fastest-growing economic Canadian immigration pathway. Over recent years, the federal government has gradually increased provinces’ annual allocations for their respective PNPs, showing the increasing importance of these programs within the overall Canadian immigration landscape.

Under Provincial Nominee Programs, provinces and territories in Canada can nominate individuals and families who wish to settle in their province or territory based on criteria set by the province.

Each province and territory determines their own eligibility criteria for Provincial Nominee Programs. For example, one province might prioritize bringing in provincial nominees with experience in a certain occupation, while another province might prioritize bringing in provincial nominees with French-language experience. It depends on the needs of each specific province and territory.

In order to become a provincial nominee, applicants must show that they meet the set criteria. This will show that the applicant has the skills, education, and work experience to be able to make a positive contribution to the local economy and society. The province or territory will consider the application based on the needs of the specific province, as well as the applicant’s genuine intention to settle there.

Read about particular PNPs that contain upgraded Express Entry streams

  • 1. British Columbia PNP (BC PNP)
  • 2. Manitoba PNP (MPNP)
  • 3. Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
  • 4. Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
  • 5. New Brunswick PNP (NBPNP)
  • 6. Prince Edward Island PNP (PEI PNP)
  • 7. Newfoundland and Labrador PNP (NLPNP)
  • 8. Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
  • 9. Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
  • 10. Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

As of now, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) does not contain any upgraded Express Entry streams.