Provincial Nomination
The Provincial Nominee Program grants provinces and territories the authority to nominate individuals for permanent residency who will fulfill their specific local labor market demands.
Each province in Canada has its own distinct Provincial Nomination programs that can assist in either a Federal Immigration application through the ‘Express Entry’ system or through a separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) application. In some cases, individuals nominated by a province or territory through the PNP can earn additional 600 points towards their Express Entry profile, increasing their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residency under Express Entry.
Under the PNP, provinces and territories in Canada are authorized to nominate individuals who have the skills, education, work experience, and other qualities required to contribute to the local economy and community. Each province and territory has its own set of eligibility criteria and streams within their PNP, tailored to their specific needs and priorities.
Many PNPs consist of employer-driven streams, enabling workers to be nominated if they have a permanent, full-time job offer and meet the nomination criteria set by the province or territory.
The different Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) offered by the Canadian provinces tend to fall mainly into the following clusters:
- Skilled workers
- Semi-skilled workers
- Business/Investors
- International Graduates/ Postgraduates
- Family/community connections
- Health Care Workers
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) currently available in Canada
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
- Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
- Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
- Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
Why Choose a PNP?
- Faster pathway to permanent residence
- Opportunities outside of major urban centers
- Favorable for candidates with ties to a specific province (job offer, education, family etc.)
- Ideal for individuals with lower CRS scores in Express Entry
How Can IMC Help you?
- The Provincial Nominee Program presents a valuable chance to acquire permanent residency in Canada. Nonetheless, it is crucial to recognize that the criteria and requirements for each PNP vary across provinces and territories. Consequently, even a single mistake in the application process can be costly. Our assistance aims to provide you with a clear understanding of the most suitable province and PNP stream for your application, along with the specific requirements that need to be met.
- We carefully examine the documents and proceed with submitting the PNP application.
- We also handle the review and submission of the final Permanent Residence application to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Throughout the process, we diligently track the application and maintain communication with the relevant government authorities, including Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) officials and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), on behalf of our clients.