Provincial nominee programs (PNP)
PNP creates a pathway for immigrants looking to permanently reside in a specific province in Canada. Each Province has their own specific set of qualifications in line with its labor gaps and market shortages. Hence, special attention is given to those individuals with certain skill sets and experiences that meet the province’s criteria.
To apply for the Provincial Nominee Program, you must meet the requirements of one of the Province’s non-Express Entry streams and be nominated under that stream. To gain the nomination from the specific Province, an applicant must be in contact with the respective province and follow their specific instructions. Please keep in mind that PNP’s change over time and new streams are introduced, hence, it is crucial to stay updated on the newest programs.
Ontario:
Offers programs including but not limited to: Employer Job Offer Stream, Foreign Workers, International Students, Human Capital Stream, Master Graduates, Ontario Express, Entry Stream, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program, Ontario Human Capital Priorities.
British Columbia:
Offers streams such as Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Express Entry BC, Entrepreneur Immigration, Canadian Experience Class, BC PNP Tech Pilot, International Post-Graduate, Healthcare Professional.
Alberta:
Has immigration programs under these categories: Employer-Driven Stream, Strategic Recruitment Stream, Self-Employed Farmer Stream, Express Entry, Business Immigration, Family Sponsorship, Caregiver Program, Refugee Resettlement.
Manitoba:
The streams available in Manitoba are: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas, Entrepreneur Pathway streams including: Entrepreneur, International, Graduate Entrepreneur, Skilled Worker, Demand Express Entry, Farming Program.
Prince Edward Island:
Offers multiple programs including but not limited to: Atlantic Immigration Pilot, Immigrate to PEI as a Worker, PEI Express Entry, International Graduates, Skilled Workers in PEI, Skilled Workers Outside Canada, Critical Workers.
Newfoundland and Labrador:
Has immigration streams such as: Express Entry, Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Employer Stream.
Saskatchewan:
A number of streams are available including: Apply as an Entrepreneur, Saskatchewan Experience Category, Farm Owner and Operator, International Skilled Worker, Worker with Saskatchewan Work Experience
Northwest Territories:
The main streams in this province consist of: Critical Impact Worker stream, Skilled Worker stream, NWT Express Entry stream, Business Stream.
Yukon:
The streams available include: Yukon Nominee Program for skilled workers with approved Yukon job offers, Yukon Business Nominee Program, Yukon Nominee Program Express Entry stream, Critical Impact Worker Program, The Farm Investor Pathway, Business Investor Stream, Strategic initiative, Express Entry, Family Sponsorship.
New Brunswick:
Offers the following programs: Entrepreneurs, Graduates, Skilled workers with employer support, Skilled workers with family support.
Nova Scotia:
Operates a number of programmes including: Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities, Express Entry, Entrepreneur, International Graduate Entrepreneur, Skilled Worker