Immigrate with the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is designed to attract skilled workers who want to settle in a specific Canadian province or territory and become permanent residents.
How to apply for a PNP in Canada
There are two primary methods to apply for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): through the Express Entry system or the traditional paper-based application process.
It’s important to note that Quebec operates its own immigration system separate from the PNP and does not participate in the program.
Which PNP category is best for you?
The following PNP categories provide a wide range of options for individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada based on their skills, experience, and connections to specific provinces.
Skilled Worker Categories
Skilled Worker Stream
For individuals with specific skills beneficial to the province. Requirements: Typically a job offer, but specifics may vary by province (e.g., Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador).
International Skilled Worker (Job Offer)
For candidates with a job offer in a skilled occupation. Requirements: Job offer in a specific province, varying points-based selection systems (e.g., Alberta, Saskatchewan).
International Skilled Worker (Tech Talent)
Eligibility: the technology sector. Requirements: Job offer in a high-skilled tech occupation, meeting specific criteria (e.g., Saskatchewan).
Graduate and Student Categories
International Graduate Stream
For international graduates from Canadian institutions. Requirements: Vary by province but often include a job offer (e.g., Manitoba, Ontario, British Columbia).
International Post-Graduate Stream
For those with a post-graduate degree from a Canadian institution. Requirements: Vary by province, with no job offer typically needed (e.g., Manitoba, Ontario).
Masters and PhD Graduate Streams
For international graduates with Canadian master's or PhD degrees. Requirements: Vary by province (e.g., Ontario, British Columbia).
Career Employment Pathway
For post-secondary students. Requirements: Job offer in an in-demand occupation, specific criteria depending on the province (e.g., Manitoba, New Brunswick).
Specialized Categories
Healthcare Workers Stream
For healthcare professionals. Requirements: Vary by province and specific healthcare occupations (e.g., Nova Scotia, Manitoba).
In-Demand Skills Stream
For individuals in specific high-demand occupations. Requirements: Often a job offer and specific work experience (e.g., Saskatchewan, Alberta).
French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
For French-speaking candidates with the required skills. Requirements: Vary by province and language proficiency (e.g., Saskatchewan, Manitoba).
Community and Pilot Programs
Rural Renewal Stream
For communities recruiting foreign workers. Requirements: Criteria vary by community and may nominate refugees for permanent residence (e.g., Alberta, Manitoba).
Strategic Initiative Stream
For candidates supporting strategic provincial initiatives. Requirements: Vary by the initiative and province (e.g., Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta).
Critical Need Categories
Rural Renewal Stream
Addresses labor shortages in specific sectors. Requirements: Vary by occupation and province (e.g., British Columbia, Saskatchewan).
Express Entry-Linked Streams
Express Entry Stream
For candidates with Express Entry profiles. Requirements: Vary by province and may include specific job offers or connections (e.g., Ontario, Nova Scotia).
Critical Worker Pilot
Critical Worker Pilot
Eligibility: Addresses critical labor shortages in various sectors. Requirements: Typically employer-driven, targeted recruitment (e.g., Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia).
Yukon Community Program
Yukon Community
Eligibility: Small- to medium-sized Yukon community businesses. Requirements: Flexible options for hiring foreign workers (e.g., Yukon).
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