| Application Method 1 | Process Steps |
| Contact Province/Territory for Nomination | 1. Initiate contact with the province or territory for nomination under an Express Entry stream.
2. If nominated, create, or update your Express Entry profile to reflect the nomination. |
| Application Method 2 | Process Steps |
| Express Entry Profile Creation | 1. Create an Express Entry profile and indicate your interest in specific provinces or territories.
2. If a province or territory expresses interest through a “notification of interest,” contact them directly. 3. Apply to their Express Entry stream. 4. Upon nomination, the province or territory will electronically send a nomination certificate to your account, and you accept it. |
PNP Programs
To be eligible for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), you should possess the skills, education, and work experience that can benefit the economy of a specific province or territory in Canada. You should also have the desire to live in that province and the intention to become a permanent resident of Canada.
Your application method for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream depends on the specific stream’s requirements, and you may apply either through the non-Express Entry or Express Entry process.
Non-Express Entry Process
- Apply to the province or territory for nomination under a non-Express Entry stream.
- Meet the eligibility requirements set by the nominating province or territory.
- Upon nomination, apply for permanent residence online.
- As part of the process, undergo a medical examination and obtain a police certificate.
- Note that application processing times are usually longer than those through Express Entry.
Express Entry Process
In the online Express Entry process, there are 2 ways to apply:
In Canada, The Following Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) Are Available:
Below all provincial programs allow provinces and territories in Canada to nominate individuals for permanent residency based on their specific economic and demographic needs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria and application process.
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
- Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
- Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
- Askatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)