Provincial Nominee Program(PNP) is a major economic immigration pathway for immigration to Canada. It allows the provinces and territories of Canada to select foreign workers and entrepreneurs according to their economic, labour market and demographic needs and nominate them for permanent residence in Canada
As per the Immigration Levels Plan of Canada for 2023, the highest number of economic immigrants will be admitted to Canada through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In 2023, a total of 105500 immigrants will be admitted to Canada through PNP. In 2024, it will be 110000 and in 2025, it will be 117500.
For those who wish to settle in a particular province or territory of Canada, Provincial Nominee Program is the right option. Each Provincial Nominee Program has separate immigration streams or categories that target students, business persons, skilled workers and semi-skilled workers.
There are two types of application processes for applying to Provincial Nominee Program. They are:
The Non-Express Entry process is the process of applying to Canada PNP through streams that are not aligned to the federal Express Entry. The steps involved in this process are:
It should be noted that the processing of applications submitted through non-Express Entry streams would take longer to complete compared to Express Entry process.
There are two ways to apply through an Express Entry process.
The first is to apply directly to a province through one of their categories aligned to the federal Express Entry. Once you obtain the provincial nomination, you can apply through the Express Entry for Canada PR.
The second is directly creating an Express Entry profile. However, in the profile, you must indicate the province or territory where you prefer to settle. Some Provincial Nominee Programs would directly select candidates from the federal Express Entry pool and issue a Notification of Interest to them, inviting them to apply for permanent residence in Canada. If they successfully apply and obtain a provincial nomination, they can await for invitation from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) to apply for permanent residence in a subsequent Express Entry draw.
Alberta is one of the three Prairie Provinces of Canada with a fast-growing economy. As the province is rich in energy resources such as natural gas, oil, coal, minerals and oil sands, it is also called the energy province of Canada. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has three streams for skilled workers and four streams for entrepreneurs. They are:
Streams for skilled workers:
Streams for entrepreneurs:
British Columbia is Canada’s westernmost province and home to the third largest city of the country, Vancouver. With a thriving economy and numerous opportunities, British Columbia attracts immigrants in thousands. The immigration streams under BC PNP are divided into two categories:
Streams under the BC PNP Skills Immigration are:
Streams under British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration are:
Manitoba is the first province to launch a Provincial Nominee Program. Manitoba is a popular destination for immigrants. If you have a friend or relative living in the province, you have better chance of receiving a provincial nomination.
The streams under MPNP are:
It targets international students graduated from the recognized higher education institutions of Manitoba. The pathways under the stream are:
Entrepreneurs can settle in Manitoba through Business Investor Stream (BIS). It has two pathways, which are:
One of the Maritime Provinces of Canada, New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province in Canada. The immigration streams under New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program are:
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada with a strong economy. The immigration streams for skilled workers under Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) are:
The immigration streams for entrepreneurs under the NLPNP are:
The Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program, which helps immigrants settle in Northwest Territories of Canada, has three streams under it. They are:
Nova Scotia, a maritime province of Canada is known for high living standards, beautiful coasts and exquisite cuisine. It is a popular destination for immigrants to settle in. The various streams under NSNP are:
Ontario has been the most preferred destination for immigrants for a long time. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), which allows the immigrants to settle in the province, has several streams under it. They are:
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province of Canada, which has a flourishing economy. Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program has categories and streams that allow skilled workers and entrepreneurs to settle in this province. They are:
Immigration streams for workers:
Immigration stream for entrepreneurs:
Quebec is known for its French legacy and cultural heritage. Quebec operates its own permanent immigration programs. The francophone province of Quebec offers pathways for skilled workers to migrate to the province. They are:
The following pathways are for investors and entrepreneurs:
Saskatchewan’s immigration program has a diverse set of immigration pathways for skilled workers and entrepreneurs. They are:
Yukon, a Canadian territory, offers immigration pathways for skilled workers and entrepreneurs. Skilled workers can migrate to Yukon through Yukon Nominee Program and entrepreneurs under Yukon Business stream.
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