Provincial Nominee Program Canada
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) lets provinces and territories nominate candidates who meet their local labour needs. A nomination can significantly boost your Express Entry profile. We help you find and apply to the right stream.
What is the Provincial Nominee Program?
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who want to settle there and who meet local economic needs. A provincial nomination can add substantial points to an Express Entry profile, effectively guaranteeing an invitation to apply.
Province-specific
Each province runs its own streams and criteria.
Big CRS boost
An Express Entry-aligned nomination adds 600 CRS points.
Two routes
Apply through Express Entry-aligned or base (non-Express Entry) streams.
PNP stream types
There are dozens of streams across the provinces. We match you to the ones you're most competitive for.
Base (non-EE) streams
Apply directly to the province, outside Express Entry.
In-demand occupations
Streams targeting specific skills and jobs.
How the PNP works
We help you choose a province, confirm eligibility, and apply.
Choose a province
Match your profile to a province's streams.
Check stream criteria
Confirm eligibility for a specific stream.
Express interest
Submit an EOI or application to the province.
Receive nomination
Get a provincial nomination if selected.
Apply for PR
Apply to IRCC via Express Entry or paper-based.
Confirmation of PR
Complete processing and become a permanent resident.
What you may need
Requirements vary by situation. Below are commonly requested documents.
Eligibility
- Meet the province's stream criteria
Skills & experience
- Work experience
- Qualifications
Language & education
- Language test results
- Credential assessment
Ties & intent
- Genuine intent to settle in the province
Who this is for
These profiles commonly apply with our support.
Skilled workers
Workers matching provincial needs.
In-demand occupations
Targeted jobs and skills.
International graduates
Graduates staying in a province.
In-province workers
Those already working locally.
Express Entry candidates
Boost your CRS with a nomination.
Entrepreneurs
Business streams in some provinces.
Provincial Nominee Program questions
How many CRS points does a nomination add?
An Express Entry-aligned provincial nomination adds 600 points to your CRS score.
Can I choose any province?
You apply to streams you qualify for; each province sets its own criteria.
Do I need Express Entry for a PNP?
Some streams are Express Entry-aligned; others are base streams outside Express Entry.
Do I have to live in that province?
A nomination comes with a genuine intention to settle in the nominating province.
Which province is easiest?
It depends on your profile; we help identify your strongest options.
Find your best PNP stream
Get matched to the provincial streams where you're most competitive.