Canada PNP: Immigrate to Canada through Provincial Nominee Program

Canada PNP was launched in 1988, the leading way for skilled workers to migrate to Canada. Every province and territory in Canada operates the PNP to welcome skilled workers worldwide and help strengthen their economies.

What is Canada PNP and how does it work?

A Canada PNP, or Provincial Nominee Program, is a pathway for applicants to immigrate to Canada by applying to a specific province or territory based on their skills and experience required in that province. The province then nominates them for permanent residency in Canada.

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian Provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province. The only exceptions for PNP Programs are the Northern Canada territory of Nunavut and Quebec. The province of Quebec has the authority to establish its selection criteria for economic immigration.

The primary purpose of the PNP is to spread the benefits of immigration across Canada. Each PNP stream has at least one immigration stream aligned with the Federal Express Entry immigration selection system. Provincial nominations issued under these Express Entry-aligned streams are enhanced nominations. The benefits of enhancing PNP streams are that they award Express Entry candidates additional CRS 600 points, which essentially guarantee they will receive permanent residence invitations under Express Entry.

Canada PNP Streams  

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate candidates for immigration. Besides Nunavut and Quebec, Canada’s provinces and territories operate PNP Programs designed to meet their economic and demographic needs.  Here are the lists of Canada PNP Streams:

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, also known as the Alberta Immigration Nominee Program (AINP), has eight options. Alberta is located in Western Canada, home to two of Canada’s largest cities, Calgary and Edmonton. It is the most populous of the country’s three Prairie Provinces and is also renowned as one of the most beautiful parts of North America.

Alberta operates the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), which formerly chooses the prospective immigrants with the right mix of skills and work experience needed by the province to receive an Alberta Provincial Nomination Certificate.

Here are the eight streams that can applicant can choose from:

Streams for workers

• Alberta Opportunity Stream: This stream is for foreign nationals and international graduates working in Alberta after completing their studies at an Alberta post-secondary institution. They can apply for a provincial nomination under the Alberta opportunity stream.
• Alberta General Express Entry Stream: This stream is for eligible candidates in the Express Entry (EE) system with a CRS score of 300 and working in a listed occupation.
• Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway: This stream is for candidates under the Express Entry stream who are working in Alberta’s Technology industry or who have received a job offer from that industry in 38 occupations identified by the province.
• Rural Renewal Stream: This stream is for candidates with a job offer from an Alberta employer who want to work in a rural Alberta community.

Streams for Entrepreneurs

• Farm Stream: This stream is for those who wish to operate a framing business in Alberta
• Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: This stream is for international graduates of a designated post-secondary institute in Alberta who are willing to start a business in Alberta
• Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: This stream is for foreign nationals who have graduated outside Canada and who wish to start a business in Alberta
• Rural Entrepreneur Stream: This stream is for entrepreneurs who want to acquire a business or start one in a rural Alberta community.

Application fee

The application fee for AINP is CAD 500.

Requirements to apply for AINP

• Valid work permit
• Must be working in an eligible occupation in Alberta that matches your work experience
• A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4 or 5, depending on the occupation
• A minimum of 12 months of work experience in Alberta in the last 18 months or a minimum of 1 year in the previous 30 months.

 

Category	Is a job required?
Alberta Opportunity Stream	Yes
Alberta Express Entry Stream	No
Accelerated Tech Pathway	Yes
Rural Renewal Stream	Yes
Farm Stream	No
Graduate Entrepreneur Stream	No
Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream	No
Rural Entrepreneur Stream	No

 

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

The BC PNP is home to the third-largest city, Vancouver, and British Columbia is one of the most diverse provinces in Canada. British Columbia’s economy focuses on a strong natural resources sector with an emphasis on forestry and mining. Its natural environment, with expansive forests and a unique coastal climate, is renowned as one of the most beautiful in Canada and indeed the world.

BC. PNP Immigration stream

There are three streams to British Columbia, where there are three options to choose from:

• Skills Immigration stream: This stream is for skilled workers, healthcare professionals, international graduates, postgraduates, and entry-level and semi-skilled workers. All candidates, except international students, need a current job offer.
• Express Entry British Columbia Stream: This is an express entry British Columbia stream for skilled workers, healthcare professionals, and international graduates only.
• Entrepreneur Immigration: This stream is for International entrepreneurs who wish to immigrate to BC to set up a business and support innovation and economic growth in the province.

Application fees

The application fees for BC PNP depend on the immigration category, but generally, application fees can range from CAD$3,500- CAD$1,475.

Requirements to apply for B.C. PNP Immigration stream

• Have a job offer from B employer in a skilled position
• Meet the language requirement
• Demonstrate relevant work experience
• Education qualifications
• Express Entry Profile
• Be a permanent resident in Canada
• Have a good standing in British Columbia

Category	Streams	Is a job required?
Skills Immigration	Skilled Worker	Yes
		(NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3)
	Healthcare Professional	Yes
	International Graduate	Yes
	International Post-Graduate	No
	Entry-level and Semi-skilled worker	Yes, candidates must be currently working.
Express Entry B.C.	Skilled Worker Category	Yes
	Health Care Professional Category	Yes
	International Graduate Category	Yes
	International Post-Graduate Category	No
Entrepreneur Immigration	Entrepreneur Immigration	No
	Entrepreneur Immigration - Regional Pilot	No
	Strategic Projects Category	No

 

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

Manitoba was the first province to launch a Provincial Nominee Program in 1998. It became a permanent residency program. The program was launched to help grow the province's economy through immigration based on its economic and labor market needs. In the first year, the MNNP welcomed 418 new immigrants. Currently, the province nominates more than 5,000 new immigrants through the program per year. Manitoba is also popular among newcomers, and having a friend or newcomer in Manitoba can help an applicant immigrate through the MNPNPNP.

Manitoba Immigration streams

Applicants who wish to immigrate to Manitoba have five options to choose from:

• Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream: This stream  is for qualified temporary foreign workers and international student graduates who are currently employed in Manitoba and have been offered a permanent, full-time  job with Manitoba employer
• Skilled Workers Overseas Stream: This stream is for qualified, experienced workers who may be outside of Canada but who can demonstrate a strong connection to the province.
• Manitoba Business Investor stream: This stream is for applicants seeking to establish a business in Manitoba.
• International Education stream: This stream is for International graduates from a Manitoba Post-secondary institution who wish to stay in Manitoba permanently 
• Morden Community Driven Initiative: This stream is for carpenters, welders, cooks, plumbers, and pipefitters who wish to establish themselves in the rural town of Morden.

Application fees

The Application fee for Manitoba PNP is around $500 per family.

Requirements to apply for Manitoba PNP

• Aged between 12-45 years old
• Have a minimum of a diploma or degree or equivalent certification
• Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in the past 5 years
• Language proficiency in French and English
• Intention to settle in Manitoba permanently
• Sufficient funds to support yourself
• Valid job offer
• A minimum score of 4.5 on the IELTS exam
• Submit a career plan
• If applying for the Business investor stream, submit a business plan

Streams	Subcategory	Is a job required?
Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream	Manitoba Work Experience Pathway                                                           Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway	Yes
Skilled Worker Overseas Stream	Manitoba Express Entry Pathway                                                       Human Capital Pathway	No
Manitoba Business Investor Stream	Farm Investor Pathway                                                                                                          Entrepreneur Pathway	No
International Education Stream	Career Employment Pathway                                                            Graduate Internship Pathway                                                                                                  International Student Entrepreneur Pathway	Yes                                                                                                      No                                                                                                                                                                No
Morden Community Driven Initiative	NA	No

 

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

New Brunswick’s PNP is a provincial Immigration program for prospective immigrants. New Brunswick is one of Canada’s three Maritime Provinces, located below the Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec and adjacent to the state of Marine in the United States. New Brunswick offers excellent employment opportunities and a low cost of living compared to some of Canada’s largest provinces.

NBPNP Immigration program

The New Brunswick’s PNP offers four immigration streams to choose from:

• New Brunswick Candidate streams: This stream is for foreign nationals to immigrate to New Brunswick
• New Brunswick Business Stream: This stream provides immigration pathways for experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to establish, operate, and actively manage a business.
• New Brunswick Employer streams: This stream is for several employer-driven immigration streams that address the labor shortage and economic needs
• New Brunswick Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream: This stream allows international students to migrate to New Brunswick to start a business.
• Atlantic Immigration Program: This stream is New Brunswick, one of four participating Atlantic Provinces working with the Government of Canada to recruit foreign workers to address labor market shortages in Atlantic Canada.

 Application fees

The application fees for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program are CAD 250 per applicant. 

Requirements to apply for New Brunswick PNP

• Be aged between 19-22 years
• Have a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent
• Have a minimum language score of NCLC level 5
• Score at least 67 out of 100
• Valid job offer from a New Brunswick employer
• Have a relevant work experience

 

Streams	Subcategory	Is a job required?
New Brunswick Candidate streams	New Brunswick Express Entry Stream                                                                                                                            New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream                                                                    New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream                                                                              New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program	Yes
New Brunswick Business Stream	New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream	No
New Brunswick Employer streams	Atlantic Immigration Program                                                                                                                                                                          New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot	No
New Brunswick Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream	NA	No
Atlantic Immigration Program	NA	yes

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) is an eastern most province that has evolved into a significant economic force in the Canadian landscape. This province consists of two distinct land masses: Labrador, which is connected to the Mainland, and the island of Newfoundland. The NLPNP has been operating since 1999. It was eventually the first PNP to launch. The NLPNP attracts skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates with the skills, experience, and education to succeed in the Atlantic province. Newfoundland and Labrador are welcoming an increasing number of immigrants.

Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Streams

 Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration has five options to choose from to immigrate to Newfoundland:

• Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker: This stream is for skilled workers with a job offer and an Express Entry Profile.
• Skilled Worker Category: This stream is for skilled workers with a job offer from a Newfoundland employer, including a valid work permit.
• International Graduate Category: This stream is for recent international graduates who are staying in Canada on a Post-Graduate work permit and who have a job offer
• International Entrepreneur Category: This stream is for foreign nationals who want to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador and start co-managing and purchasing a business therein.
• International Graduate Entrepreneur Category: This stream is for international graduates of Newfoundland and Labrador post-secondary institutions who want to establish, co-own, or run a business in the province.

Application fees

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee program's application fees are $250 CAD per applicant. 

Requirement to apply for Newfoundland and Labrador

• Aged between 21-59 years
• Valid language proficiency in English and French
• Demonstrate sufficient  funds
• Possess relevant skills and qualifications for intended occupation
• Work experience

Streams	Is a job required?
Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker;	Yes
Skilled Worker Category	Yes
International Graduate Category	Yes
International Entrepreneur Category	No
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category	No

 

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) was launched in 2003. It helps to address economic and labor market needs through immigration to the province. Nova Scotia is now welcoming over 7,000 new immigrants every year. The NSNP nominates eligible skilled workers for international graduates, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to settle in the province.

Nova Scotia Immigration Stream

Nova Scotia offers eight immigration streams for immigrants to choose from:

• Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry: This stream is for skilled professionals with experience in Nova Scotia. They are eligible to apply under the Nova Scotia experience.
• Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physicians: This stream is for skilled professionals who are working as qualified doctors from the Federal Express Entry pool and want to move and settle in Nova Scotia.
• Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities: Express Entry: This stream is designated for targeted occupations to address the labor shortage.
• Skilled Worker: This employer-driven skilled worker stream is designed primarily to target international students and foreign skilled workers. 
• Physician: This stream is targeted to address the labor shortage of physicians in the territory 
• Occupations In Demand: This stream targets intermediate-skilled professionals in massive demand in Nova Scotia.
• Entrepreneur: This stream is targeted to invite entrepreneurs with either business, ownership, or senior manager experience.
• International Graduate Entrepreneur: This stream is similar to the Entrepreneur stream, with one minor difference: it targets recent graduates from Nova Scotia community college or university.
• International Graduates In-Demand Stream: This stream in Nova Scotia is a pathway within the Nova Scotia Nominee program designed for recent international graduates who are highly qualified.

Application fees

There is generally no application fee for Nova Scotia, but once nominated, an applicant must pay the standard Canadian permanent resident application fee typically around $490.

Requirements to apply for Nova Scotia Immigration Stream

• Age must be between 21-55 years
• Must have a full-time permanent job from a Nova Scotia employer
• Education qualification equivalent to the Canadian education system
• Have a minimum score of 4.5 in IELTS
• Intention to settle down
• Completed an online EOI survey

 

Stream	Is job offer required
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry	No
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities	No
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physicians	Yes
Skilled Worker Stream	Yes
Occupation In-Demand Stream	Yes
Physicians	No
International Graduates In-Demand Stream	Yes
Entrepreneur Stream	No
International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream	No

 

Ontario PNP: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Ontario PNP is one of the most populous provinces, as  40 percent of Canadians reside there. Ontario is also home to Canada's capital city, Ottawa, and its largest city, Toronto. Ontario is by far the leading destination for newcomers to Canada. The province welcomes one-third of all newcomers each year. More than half of those living in Toronto were born outside of Canada. Ontario's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is called the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Streams (OINP)

The Ontario PNP offers three streams which are:

• Express Entry Streams: This stream is a collection of immigration operated by the province to address labor shortage by recruiting skilled workers according to their country's needs.
• Masters or PhD streams: This stream is for international graduates from Ontario University with a Master's or Ph.D. degree.
• Employer Job Offer streams: This stream is for eligible candidates with a valid job offer from an Ontario employer.

Application fees

• The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) application fees range from $1,500 to $3,500 CAD.

Requirements of Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Streams (OINP)

• Language proficiency of CBL 7
• Education qualification
• Work experience of at least one year
• Sufficient funds
• Intention to stay
• Express Entry Profile

Category	Sub-Category	Is a job offer required?
Express Entry streams	Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream	No
	Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream	No
	Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream	No
	Employer job offer: Foreign Worker Stream	Yes
Employer Job Offer streams
	Employer job offer: In-Demand Skills Stream	Yes
	Employer job offer: International Student Stream	Yes
	Masters Graduate Stream	No
Masters or PhD streams; and/or
	PhD Graduate Stream	No

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

The PEI PNP is the island province's economic immigration program, launched in 2001 to attract and retain more immigrants who can help address economic and labor market needs and achieve economic prosperity.

The province has welcomed over 2,000 new immigrants yearly since 2015 and is expected to continue to welcome an increasing number of immigrants. Before the launch of the PNP, the province would welcome less than 200 new immigrants per year.

PEI PNP Immigration Categories

The PEI PNP offers three options to choose from:

• PEI PNP Express Entry: This stream is for candidates with a valid Express Entry Profile wishing to live and work in Prince Edward Island.
• Labour Impact Category: This stream is for skilled workers and international graduates with skills and experience in the PEI labor market.
• Business Impact Category: This stream is for foreign nationals who want to invest in a PEI business.

Application fees

The PEI PNP stream application fee varies from $300 to CAD 10,000.

Requirements to apply for PEI PNP

• Aged between 22-59 years old
• Language proficiency of CLB of 7 or higher
• Education qualification equivalent to Canadian education
• Have a relevant work experience
• Demonstrate your intention to settle
• Job offer letter
• Sufficient funds

 

Streams	Sub-category	Is job offer required
PEI PNP Express Entry	NA	No
Labour Impact Category	Skilled Worker Stream,                                           Critical Worker Stream                                                       International Graduate Stream	Yes
Business Impact Category	Work Permit Stream	No

 

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Saskatchewan is one of the Prairie Provinces of Western Canada, and its economy is primarily based on agriculture and vital natural resource industries like forestry and fishing. It boasts two of the most important natural resource industries: forestry and fisheries. It boasts two significant cities, Saskatoon and Regina, and vast expanses of pristine wilderness.

The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program, officially the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee, was launched in 1998. It was launched to help address economic and labor market needs through immigration to the province. Saskatchewan is a popular destination among newcomers as it is an easy PNP program. The majority of Saskatchewan’s sub-categories are base streams, which means that they are not aligned with the Express Entry system. Candidates who get a provincial nomination must apply directly to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Saskatchewan immigration PNP Streams

Saskatchewan Immigration Streams offers four streams to choose from:

• International Skilled Worker Category:  This category is for skilled workers who want to live and work in Saskatchewan.
• Saskatchewan Experience Category: This stream is for foreign workers already living in the province, including holders of a current work permit and International graduates.
• Entrepreneur and Farm Category: The Entrepreneur and Farm Category is for individuals who wish to own and actively operate a business in farming in Saskatchewan.
• International Graduate Entrepreneur Category: The International Graduate Entrepreneur Category is for international students graduating from an eligible post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan who are planning to start a business there.

Application fees

The application fees of the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) are $500.

Requirements to apply for Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program

• Language proficiency of band score of 4.5 in IELTS
• Education
• Job Offer
• Valid Work permit
• SINP Approval letter
• Application fee 

 

Streams	Sub-category	Is job offer required?
International Skilled Worker Category	Tech Talent Pathway                                                       Employment Offer                Occupations In Demand                      Saskatchewan Express Entry	Yes                                                                                                          Yes                                                                                   No     No
Saskatchewan Experience Category	Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit                               Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit                  Health Professionals            Hospitality Sector Project                            Long Haul Truck Driver Project    Students	Yes                                                                                                                   Yes                                                          No
Entrepreneur and Farm Category	Entrepreneur Sub-Category                                                                                                    Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category	No
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category	NA	Yes                                                                                                                   Yes                                                                                    No

 

Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

Yukon is home to approximately 30,000 applicants, mainly living in Whitehorse's capital. Its economy is composed primarily of mining and tourism. The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has been in operation since 2002. Yukon uses the YNP to attract more immigrants to the province and address the territory's labor market needs. The YNP targets skilled workers and businesspeople with the work experience and required education to succeed in the Yukon Territory.

Yukon Immigration PNP streams

Yukon Immigration Categories offers five pathways:

• Yukon Express Entry (YEE): This stream is for foreign skilled workers with a valid job offer for permanent, full-time workers in Yukon.
• Skilled Worker: This stream is for foreign skilled workers who a Yukon employer sponsors for Canadian permanent residence 
• Critical Impact Worker: This stream is for semi-skilled or unskilled workers who work in an occupation that is high in demand in the territory and are sponsored by an employer
• Business Nominee: This stream is for those with proven business experience who wish to start a new business, partner with an existing business, or purchase and operate an existing business in Yukon.
• Yukon Community Pilot: This stream is for those who have already been nominated to get a special type of work permit that allows them to work for multiple employers in one of the participating Yukon communities.

Application fees

There is no application fee to apply for the Yukon Provincial Nominee Program.

Requirements to apply for the Yukon Nominee Program

• Have a job offer in Yukon
• Language proficiency
• Relevant work experience
• Score a minimum number of points
• Submit a business plan

Streams	Is job offer required?
Yukon Express Entry	Yes
Yukon Skilled Worker Program	Yes
Yukon Critical Impact Worker Program	Yes
Business Nominee Program	No
Yukon Community Pilot	Yes

 

Latest Canada PNP Draws

Month	Provinces	No. of draws	Total no. of Invitations
February	Alberta	3	308
	PEI	1	87
	Manitoba	2	117
January	Ontario	1	4
	British Columbia	1	10
	PEI	1	22
	Manitoba	2	325

 

Canada PNP VS Express Entry

Canada is regarded as one of the best countries for overseas immigration. Canada offers excellent opportunities through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Express Entry Canada Program. Canada PNP targets specific provinces, offering nominations to meet labour needs, while Express Entry is a federal system for skilled workers worldwide.

Here is the difference between Express Entry and PNP Program:

Factor	Express Entry Program	Provincial Nominee Program
Application Requirements	It is mandatory to at least score 67 out of 100 based on the factors	No minimum CRS score requirement. A job offer is required unless the applicant’s occupation appears on the NOC list of in-demand jobs.
	Age – 18 to 55 years
	Education – minimum Graduation
	Work Experience – minimum 1 years, preferable if you have at 3 years
	Language Proficiency – mandatory in English, preferable to have French (minimum band 6)
	Adaptability factor
	Already arranged Job offer (not mandatory, but an advantage)
Application Process	The application flow under Express Entry System includes:	The application process under PNP can be carried out in 2 ways, namely:
	Online Express Entry Profile creation on IRCC website.	1. Non – Express Entry Method: under this method you can apply directly by submitting your “Expression of Interest”.
	Ranking of profiles based on CRS among the other applications in the draw pool.	2. Express Entry Method: under this method you need to create an Express Entry profile and select your province of interest. You can opt for direct application or wait for the “Notification of Interest” from the province.
	ITA sent to highest ranking candidates/applicants for availing PR
Application Notification	If accepted by the province you would receive a “Letter of Nomination” from it.	Upon acceptance you would receive a “Letter of Nomination” from the province and also 600 points in addition to your existing CRS score (for applicants from Express Entry), thus helping in receiving ITA for availing PR.
Application Selection	Based on the applicants CRS scores	Based on CRS scores and the in-demand labour market requirement in the province
Application Time	4 – 6 months at most	Non express entry method:
		15 – 19 months
		Express Entry Method:
		4 – 6 months
Mobility	For PR application under the Express Entry System, the applicant has the freedom to work and settle anywhere in Canada	For PR under the PNP the applicant is to serve in the province only for at least a time period of 2 years (though minimum stay period varies between provinces), in case of the applicant relocates in shorter period of time this would lead to the revocation of Nomination form the province, thus resulting in revocation of PR as well.
Processing time	Approx. 6 months	12 - 19 months

 

Eligibility for Provincial Nominee Program

To be eligible for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) an applicant must:

• Must be eligible for 1 of the province
• Have general skill
• Education qualification
• Relevant work experience
• Must be eligible for 1 of the 3 Express Entry program
• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class
• Intention to reside

Requirements for Canada PNP

To apply for Canada PNP, an applicant must fulfil the requirements:

• 67 points in Canada PNP Grid
• Education qualification
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a minimum amount of work experience
• Language proficiency
• Job offer
• Credential assessment
• Express Entry Profile
• Medical Insurance
• Valid passport
• Police clearance certificate

Steps to apply for Canada PNP

To apply for a Canada PNP, an applicant can follow these steps:

Step 1: Check your eligibility through the Y-Axis Canada Immigration points calculator

Step 2: Choose and check the PNP criteria

Step 3: Sort out the requirements

Step 4: Apply for the Canada PNP program

Step 5: Migrate to Canada

Canada PNP Fees

The processing fees of Canada PNP depend on the program and can range from $2,300 to $3,800 CAD. 

Here is the detail of the Canada PNP Fees for each province:

Province	Processing Time
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)	3-4 months
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)	3-4 months
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)	4-5 months
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP)	6-8 weeks
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NL PNP)	6-8 months
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)	8-10 months
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)	3-4 months
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)	6-8 months
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)	5-6 months
Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NT PNP)	16-18 months
Yukon Provincial Nominee Program (YPNP)	8-10 weeks

 

Canada PNP Processing time

The processing time for a Provincial Nominee Program application in Canada depends on the province and the type of Express Entry program. However, Express Entry PNP applications are usually processed faster than non-Express Entry applications.

Type of Application	Processing Fees (in CAD)
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)	$500 - $3,500
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)	$1,150 - $3,500
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)	$500 - $2,500
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP)	$250 - $2,000
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NL PNP)	$250 - $1,000
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)	-
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)	$1,500 - $3,500
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)	$300 - $10,000
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)	$350 - $2,500
Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NT PNP)	$550
Yukon Provincial Nominee Program (YPNP)	$1,325

 

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