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Yukon

Yukon has an active Provincial Nominee Program (YNP) designed to attract skilled workers and business people who can contribute to the territory’s economy.

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Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) includes several streams that cater to different types of applicants, such as skilled workers, critical impact workers, and entrepreneurs.

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Nunavut

Nunavut does not have its own Provincial Nominee Program. Unlike other Canadian provinces and territories, Nunavut relies on the federal immigration programs to meet its labor market and economic needs

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British Colombia

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) offers several pathways for individuals to become permanent residents of Canada, divided into two main categories

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Alberta

Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), known as the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), consists of different streams to immigrate to Alberta.

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Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is designed to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates who can contribute to the province’s economy and meet its labor market needs.

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Manitoba

the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is designed to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates who can contribute to the economic and community development of Manitoba.

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Ontario

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is an immigration program that allows the province of Ontario to nominate individuals for permanent residence in Canada.

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Quebec

Quebec does not participate in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) like other Canadian provinces. Instead, Quebec has its own immigration system and agreements with the federal government, allowing it to select immigrants according to its specific needs and criteria.

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Prince Edward Island

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program or PEI PNP is an essential tool for attracting skilled talent and entrepreneurs to Prince Edward Island, contributing to the province’s economic growth and diversity.

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has its own provincial nominee program called NSNP (Nova Scotia Nominee Program).

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New Brunswick

The New Brunswick’s Provincial Nominee Program or NBPNP is a key program for attracting skilled talent and entrepreneurs to New Brunswick, contributing to the province’s economic growth and diversity.

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Newfoundland and Labrador

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) is an immigration program that allows the province of Newfoundland and Labrador to nominate individuals for permanent residence in Canada.

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The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a Canadian immigration program that allows provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in a particular province or territory. The PNP is designed to address specific regional labor market needs and economic development goals. Here are the key aspects of the PNP:

Objectives
  • Address Labor Market Needs: Each province or territory can select candidates who meet their specific labor market and economic needs.
  • Support Regional Economic Development: By attracting skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and investors, the PNP aims to boost the local economy and support economic growth.
  • Encourage Settlement in Less Populated Areas: The program encourages immigrants to settle in regions outside of major urban centers, promoting balanced regional development.

 

Process
  1. Nomination: Applicants must first be nominated by a Canadian province or territory. Each province and territory has its own nomination criteria, based on its specific needs.
  2. Application for Permanent Residency: Once nominated, candidates can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency. The nomination significantly boosts the chances of being approved for permanent residency.

 

Streams and Categories

Provinces and territories offer various streams and categories under the PNP, catering to different types of applicants:

  • Skilled Workers: For individuals with the skills, education, and work experience needed to contribute to the provincial labor market.
  • Business/Entrepreneur: For individuals who plan to start or invest in a business in the province.
  • International Graduates: For graduates from recognized post-secondary institutions in the province who wish to stay and work.
  • Semi-Skilled Workers: For workers in specific industries that face labor shortages.
  • Family Connections: Some provinces offer streams that allow family members of residents to apply.

 

 

Benefits

1. Increased Chances of Permanent Residency:

Provincial Nomination: A provincial nomination significantly increases an applicant’s chances of being invited to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system. It adds 600 points to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, effectively guaranteeing an invitation to apply (ITA) in the next Express Entry draw.

2.Faster Processing:

Streamlined Application Process: PNP applications are often processed faster than other immigration programs. Some provinces have expedited streams that can significantly reduce the waiting time for permanent residency.

 3.Specific Pathways for Different Profiles:

Multiple Streams: PNPs offer various streams tailored to different types of applicants, including skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs, and semi-skilled workers. This diversity allows applicants to find a stream that best matches their skills and experience.

4.Pathways for Lower CRS Scores:

Alternative Routes: For candidates with lower CRS scores in the Express Entry system, the PNP provides an alternative route to permanent residency by targeting specific skills and occupations in demand within a province.

5. Community and Family Support:

Settlement Support: Many provinces provide settlement services and support to help newcomers integrate into their new communities, including language training, employment services, and cultural orientation.

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Yukon (YNP)

Yukon has an active Provincial Nominee Program (YNP) designed to attract skilled workers and business people who can contribute to the territory’s economy. Here’s an overview of the main components of the YNP:

  1. Yukon Express Entry (YEE)

This stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry system and targets skilled workers who have the qualifications to fill positions in Yukon that cannot be filled locally.

  1. Skilled Worker

This stream is for individuals with skills and experience in occupations that are in demand in Yukon.

  1. Critical Impact Worker

This stream is for semi-skilled or unskilled workers who have a job offer in occupations that are in demand in Yukon.

  1. Yukon Business Nominee

This stream is for entrepreneurs who wish to establish, operate, and actively manage a business in Yukon.

Northwest Territories (NTNP)

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) includes several streams that cater to different types of applicants, such as skilled workers, critical impact workers, and entrepreneurs. The followings are main components of the NTNP:

  1. Employer-Driven Streams

These streams are designed to meet the labor market needs of employers in the Northwest Territories.

  1. Skilled Worker Stream
  • For individuals with a job offer in a skilled occupation.
  1. Critical Impact Worker Stream
  • For individuals with a job offer in a semi-skilled or unskilled occupation (NOC C or D).
  1. Express Entry Stream
  • For individuals who are in the federal Express Entry pool and have a job offer from an NWT employer.
  1. Business Stream

This stream is for entrepreneurs and investors who want to start or purchase and operate a business in the Northwest Territories.

Nunavut does not have its own Provincial Nominee Program. Unlike other Canadian provinces and territories, Nunavut relies on the federal immigration programs to meet its labor market and economic needs. Instead, individuals interested in immigrating to Nunavut can apply through various federal immigration programs managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) offers several pathways for individuals to become permanent residents of Canada, divided into two main categories: Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration. Following is an overview of the main components and streams of the BC PNP:

  1. Skills Immigration (SI)

This category is for skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in British Columbia. It is further divided into several streams:

  1. Skilled Worker
  • For individuals with a job offer in a skilled occupation
  1. Health Authority
  • For physicians, nurses, and other health professionals with a job offer from a public health authority in BC.
  1. International Graduate
  • For recent graduates with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada.
  1. International Post-Graduate
  • For graduates with a master’s or doctoral degree in the natural, applied, or health sciences from a recognized BC institution.
  1. Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
  • For workers in tourism, hospitality, long-haul trucking, or food processing industries.
  1. Express Entry BC (EEBC)

This category is aligned with the federal Express Entry system and offers faster processing times. It includes streams similar to those in the Skills Immigration category but is for candidates who are also in the federal Express Entry pool.

  1. EEBC – Skilled Worker
  • Similar to the Skills Immigration Skilled Worker stream but for candidates in the Express Entry pool.
  1. EEBC – Health Authority
  • Similar to the Skills Immigration Health Authority stream but for candidates in the Express Entry pool.
  1. EEBC – International Graduate
  • Similar to the Skills Immigration International Graduate stream but for candidates in the Express Entry pool.
  1. EEBC – International Post-Graduate
  • Similar to the Skills Immigration International Post-Graduate stream but for candidates in the Express Entry pool.
  1. Entrepreneur Immigration (EI)

This category is for experienced entrepreneurs who want to invest in and actively manage a business in BC.

  1. Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category
  • For entrepreneurs with business experience who want to start a new business or purchase and expand an existing business in BC.
  1. Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot
  • For entrepreneurs who want to start a new business in smaller communities in BC.

Alberta (AAIP)

Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), known as the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), consists of different streams to immigrate to Alberta. Those streams are as follows:

  1. Alberta Opportunity Stream

This stream targets foreign nationals who are working in Alberta and have a job offer from an Alberta employer. The stream aims to meet the province’s labor market needs by nominating individuals who have the skills and experience to fill job vacancies.

  1. Alberta Express Entry Stream

This stream allows the province to nominate a limited number of candidates from the federal Express Entry pool. These candidates have the skills to fill labor shortages or contribute to the economy in Alberta.

  1. Rural Renewal Stream

This stream aims to attract skilled workers to rural Alberta communities to meet labor shortages and contribute to economic development in these areas.

  1. Alberta Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

This stream targets recent international graduates from top U.S. universities who wish to start a business in Alberta.

  1. Alberta Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

This stream is for international graduates of Alberta post-secondary institutions who wish to start a business in Alberta.

  1. Farm Stream

This stream is for experienced farmers who have the financial resources and farming experience to purchase and establish a farm in Alberta.

Saskatchewan (SINP)

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is designed to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates who can contribute to the province’s economy and meet its labor market needs. Categories are:

  1. International Skilled Worker Category

This category targets skilled workers who have the education, work experience, and language abilities needed to successfully establish themselves and contribute to Saskatchewan’s labor market.

  • International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer:
    • For skilled workers with a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.
  • International Skilled Worker – Occupation In-Demand:
    • For skilled workers who do not have a job offer but are highly skilled in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan.
  • International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry:
    • For skilled workers who are in the federal Express Entry pool and meet the criteria of the SINP.
  1. Saskatchewan Experience Category

This category is for foreign nationals who are currently living and working in Saskatchewan.

  • Existing Work Permit:
    • For individuals who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months with a valid work permit.
  • Health Professionals:
    • For physicians, nurses, and other health professionals who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months.
  • Hospitality Sector Project:
    • For individuals working in Saskatchewan as food and beverage servers, food counter attendants, or housekeeping and cleaning staff.
  • Long-Haul Truck Driver Project:
    • For long-haul truck drivers working in Saskatchewan for at least six months.
  • Student:
    • For graduates from Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions who have a job offer in the province.
      1. Entrepreneur and Farm Category

      This category is for individuals who wish to start, purchase, or partner in a business or farm operation in Saskatchewan.

      • Entrepreneur:
        • For individuals with business management experience who plan to invest in a business in Saskatchewan.
      • Farm Owner and Operator:
        • For experienced farmers who plan to purchase and operate a farm in Saskatchewan.

Manitoba (MPNP)

the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is designed to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates who can contribute to the economic and community development of Manitoba. The program is divided into several streams to address the specific needs of the province. It consists of several streams:

  1. Skilled Worker Stream

This stream is for skilled workers who have the skills and experience needed in the local labor market. It includes two pathways:

  1. Skilled Workers in Manitoba
  • For individuals who are currently working in Manitoba and have a permanent job offer from their employer.
  1. Skilled Workers Overseas
  • For individuals who demonstrate a strong connection to Manitoba through family or friends, previous education or work experience in the province, or an Invitation to Apply from the MPNP.
  1. International Education Stream

This stream is for international graduates from recognized post-secondary institutions in Manitoba. It includes three pathways:

  1. Career Employment Pathway
  • For graduates who have a job offer in an in-demand occupation in Manitoba.
  1. Graduate Internship Pathway
  • For graduates who have completed a master’s or doctoral degree in Manitoba and have completed an internship contributing to innovation in the province.
  1. International Student Entrepreneur Pilot
  • For graduates who want to start and operate a business in Manitoba.
  1. Business Investor Stream

This stream is for experienced business owners and investors who want to start or buy and operate a business in Manitoba. It includes two pathways:

  1. Entrepreneur Pathway
  • For individuals who want to establish, purchase, or partner in a business in Manitoba.
  1. Farm Investor Pathway
  • For individuals who want to establish and operate a farm in rural Manitoba.

 

Newfoundland and Labrador (NLPNP)

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) is an immigration program that allows the province of Newfoundland and Labrador to nominate individuals for permanent residence in Canada. Here is an overview of the main components and streams of the NLPNP:

  1. Skilled Worker Category

This category targets skilled workers who have a job or job offer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  • Skilled Worker Stream: For workers who have a guaranteed job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer or are currently working in the province on a valid work permit.
  1. International Graduate Category

This category is designed for international graduates who have completed their studies in Newfoundland and Labrador and have a job or job offer in the province.

  • International Graduate Stream: For recent graduates from eligible post-secondary institutions in Newfoundland and Labrador who have a job or job offer from a local employer.
  1. Express Entry Skilled Worker Category

This category targets skilled workers who have a job or job offer in Newfoundland and Labrador and are in the federal Express Entry pool.

  • Express Entry Skilled Worker Stream: For skilled workers with a job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer who are also in the Express Entry pool.
  1. Priority Skills NL

This stream is designed to attract highly educated and skilled individuals with experience in sectors that are facing significant labor shortages.

  • Priority Skills NL Stream: For individuals with work experience in in-demand sectors such as technology, healthcare, aquaculture, and agriculture. Applicants need to have a high level of education and specialized skills that can contribute to the province’s economy.
  1. International Entrepreneur Category

This category targets experienced business owners or senior business managers who wish to reside in Newfoundland and Labrador and create or purchase a business in the province.

  • International Entrepreneur Stream: For experienced entrepreneurs who wish to start a new business or buy an existing one and reside in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  1. International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

This category is designed for international graduates of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic who have started or purchased a business in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  • International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: For international graduates who have already started or purchased a business in the province and have operated it for at least one continuous year.

 

Quebec

Quebec does not participate in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) like other Canadian provinces. Instead, Quebec has its own immigration system and agreements with the federal government, allowing it to select immigrants according to its specific needs and criteria. The primary program for skilled workers in Quebec is the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Here is an overview of Quebec’s main immigration programs:

  1. Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)

The QSWP is designed to attract skilled workers who have the education, work experience, and language skills needed to contribute to Quebec’s economy.

  1. Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)

The PEQ is designed for individuals who have already lived in Quebec, such as temporary foreign workers and international students who have obtained a degree in Quebec.

  • Streams:
    • Temporary Foreign Worker Stream: For individuals with at least 24 months of full-time work experience in Quebec in a skilled occupation.
    • International Student Stream: For graduates of eligible Quebec post-secondary institutions who have obtained a diploma or degree.
  1. Quebec Business Immigration Programs

Quebec offers various programs for entrepreneurs, investors, and self-employed individuals.

  • Quebec Entrepreneur Program: For individuals who wish to create or acquire a business in Quebec.
  • Quebec Investor Program: For individuals with substantial financial resources who wish to make a passive investment in Quebec.
  • Quebec Self-Employed Worker Program: For individuals who wish to create their own job by practicing a profession or trade in Quebec.

Prince Edward Island (PEI PNP)

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program or PEI PNP is an essential tool for attracting skilled talent and entrepreneurs to Prince Edward Island, contributing to the province’s economic growth and diversity. The program includes several streams that cater to different types of applicants, such as skilled workers, business entrepreneurs, and international graduates. Here’s an overview of the main components of the PEI PNP:

  1. PEI Express Entry

This stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry system and targets skilled workers who have the qualifications to fill positions in PEI that cannot be filled locally.

  1. Labour Impact Category

This category is for individuals who have a job offer in PEI and meet the labor market needs of the province. It includes three streams:

  1. Skilled Worker Stream
  • For individuals with a job offer in a skilled occupation.
  1. Critical Worker Stream
  • For individuals with a job offer in a semi-skilled or unskilled occupation (NOC C or D) in certain in-demand industries.
  1. International Graduate Stream
  • For recent graduates from recognized post-secondary institutions in PEI who have a job offer in their field of study.
  1. Business Impact Category

This category is for entrepreneurs who want to start or buy and actively manage a business in PEI. It includes the following stream:

  1. Work Permit Stream
  • For experienced business owners and entrepreneurs who want to establish and operate a business in PEI.

Nova Scotia (NSNP)

Nova Scotia has its own provincial nominee program called NSNP (Nova Scotia Nominee Program). Here’s an overview of the main components of the NSNP:

  1. Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

This stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry system and targets candidates with the skills and experience needed in Nova Scotia.

 

  1. Labour Market Priorities for Physicians

This stream is for physicians who have a job offer from a Nova Scotia health authority.

 

  1. Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

This stream is for skilled workers who have at least one year of work experience in Nova Scotia.

 

  1. Skilled Worker Stream

This stream is for individuals with a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.

 

  1. Occupation in Demand Stream

This stream targets workers with a job offer in an occupation that is in high demand in Nova Scotia.

 

  1. International Graduates in Demand Stream

This stream targets recent graduates with a job offer in an in-demand occupation related to their field of study.

 

  1. Entrepreneur Stream

This stream is for experienced business owners or senior business managers who want to start or buy and actively manage a business in Nova Scotia.

 

  1. International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

This stream is for recent graduates of a Nova Scotia post-secondary institution who have started or bought and operated a business in Nova Scotia.

New Brunswick (NBPNP)

The New Brunswick’s Provincial Nominee Program or NBPNP is a key program for attracting skilled talent and entrepreneurs to New Brunswick, contributing to the province’s economic growth and diversity.

Here’s an overview of the main components and streams of the NBPNP:

  1. New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream

This stream is designed for foreign workers who have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to New Brunswick’s labor market needs.

  1. New Brunswick Express Entry Stream

This stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry system and targets skilled workers who are in the Express Entry pool and have the skills needed in New Brunswick.

  1. New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream

This stream targets French-speaking skilled workers who can contribute to the province’s francophone community and labor market needs.

  1. New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream

This stream is for experienced entrepreneurs who wish to establish, operate, and actively manage a business in New Brunswick.

  1. New Brunswick Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream

This stream is designed for international graduates from recognized New Brunswick post-secondary institutions who have started or acquired a business in the province.

Ontario (OINP)

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is an immigration program that allows the province of Ontario to nominate individuals for permanent residence in Canada. The program is designed to attract skilled workers, international students, business owners, and entrepreneurs to help meet the province’s labor market and economic development needs.

The main components and streams of the OINP inlcudes:

  1. Human Capital Category

This category targets skilled workers and international students with the education, work experience, and language proficiency to contribute to Ontario’s labor market.

  • Human Capital Priorities Stream: For skilled workers with experience in specific occupations and a profile in the federal Express Entry system.
  • French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream: For French-speaking skilled workers with strong English language abilities and a profile in the federal Express Entry system.
  • Skilled Trades Stream: For workers in Ontario’s construction and agricultural sectors with a profile in the federal Express Entry system.
  • Masters Graduate Stream: For international graduates with a Master’s degree from an eligible Ontario university.
  • PhD Graduate Stream: For international graduates with a PhD degree from an eligible Ontario university.
  1. Employer Job Offer Category

This category is for foreign workers and international students who have a job offer from an Ontario employer.

  • Foreign Worker Stream: For workers in skilled positions with a job offer in Ontario.
  • International Student Stream: For recent graduates from eligible Ontario post-secondary institutions with a job offer.
  • In-Demand Skills Stream: For workers in specific in-demand occupations such as construction, agriculture, trucking, and personal support workers.
  1. Business Category

This category is for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to start or buy a business in Ontario.

  • Entrepreneur Stream: For individuals with business experience who have the intention and the financial capacity to invest in a business in Ontario.