Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) lets Canadian provinces and territories nominate people who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to their economy and who want to live and work in that province/territory permanently. Each province and territory has its own PNP streams with unique requirements.
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Speak in your languageEligibility criteria.
You must meet every one of the following requirements to qualify. Check each carefully — our consultants can verify your fit in minutes.
Work Experience
Requirements vary by stream. Most streams require skilled work experience relevant to the province's labour needs. Some streams require a valid job offer from a local employer.
Language Proficiency
Minimum CLB level varies by stream (typically CLB 4 to CLB 7). Express Entry-linked streams require at least CLB 7 for NOC TEER 0/1.
Education
Requirements vary by stream. Many streams require at least a high school diploma. International graduates from provincial institutions may qualify for special streams.
Intent to Reside in the Province
You must demonstrate a genuine intention to live and work in the nominating province/territory.
Settlement Funds
You must demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself and your family in the province. Amount varies by province and family size.
Medical Admissibility
Must pass IRCC immigration medical exam
Security Clearance
Must be criminally admissible to Canada
Application process.
From first review to landing — a calm, well-paced journey, mapped out step by step.
1
Choose a PNP Stream
Research the available streams and determine which one best matches your skills, work experience, and qualifications.
2
Apply to the Province/Territory
Submit your application to the province or territory's PNP. This may be an online Expression of Interest (EOI) system or a direct application.
3
Receive Provincial Nomination
If selected, you'll receive a nomination certificate from the province. For Express Entry-linked streams, this adds 600 CRS points to your profile.
4
Apply for Federal PR
Apply for permanent residence through Express Entry (with 600 nomination points) or through the paper-based non-Express Entry process.
5
Federal Processing & Decision
IRCC processes your PR application. Express Entry stream is typically faster (~6 months). Non-Express Entry can take 15-19 months.
Program fees.
A transparent breakdown of every government and processing cost — no surprises, no hidden line items.
Federal PR Application Processing Fee
applicant
CA$1,365
Right of Permanent Residence Fee
applicant
CA$515
Provincial Nomination Application Fee
applicant
CA$300
Biometrics Fee
applicant
CA$85
Estimated mandatory total
CA$2,265
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A personalized assessment from RCIC-licensed consultants. We review your profile against Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and recommend the cleanest path forward.
Common questions.
The answers people ask us most — distilled from thousands of conversations with applicants like you.
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points to your Express Entry profile. Since the maximum CRS score from other factors is approximately 600, having a PNP nomination virtually guarantees you will receive an Invitation to Apply in the next Express Entry draw.
Yes, you must have a genuine intention to live and work in the province or territory that nominates you. If you receive PR and then move to another province, the nominating province may withdraw future nominations or it may affect future immigration applications.
While there is no explicit rule preventing you from applying to multiple PNPs simultaneously, it is not recommended. Provinces may check if you have pending applications elsewhere, and applying to multiple provinces may raise concerns about your genuine intent to settle in a specific province.
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