Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Canada's Provincial Nominee Program is one of the special methods of immigrating to Canada. In the past years, the federal government has increased the annual allocation of the provinces for this program, and according to expectations, only from 2021 to 2023, 25,000 immigrants will succeed through this method alone. They will immigrate to Canada and become permanent residents. In this program, applicants are selected based on provincial criteria and can receive their permanent residence in that province. In this program, each province of Canada announces a list of jobs and skills it needs and investment conditions required by the province and tries to attract immigrants related to this need.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

Self-employed farmers program
Alberta Opportunity Program
Alberta Express Entry Program

https://www.alberta.ca/aaip-alberta-express-entry-stream.aspx

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Human resources group programs

Express Entry Ontario Program

Human resource priorities
French-speaking skilled worker
Professional technical worker

International student group programs

International graduate students
International PhD students

Business group programs

Entrepreneurship in Ontario

Job offer group programs from the employer

Specialists with job offers
Specialists with a job offer in one of the in-demand jobs
International students with a job offer
Ontario Regional Pilot Program

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)

Skilled worker group

Group of skilled workers in the field of health and treatment
Group of international graduates
Group of international graduates in master’s and doctoral level
Group of semi-expert and beginner forces

Express entry

Group of international graduates
Group of international graduates in master’s and doctoral level
Expert group
Group of specialized forces in the field of health and treatment

Migration through entrepreneurship

The main group of entrepreneurship
Strategic projects group

To participate in the provincial program of British Columbia, it is necessary to have a job offer from a Canadian employer.

https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/About-The-BC-PNP

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

Skilled Workers in Manitoba

Flow of skilled workers in Manitoba
Manitoba Experience Pathway

Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

Skilled Workers Overseas

Stream of skilled workers abroad (Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas Stream)
Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
Manitoba Human Capital Pathway

International Education Stream

Manitoba Career Employment Pathway
Manitoba Graduate Internship Pathway
Manitoba Student Entrepreneur Pathway

Business Investor Stream

Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway

Manitoba Farm Investor Pathway

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

International expert group

International skilled workers with job offers
International skilled workers for in-demand jobs
International Specialists – Express Entry Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Experience Group

Work permit holders
Health specialists (workforces in the fields of health and medical professions)
Projects related to hospitality
Truck drivers for long distances
Students

Group of entrepreneurs and farmers

entrepreneurs
Farm owners and managers

Group of foreign graduates and entrepreneurs

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
Expert program in line with Express Entry
International graduate program

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/by-immigrating/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

Express entry program
The program of skilled workers with the support of the employer
New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Program for French Speakers
The program for entrepreneurs with master’s degree and doctorate

https://welcomenb.ca/content/wel-bien/en/immigrating/content/HowToImmigrate/NBProvincialNomineeProgram/ExpressEntry.html

Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP)

The program of specialized workforce in line with Express Entry
Entrepreneurship program
Entrepreneurship program for international graduates

Northwest Territories Nomination Program (NTNP)

Express Entry

Employer-oriented program

Program of forces with significant impact
Program of specialized forces

Business oriented program

Entrepreneurship program
Self-employment program

Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)

Quebec express entry
Quebec Skilled Workforce Program (QSWP)
Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)
Arrima Draw program

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/quebec-skilled-workers.html

Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

Yukon Express Entry Program
Yukon Business Nominee Program
Yukon Community Pilot Program
Yukon Vital Industries Workforce Program
Yukon Skilled Workforce Program

https://yukon.ca/en/doing-business/yukon-nominee-program-foreign-workers

To know the details of each of the provincial programs, contact our consultants.

How to score applicants for the Canadian provincial program

The provincial immigration program can be in the form of an investment program or a skilled worker program, each of which has its own special conditions. To find out how each province scores points, you should refer to the official website of that province, but in general, each province has designed its scoring method according to the Express Entry system. It should be noted that in case of choosing the provincial program, the applicants will receive 600 additional points in the Express Entry system, which somehow guarantees receiving an invitation to apply or an ITA Invitation to Apply for the applicant.

Requirements for applicants to participate in the PNP provincial program

In general, provincial programs are economic immigration programs and attract people who can contribute to the economy of specific regions of Canada in jobs needed by that province and settle in those regions. Also, the presence of people and dependents of the applicant in that province can have a special advantage for the person. In this program, it is enough for you to prove that you have the ability to contribute to the local economy and that you intend to stay in that province.

Benefits of provincial programs to immigrate to Canada

No limit on government approved subsidies for education, health and social benefits
The possibility of obtaining permanent residence with the possibility of applying for Canadian citizenship
Study, work or business opportunities in that province
The possibility of opening a bank account in the country and access to international markets
Access to Canadian job opportunities
The possibility of obtaining Canadian citizenship and passport

Disadvantages of provincial methods of immigration to Canada

The applicant for the provincial program must reside in that province for at least 2 years.
The review time for provincial programs is longer than other programs and the Express Entry method.
To participate in the provincial program of some provinces, the applicant must have a job offer from that province.

Important points of the PNP provincial program

If approved, you will only be allowed to work in the same province
The conditions and rules related to accompanying dependent people can be different from one province to another.
Registration of an immigration visa application to Canada by provincial method for family members must be done at the same time as the main applicant’s application.
It is necessary to provide financial resources to cover your expenses and those of your dependents.

Procedures for immigrating to Canada through provincial programs

Choosing the right provincial program
Submit an application for the selected PNP program
Receive a provincial nomination certificate
Applying and submitting a request for permanent residence

How to apply for PNP through the Express Entry process

To apply for PNP aligned with express entry:

Creating an account and an express entry profile

Select the province or territory you are nominated in your profile

Once your nomination is electronically verified, you will be awarded an additional 600 CRS points. With these additional privileges, you are guaranteed to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

Required documents for Canadian provincial immigration

The documents required for Canadian provincial immigration are different for each province. Common required documents for Canadian provincial immigration are:

Language Certificate

Education Degree

Certificate of financial ability

Job offer or job offer (not necessary in all provinces)

Proof of having a relative in Canada (not required for all programs)

Forms to be completed to apply for Canada Provincial Program nomination:

Schedule form for background statement
The general form for reviewing the issuance of Canadian visas
Additional family information form
Supplementary form for previous travel information
Declaration of cohabitation form
Divorce form for individual immigration
Power of attorney form to the applicant’s representative
Dependent or attachment form
Divorce form for individual immigration
Schedule Form 4: Economic Migration: Provincial Programs

Form schedule 4: provincial programs: investment applicants (for investment programs)