Provincial Nominee Programs
Summit Immigration Consulting Group specializes in all the different Canadian provinces programs for selecting international immigrants selectively. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a Canadian immigration pathway for skilled and semi-skilled workers, international students, and entrepreneurs.
What is the Provincial Nominee Program?
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a Canadian immigration pathway for skilled and semi-skilled workers, international students, and entrepreneurs who wish to live and work in a specific Canadian province or territory.
Through the PNP, each province and territory can nominate immigrants who meet their unique economic and labour market needs. To apply, one must first get nominated by a province or territory, then submit a separate application to the federal government for permanent residence.
How Canadian PNPs Work
Eligibility
You must meet the eligibility criteria for the specific PNP stream in the province or territory you wish to settle in, such as the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
Application
Apply for a nomination to the province or territory directly.
Permanent Residency
If your application for nomination is approved, you will then apply to the federal government (IRCC) for permanent residence.
Different Provincial Nominee Programs
Every province and territory offers a PNP, though the specific streams vary. Here are the main programs available:
Alberta
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
Available Streams:
- Alberta's Express Entry Stream
- Worker streams
- Entrepreneur streams
British Columbia
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
Available Streams:
- Skills Immigration
- Express Entry BC
- Entrepreneur Immigration
Manitoba
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Available Streams:
- Skilled Workers Overseas
- International Graduates
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
Available Streams:
- Economic immigration streams
- Skilled worker programs
Ontario
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Available Streams:
- Human Capital Priorities Stream
- International Graduates programs
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
Available Streams:
- PEI Workforce category
- International graduates streams
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Available Streams:
- International Skilled Worker Program
- Entrepreneur programs
- Farm owner and Operator category
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Available Streams:
- Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur
- Skilled worker streams
Points System and Eligibility
Since each province sets their own eligibility requirements, they use different points systems to determine who can apply or receive an invitation. Points are typically based on a combination of:
- •Age
- •Work Experience
- •Education
- •Language
- •Provincial Connections
Note: Not all nominee programs use a points system to rank their candidates.
Ready to Apply for Provincial Nomination?
Let Summit Immigration Group help you navigate the Provincial Nominee Program and find the best province for your immigration goals.