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A Guide

This program is relevant for individuals interested in permanent residency in Canada. It is of particular interest to those who want to work or study in a specific province, except Nunavut and Quebec, which don’t have their own PNPs.

How do PNPs work?

In a Provincial Nominee Program, provinces invite certain “streams” of individuals who they believe will stimulate the economy and contribute to provincial growth. Some groups who are targeted may include:

  • Students
  • Business people
  • Skilled workers
  • Semi-skilled workers

How can I apply?

There are two ways to apply to a PNP. Each province has its own program website and has a detailed list of requirements under the same—keep reading for province-wise instructions.

The two pathways to PNP application are:

Express Entry

Non-Express Entry

Fees: Starting from $1,525

Fees: Starting from $1,525

Current Processing time: 6 months

Current Processing time: 11 months

You must be eligible for the PNP of the province you wish to live in and either:

–       the Federal Skilled Worker Program,

–       The Federal Skilled Trades Program,

–       or Canadian Experience Class.

 

These three programs are the three that are managed by Express Entry.

You must be eligible for the PNP of your province of interest.

Nomination:

Get a nomination directly from the province.

 

OR

 

Apply through Express Entry, create your profile, choose a province of interest, apply for a nomination.

 

ONCE YOU RECEIVE A NOMINATION:

–       Update your Express Entry application. A provincial nomination counts for 600 additional points.

Nomination:

Get a nomination directly from the province.

Apply for permanent residence after receiving an invitation to apply.

Apply for permanent residence after receiving an invitation to apply.

To contact the province about applying for a PNP, use the program links below:

Through the Express Entry process, an applicant’s eligibility for permanent residency through a PNP is determined by whether:

  • They meet the requirements outlined in the PNP programs listed above.
  • They are nominated by the province after applying to the PNP.
  • They are eligible for
    • The Federal Skilled Worker Program,
    • The Federal Skilled Trades Program,
    • or Canadian Experience Class.

*Sawubona Canada has guides for all three of the above programs.

Through the Non-Express Entry Process, an applicant’s eligibility for permanent residency through a PNP is determined by whether:

  • The PNP that the applicant applied to nominates the applicant.
  • This nomination could depend on factors such as the immigration requirements in the province.
  • Whether the province believes that you genuinely want to reside there, proven through:
    • An admission into an educational institution.
    • A job offer with a clear timeline and job expectations according to the National Occupation Classification (NOC).
  • On a range of factors outlined by the PNP in question, which could include:
    • Having a job offer in the province.
    • If you are a recent graduate of a recognised Canadian institute.
    • If you work in an in-demand profession that has been targeted by PNP streams of provinces nationwide.
    • If you are proficient in French, which is a factor given priority by several PNPs.

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