Provincial Nominee Program
The provincial nominee program, considered one of the most fast-growing immigration services, grants immigration rights to individuals through nominations filed by the provinces and territories in Canada. This program caters to individuals who possess the desired skills and experience to successfully contribute towards the economic growth of the province. Each province has its own necessary prerequisites for the nominations and the target population may differ.
Eligibility:
The eligibility for nomination through PNP program depends on the individual’s credentials. The set criteria for each province is different and the candidate must refer to the official website of the province to acquire necessary information before forwarding an application. The provinces and territories that fall under the PNP program are mentioned below:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest territories
- Nova scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Our experts with experiences of different provincial programs can help you navigate your unique situation when you are applying for the PNP.
Application:
A candidate can apply for the PNP program either through a paper-based process or online through the Express Entry system. The primary difference lies in the processing time difference for both. We ensure that all our clients are aware of this at the beginning of the application. The gist of the application process is outlined below:
Paper based
The candidate will have to apply for the province/territory directly for nomination. If the candidate meets the eligibility criteria, they will receive a nomination letter by the province, which needs to be submitted to IRCC. The candidate will have to get medical checks and produce police certificates while the final application is being processed.
Online application through Express Entry
Candidates can apply for the PNP program through the Express Entry system as well. To qualify under the PNP program through Express Entry, candidates can follow any of the procedures mentioned below:
Please note that for both cases, the candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of the province/territory as well as the minimum criteria for Express Entry. Therefore, applying for the PNP, becomes a holistic procedure and this is where our expertise on the nitty-gritty of the Express Entry Procedure comes in handy for our patrons.
Categories of PNP program:
There streams under the PNP program can be broadly grouped under the following categories:
How long does it take?
PNP programs depend on approval from both the provincial and federal government, hence the processing time for the applications is longer than other immigration programs. If the applications are linked through the EE system, it may be processed within six months. For non-EE applications, it may take up to 1-2 years for the request to go through. Therefore, if you are looking for permanent residency eventually, we at immigrate-toCanada explore the possibility of applying for PNP at the very beginning to expediate the process.
