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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
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1Question 1 of 3 — Do you have or qualify for a provincial/territorial nomination?
2Question 2 of 3 — Do you meet province-specific criteria (job offer, education, or experience)?
3Question 3 of 3 — Do you intend to live and work in the nominating province?

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Pass mark

1200 points

Minimum to be eligible; recent invitation cut-offs can be higher by occupation.

Typical timeline

12 months

Indicative end-to-end processing; varies by case.

Job offer

Independent

Not required

No employer sponsorship is needed.

Points breakdown

Guide
Max possible: 1240 ptsPass mark: 1200 pts
Pass mark line shows how the minimum sits against the theoretical maximum.
Core/Human Capital Factors (age, education, experience, language)
500 pts

Points for key personal and skill factors.

Spouse or common-law partner factors
40 pts

Points from spouse’s education and language.

Skill Transferability factors
100 pts

Points for combined skills and experience.

Additional factors (PNP, job offer, study, siblings, French)
600 pts

Bonus points for extra eligibility factors.

Language requirements

Language requirements

Minimum level: Competent
Accepted tests
IELTS (or CELPIP/TEF equivalents)

Higher language scores can improve competitiveness in points-based or invitation-driven pathways.

Program overview

Overview

The Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) enables provinces and territories to nominate skilled professionals for permanent residency.
It’s designed to meet regional labour demands and offers a direct or Express Entry–linked pathway to Canadian PR, helping skilled workers settle and contribute locally.

Why Choose PNP

  • Gain up to 600 additional CRS points with provincial nomination
  • Flexible options — many streams don’t require a job offer
  • Faster PR processing through Express Entry–linked streams
  • Include your spouse and dependents in one application
  • Benefit from strong settlement and employment support from provinces
Official

Government fees

Total (CAD): CA$1,880
  • Federal PR application fee

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    CA$1,365
  • Provincial nomination application (varies)

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  • Right of Permanent Residence Fee

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    CA$515

Eligibility

  • Receive a nomination from a Canadian province or territory.
  • Meet province-specific eligibility (job offer, experience, education, or language).
  • Submit federal PR application after receiving nomination.
  • Demonstrate intent to live and work in the nominating province.

Key benefits

  • Direct pathway to Canadian permanent residence via provincial nomination.
  • Tailored streams for skilled workers, graduates, and semi-skilled workers.
  • Lower points or job-offer requirements in some provinces.
  • Include spouse and dependent children in one application.
  • Many streams aligned with Express Entry for faster processing.
Checklist

Document checklist

7 total items

Documents vary by profile; we’ll tailor your list.

Identity & Civil
2 items
  • Passport and national ID
  • Birth and marriage certificates
Nomination & Stream Documents
2 items
  • Nomination certificate from province or territory
  • Proof of eligibility (job offer, education, or work experience)
Language & Tests
1 item
  • IELTS/CELPIP/TEF results (as required)
Health & Character
2 items
  • Medical examination report
  • Police clearance certificates
Snapshot

Eligible dependents

4 of 4 categories included

4 of 4 categories eligible. Children up to 22. Parents from 0+ years. Spouse included. Siblings included.

IncludedNot included
Spouse
Included
Yes
Children
Up to 22 years22
Yes
Parents
From 0+ years0+
Yes
Siblings
Included
Yes

Application process

Process

How it works

  1. Step 1: Select Province & Stream

    Choose a suitable province or territory and identify your eligible stream.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

  2. Step 2: Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) or Apply to Stream

    Register your interest or apply directly depending on the province’s system.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

  3. Step 3: Receive Nomination

    If selected, obtain a provincial nomination certificate.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

  4. Step 4: Apply for Permanent Residence

    Submit your federal PR application through IRCC.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

  5. Step 5: Land and Settle

    Move to Canada and establish residence in your nominating province.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

Who this program is NOT for

  • No valid provincial nomination.
  • Failure to meet stream-specific criteria.
  • Inadmissibility under federal PR requirements (health, character, or funds).

Not a match? Explore other programs in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Some provincial streams require it, while others do not.

No — IRCC must still approve your permanent residence application.

You are expected to live and work in your nominating province initially.

Yes, you can include your spouse and dependent children.

Client testimonials

“Seamless employer-sponsor coordination and PR plan.”
TL
Tech Lead, Toronto
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  3. End-to-end execution: strategy, documentation, submission, oath & passports.
  4. Confidential handling and white-glove concierge for families.
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