Why Canada PNP?

• Easiest path to get Canada PR.
• Flexible for different applicants.
• 80 different provincial nominee programs.
• Get extra 600 Express Entry points.
• Faster than other immigration programs.
• Settle in a specific province.

Important Update: Canada Boosts Provincial Nomination Allocation for 2026

The Canadian federal government revised its Provincial Nomination Program allocations to 31% for this year. The allocated nominations are applicable for all provinces and territories under the PNP program. The targeted PNP admissions have risen from 55,000 in 2025 to 91,500 in 2026, marking the largest single-year boost.

IRCC has officially declared this to be one of the largest PR opportunities across all provinces in Canada this year.

Here is what the increase in PNP allocation means for  foreign nationals:

• More frequent invitation rounds over the year.
• Greater chances of selection with a mid-range CRS score.
• Active recruitment of foreign skilled professionals and graduates across shortage sectors like IT and healthcare.
• PNP nomination will add an extra 600 points to your CRS score, increasing the chances of selection for Canada PR.

The table given below highlights the increase in province-wise allocation for PNP draws:

Province	Nomination Allocation in 2026	Nomination Allocation in 2025
Ontario	14,119	10,750
Alberta	6,403	4,875
Manitoba	6,239	4,750
British Columbia	5,254	4,000
Saskatchewan	4,761	3,625
Yukon	282	215
Northwest Territories	197	150
New Brunswick	3,603 (Estimated)	2,750
Nova Scotia	4,127 (Estimated)	3,150
Newfoundland and Labrador	3,308 (Estimated)	2,525
Prince Edward Island	1,343 (Estimated)	1,025

Canada Provincial Nominee Program provides a pathway to settle in Canada. Provinces and territories can nominate eligible individuals for a Canadian Permanent Residency under the Provincial Nominee Program. PNP also offers applicants holding a PNP an additional 600 CRS points when they enter Express Entry pool. Several PNP programs have issued Letters of Interest to applicants with CRS scores below 400 as well. Y-Axis can help you take advantage of this huge opportunity to migrate to Canada with our dedicated visa and immigration support.

Canada PNP Program

PNP is short for the Provincial Nominee Program, which allows people to migrate to a particular province or territory in Canada. 

Candidates are required to apply only in the particular province or territory where they want to emigrate. Ensure you have all the required skills, work experience, and educational qualifications needed for the job vacancies in that province or territory.

The province or territory will evaluate if you fulfil their job market requirements. If they find your profile suitable, they will inform you how long it will take to process the application.

Once the territory or province approves your application, you will be required to apply for permanent residence within their time frame. You will also be informed if you must apply via the Express Entry system or the regular application procedure.  

Through an Express Entry PNP path: If you have not enrolled in the Express Entry pool, you must complete an Express Entry profile to be admitted into the pool. If not, you can commence it by using the Government of Canada portal.

Through a non-Express Entry PNP path: Applicants of permanent residency who have been nominated through a non-Express Entry PNP stream need to apply for the same through the regular application process.

Features of the Provincial nominee program:

Canada offers nearly 80 different PNPs, each with its own eligibility requirements. PNP program allows provinces to meet their immigration needs by helping them fill in-demand job vacancies and eradicate labour shortages in their province.

Most PNPs require applicants to have some connection to the province. They should have either worked earlier in that province or studied there. Or they should have a valid job offer from an employer in the province for a work visa.

A provincial nomination can help you get your PR visa in two ways. It can add 600 CRS points to your Express Entry application and make you eligible to apply for your PR visa directly to IRCC. 

Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Details

The Canada Provincial Nominee Program was created to attract skilled international talent to work in Canada in  provinces where there is a talent shortage. Thousands of successful applicants have relocated and permanently settled in Canada through the PNP program. Some of the best Canadian provinces to apply to under this program are: 

• Prince Edward Island
• Ontario
• Saskatchewan
• Manitoba
• Nova Scotia
• Alberta

If you are a skilled professional with experience in technology, finance, education, marketing or healthcare, now is the perfect time to explore your options through the PNP program.

You can apply under the PNP option to migrate to Canada if you want to live in a province, contribute to its economy and wish to become a permanent resident of Canada.

Steps to apply for PNP 

STEP 1: Check your eligibility through Canada Immigration Points Calculator 

STEP 2: Review the specific PNP criteria.

STEP 3: Arrange the checklist of requirements

STEP 4: Apply for the Canada PNP program.

STEP 5: Migrate to Canada.

Options in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

There are two options when filling an application through the PNP program:

1. Paper based process
2. Through Express Entry

Paper based process:

The first step is to apply to the province or territory for nomination under the non-Express Entry stream.  If you meet the eligibility requirements and qualify through the individual In-demand Occupation Lists of some provinces, you will get a nomination from the province if your occupation is on the list. You can then apply for a Canada PR Visa. 

You will now have to submit a paper application for your PR visa. The processing time is usually longer than through the Express Entry system. 

Express Entry System:

There are 2 ways to apply:

You can apply for a nomination by contacting the province or territory or applying for a nomination under the Express Entry stream. 

If you get a positive response from the province or territory to nominate you, you can create an Express Entry profile or update it if it already exists. 

The other option is to create an Express Entry profile and express your interest in provinces or territories. If the province sends a ‘notification of interest’, you can contact them and apply through the Express Entry system. 

You must meet the eligibility requirements for a successful outcome of your application.

Steps in PNP application for PR visa:

1. Apply in the province or region where you desire to settle.
2. If your profile meets the eligibility criteria, you could be nominated by the province to apply for a PR visa.
3. Apply for your PR visa after you are nominated by a province.

The criteria for evaluating the PR application varies from province to province.

Canada PNP Requirements

To apply for the Canadian PNP program, applicants need to present their:

• 67 points in Canada PNP Points grid
• Educational credentials
• Work experience
• Medical insurance
• Police clearance certificate
• Other supporting requirements

Documents Required for Canada PNP

To apply for the Canadian PNP program, applicants need to present their:

• Current passport and travel history
• Educational credentials
• Professional credentials
• Recent medical report
• Police clearance certificate
• Other supporting documents

Features of the Provincial nominee program:

Canada offers nearly 80 different PNPs which have their individual eligibility requirements. The PNP program allows provinces to meet their individual immigration needs by helping them fill jobs that are in demand and meet labor shortages in their province.

Most PNPs require applicants to have some connection to the province. They should have either worked earlier in that province or studied there. Or they should have a job offer from an employer in the province for a job visa.

A provincial nomination can help you in two ways to get your PR visa. It can add 600 CRS points to your Express Entry application and makes you eligible to apply for your PR visa directly to IRCC.

Latest Canada PNP Draws

The table below has the list of the latest PNP draws held in Canada:

Canada Draws in 2026

How Y-Axis Can Help?

Y-Axis is one of the world’s leading authorities on Canadian immigration. Our experience and knowledge ensures your application meets all the criteria and has the highest chances of success. Our end to end services include:

• Immigration documents checklist
• Complete application processing
• Forms, documentation & application filing
• Updates & follow up
• Resume Marketing services
• Relocation and post-landing support in Canada

The Canadian Provincial Nominee Program is a time-sensitive program that you must capitalize on immediately. Reach out to us to discover how you can take advantage of this.