Canada PNP

Canada is the most welcoming country for a migrant. A streamlined immigration process is one of the factors that make Canada immigration a viable option for an increasing number of individuals the world over.

Launched in 2015, the Express Entry System of Canada is today among the most sought-after immigration systems worldwide.

With a standard processing time of within 6 months for a majority of Canadian permanent residence applications submitted through the Express Entry, many have found their way into Canada via the Express Entry.

Today, India has the largest diaspora in the world. Many with their source country as India can be found distributed across various countries of destination.

As per the UN, Top 3 countries hosting the largest number of migrants from India are – the UAE [with 3.5 million], the US [with 2.7 million], and Saudi Arabia [with 2.5 million].

Canada comes close behind.

For a migrant, there are many immigration pathways available to choose from, all leading to Canada immigration, for the main applicant as well as their dependents.

While the Express Entry system of Canada might be better-known among the average migrant, there is another route to Canada PR via the provincial and territorial [PT] governments of Canada.

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program [PNP], or Canada PNP, offers almost 80 different immigration pathways or ‘streams’, each targeted at a specific class of immigrants.

Of the 10 provinces in Canada, 9 are a part of the PNP of Canada. Quebec, the only Canadian province not a part of provincial nominee program Canada, has its own immigration program for the induction of newcomers into the province.

Similarly, of the 3 Canadian territories, 2 – that is, Yukon and Northwest Territories – are a part of the PNP. Nunavut, the third territory in Canada, does not have any immigration program as such.

Canadian provinces/territories and their PNP programs
Province/Territory	PNP program
Alberta	Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program [AINP]
British Columbia	BC Provincial Nominee Program [BC PNP]
Manitoba	Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program [MPNP]
New Brunswick	New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program [NB PNP]
Newfoundland and Labrador	Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program [NL PNP]
Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia Nominee Program [NSNP]
Ontario	Ontario Immigration Nominee Program [OINP]
Prince Edward Island	Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program [PEI PNP]
Saskatchewan	Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program [SINP]
Northwest Territories	Northwest Territories Nominee Program
Yukon	Yukon Nominee Program

A Canadian permanent resident is an individual that had been given permanent resident status in Canada through their Canada immigration.

A Canada PR is a citizen of another country, and not to be confused with a Canadian citizen.

As a permanent resident of Canada, an individual can avail most of the social benefits – including healthcare coverage – that Canadian citizens receive.

Moreover, acquiring Canadian permanent residence allows an individual to live, work or study anywhere throughout Canada.

An individual can apply for the citizenship of Canada after having lived in Canada as a permanent resident for a minimum of 3 out of the previous 5 years [that is, 1,095 days altogether].

Now, while migrate overseas to Canada is a streamlined process with the major economic immigration programs managed through the federal Express Entry system, not all who create their Express Entry profiles are invited by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC].

Applying for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system is by invitation only.

Securing a nomination through Canada’s PNP is a way of ensuring that an Express Entry candidate is issued an Invitation to Apply [ITA] in the subsequent federal draw held by IRCC.

An Express Entry candidate that is successful in getting a PNP nomination – through any of the Express Entry-linked PNP streams – is automatically allotted 600 additional points based on the Comprehensive Ranking System [CRS].

It is the CRS score of an Express Entry candidate that determines if they are to be issued an invitation by IRCC. The highest-ranked candidates are issued ITAs in the Express Entry draws held by IRCC.

Hence, fetching 600 CRS points for an Express Entry candidate, a nomination through Canada PNP program is a guarantee of that individual being invited to apply for their Canada PR.

For 2022, the Canadian government has a target of welcoming 411,000 permanent residents. Of these, while 110,500 will be through the Express Entry system, another 81,500 will acquire their Canada PR visa through the PNP route.

The province of British Columbia in Canada, with its high demand for tech talent, is among the best provinces to immigrate in Canada for a tech worker. 

ALL CANADA PNP DRAWS IN 2023

All PNP draws in 2023
Total no. of candidates: 38,321
Total draws: 86
Month	Province	No. of draws	No. of candidates
May	BC	5	854
	Manitoba	2	1065
	Ontario	5	6890
	Quebec	1	802
	Saskatchewan	2	2076
	PEI	2	280
April	Alberta	4	405
	BC	4	678
	Manitoba	3	1631
	Ontario	5	1184
	Quebec	1	1020
	Saskatchewan	1	1067
	PEI	1	189
March	Alberta	1	134
	BC	4	968
	Manitoba	2	1163
	New Brunswick	1	144
	Ontario	6	3,906
	PEI	3	303
	Quebec	2	1636
	Saskatchewan	2	550
February	Ontario	4	3,183
	Manitoba	2	891
	Saskatchewan	1	421
	British Columbia	4	909
	PEI	1	228
	Alberta	1	100
January	Ontario	6	3,591
	Manitoba	2	658
	Saskatchewan	1	50
	British Columbia	5	1,122
	PEI	2	223
Total		86	38,321

ALL CANADA PNP DRAWS IN 2022

All PNP draws in 2022
Total no. of candidates: 47,337
Total draws: 138
Date	Province	No. of draws	No. of candidates
November 07, 2022	Nova Scotia	2	162
November 08, 2022	Saskatchewan	2	90
November 17, 2022	PEI	2	188
November 18, 2022	Manitoba	1	518
November 28, 2022	British Columbia	2	349
October 25, 2022	Ontario	1	642
October 20, 2022	PEI	1	204
October 12, 2022	British Columbia	2	618
September 27, 2022	British Columbia	4	1299
September 15, 2022	Manitoba	2	714
September 29, 2022	Ontario	6	5229
September 15, 2022	PEI	1	147
September 28, 2022	Saskatchewan	6	4159
August 30, 2022	British Columbia	5	1067
August 30, 2022	Ontario	2	810
August 26, 2022	Manitoba	2	698
August 25, 2022	Saskatchewan	3	2042
August 18, 2022	PEI	1	121
July 28, 2022	Saskatchewan	5	2923
July 28, 2022	Manitoba	2	721
July 27, 2022	Ontario	3	790
July 26, 2022	British Columbia	4	660
July 21, 2022	PEI	1	165
June 30, 2022	Manitoba	2	494
June 29, 2022	Ontario	4	2230
June 28, 2022	British Columbia	4	615
June 16, 2022	Alberta	1	150
June 16, 2022	PEI	1	136
May 31, 2022	British Columbia	5	853
May 20, 2022	PEI	1	153
May 19, 2022	Alberta	1	100
May 5, 2022	Saskatchewan	1	198
May 05, 2022	Manitoba	1	315
April 28, 2022	Ontario	2	1335
April 26, 2022	British Columbia	4	685
April 21, 2022	Manitoba	2	526
April 21, 2022	PEI	1	141
April 14, 2022	Alberta	1	250
March 30, 2022	Ontario	3	2409
March 29, 2022	British Columbia	5	935
March 23, 2022	Manitoba	2	311
March 22, 2022	Alberta	2	700
March 17, 2022	PEI	1	141
March 8, 2022	Saskatchewan	3	414
February 28, 2022	Ontario	9	3349
February 24, 2022	Manitoba	2	551
February 22, 2022	British Columbia	4	624
February 17, 2022	PEI	1	117
February 8, 2022	Nova Scotia	1	278
February 01, 2022	Alberta	1	400
January 27, 2022	Manitoba	2	443
January 27, 2022	Ontario	3	2618
January 25, 2022	British Columbia	4	714
January 20, 2022	PEI	1	132
January 18, 2022	Alberta	2	600
January 12, 2022	Saskatchewan	1	104
Total		138	47,337

The application process depends on the specific PNP stream applying to.

Each of the PT governments that are a part of the PNP have their own immigration pathways or ‘streams’. The eligibility and requirements differ from stream to stream.PNP Application Process

There are 2 ways for applying for Canadian permanent residence through the PNP. These are –

• An electronic application or e-application process for ‘enhanced’ nominations [through streams linked with the federal Express Entry System of Canada]
• Paper-based application process for base nominations

Generally, PNP Canada immigrationis a 2-step process, which involves securing a PNP nomination followed by applying to IRCC for permanent residence.

Some kind of a connection to the province – such as having studied or worked in the province – might be required to apply for a PR visa through the PNP. A job offer from an employer within that province will also make the candidate eligible.

General Basic Steps for Applying

STEP 1: Communicating an interest in settling within that province after being granted their permanent residence in Canada. Usually, this is to be done through the creation of an “Expression of Interest” or EOI profile with the specific PNP of the province concerned.

STEP 2: Receiving an invitation to apply in a provincial draw.

STEP 3: Submitting their PNP application for the stream invited under.

STEP 4: Securing a PNP nomination.

STEP 5: Applying for Canada PR following a PNP nomination

The PNP is the most recommended route for an Express Entry candidate with a low CRS score. With a 600-point boost got through a PNP nomination, the individual is assured of receiving an invitation from IRCC in the next Express Entry draw.

Provincial PNP streams linked with the federal Express Entry System
PNP Program	Province	Pathway
AINP	Alberta	Alberta Express Entry Stream
BC PNP	British Columbia	Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker
		Express Entry BC – Healthcare Professional
		Express Entry BC – International Graduate
		Express Entry BC – International Post-Graduate
MPNP	Manitoba	Skilled Workers Overseas – Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
NBPNP	New Brunswick	New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream
NL PNP	Newfoundland and Labrador	Express Entry Skilled Worker
NS NP	Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
		Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
OINP	Ontario	Skilled Trades Stream [Express Entry]
		Human Capital Priorities Stream [Express Entry]
		French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream [Express Entry]
PEI PNP	Prince Edward Island	Express Entry stream
SINP	Saskatchewan	International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry
NT NP	Northwest Territories	Employer-Driven: Express Entry
YNP	Yukon	Express Entry

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