Get Into The Canada Express Entry Pool Immediately:
Looking to relocate to Canada quickly and get on track for a PR? The Canada Provincial Nominee Program is an accessible way to settle in Canada. Under the Provincial Nominee Program Canadian provinces and territories can nominate individuals for a Canadian Permanent Residency. While the PNP program is separate from the Express Entry program, it does offer applicants holding a select PNP an additional 600 CRS points when they enter the Express Entry pool. Several PNP programs have sent Letters of Interest to applicants with CRS scores under 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 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Details
The Canada Provincial Nominee Program was created to attract skilled international talent to Canada provinces facing 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.
Options in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
There are two options when filling an application through the PNP program:
- Paper based process
- Through Experss 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 and apply 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 your profile if it already exists.
The other option is to create an Express Entry profile and indicate the provinces or territories you are interested in. If the province sends a ‘notification of interest’ you can then contact them and then 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:
- Apply in the province or region where you desire to settle.
- If your profile meets the eligibility criteria, you could be nominated by the province to apply for a PR visa.
- Apply for your PR visa after you are nominated by a province.
The criteria for evaluating the PR application varies from province to province.
Documents Required
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.
Provincial Nominee Program – All PNP invitations in 2021 [as on December 31, 2021] | ||
Date of Draw | Province | Invitations Issued |
December 30, 2021 | Manitoba | 393 |
December 21, 2021 | British Columbia | 243 |
December 16, 2021 | Manitoba | 349 |
December 16, 2021 | Prince Edward Island | 125 |
December 14, 2021 | British Columbia | 71 |
December 7, 2021 | British Columbia | 318 |
December 7, 2021 | Ontario | 1,186 |
December 2, 2021 | Manitoba | 438 |
November 30, 2021 | British Columbia | 89 |
November 24, 2021 | Alberta | 100 |
November 23, 2021 | British Columbia | 357 |
November 18, 2021 | Manitoba | 428 |
November 18, 2021 | Prince Edward Island | 188 |
November 18, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 633 |
November 16, 2021 | British Columbia | 87 |
November 9, 2021 | Alberta | 200 |
November 9, 2021 | British Columbia | 340 |
November 2, 2021 | British Columbia | 77 |
November 1, 2021 | Manitoba | 421 |
October 2021 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 260 |
October 27, 2021 | Ontario | 1,408 |
October 26, 2021 | British Columbia | 358 |
October 21, 2021 | Manitoba | 459 |
October 21, 2021 | Prince Edward Island | 204 |
October 20, 2021 | Ontario | 546 |
October 19, 2021 | British Columbia | 85 |
October 12, 2021 | Alberta | 293 |
October 12, 2021 | British Columbia | 424 |
October 7, 2021 | Manitoba | 426 |
October 7, 2021 | Nova Scotia | 330 |
October 7, 2021 | Ontario | 162 |
October 6, 2021 | Ontario | 486 |
October 5, 2021 | British Columbia | 108 |
September 2021 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 22 |
September 28, 2021 | British Columbia | 422 |
September 27, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 391 |
September 23, 2021 | Manitoba | 650 |
September 22, 2021 | Ontario | 72 |
September 21, 2021 | Alberta | 450 |
September 21, 2021 | British Columbia | 74 |
September 21, 2021 | Ontario | 995 |
September 16, 2021 | Prince Edward Island | 143 |
September 14, 2021 | Alberta | 385 |
September 14, 2021 | British Columbia | 464 |
September 14, 2021 | Ontario | 691 |
September 8, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 528 |
September 7, 2021 | Alberta | 500 |
September 7, 2021 | British Columbia | 34 |
September 2, 2021 | Manitoba | 602 |
August 31, 2021 | British Columbia | 488 |
August 30, 2021 | Alberta | 400 |
August 26, 2021 | Ontario | 20 |
August 25, 2021 | Ontario | 326 |
August 24, 2021 | British Columbia | 74 |
August 23, 2021 | Alberta | 450 |
August 19, 2021 | Prince Edward Island | 161 |
August 19, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 496 |
August 18, 2021 | Ontario | 479 |
August 17, 2021 | British Columbia | 427 |
August 12, 2021 | Manitoba | 275 |
August 11, 2021 | Ontario | 48 |
August 10, 2021 | Alberta | 396 |
August 10, 2021 | British Columbia | 51 |
August 6, 2021 | Ontario | 2 |
August 5, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 452 |
August 3, 2021 | British Columbia | 374 |
August 30, 2021 | Alberta | 400 |
August 23, 2021 | Alberta | 450 |
August 10, 2021 | Alberta | 396 |
July 27, 2021 | British Columbia | 59 |
July 27, 2021 | Ontario | 1,031 |
July 27, 2021 | Manitoba | 1,140 |
July 21, 2021 | Ontario | 115 |
July 21, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 280 |
July 20, 2021 | British Columbia | 383 |
July 15, 2021 | Ontario | 55 |
July 15, 2021 | Prince Edward Island [PEI] | 127 |
July 14, 2021 | Alberta | 181 |
July 13, 2021 | British Columbia | 56 |
July 13, 2021 | Ontario | 1,685 |
July 9, 2021 | Manitoba | 277 |
July 8, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 295 |
July 7, 2021 | Ontario | 21 |
July 6, 2021 | British Columbia | 387 |
June 2021 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 381 |
June 29, 2021 | British Columbia | 52 |
June 28, 2021 | Manitoba | 1,017 |
June 23, 2021 | Ontario | 583 |
June 22, 2021 | Alberta | 184 |
June 22, 2021 | British Columbia | 395 |
June 17, 2021 | Manitoba | 141 |
June 17, 2021 | Prince Edward Island [PEI] | 113 |
June 16, 2021 | Ontario | 940 |
June 15, 2021 | British Columbia | 86 |
June 15, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 255 |
June 8, 2021 | British Columbia | 373 |
June 7, 2021 | Manitoba | 142 |
June 5, 2021 | Alberta | 191 |
June 1, 2021 | British Columbia | 68 |
June 1, 2021 | Ontario | 986 |
May 27, 2021 | Manitoba | 404 |
May 26, 2021 | Ontario | 158 |
May 25, 2021 | British Columbia | 370 |
May 25, 2021 | Manitoba | 232 |
May 25, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 421 |
May 20, 2021 | Prince Edward Island [PEI] | 155 |
May 18, 2021 | Alberta | 250 |
May 18, 2021 | British Columbia | 82 |
May 18, 2021 | Ontario | 138 |
May 11, 2021 | British Columbia | 379 |
May 11, 2021 | Ontario | 81 |
May 5, 2021 | Alberta | 250 |
May 6, 2021 | Manitoba | 150 |
May 6, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 259 |
May 4, 2021 | British Columbia | 83 |
May 4, 2021 | Ontario | 102 |
April 20, 2021 | Alberta | 200 |
April 20, 2021 | British Columbia | 90 |
April 27, 2021 | British Columbia | 362 |
April 26, 2021 | Manitoba | 367 |
April 22, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 269 |
April 19, 2021 | Manitoba | 399 |
April 15, 2021 | Prince Edward Island [PEI] | 156 |
April 13, 2021 | British Columbia | 452 |
April 13, 2021 | Ontario | 528 |
April 8, 2021 | Manitoba | 243 |
April 8, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 279 |
April 6, 2021 | Alberta | 200 |
April 6, 2021 | British Columbia | 80 |
March 26, 2021 | Alberta | 300 |
March 30, 2021 | British Columbia | 330 |
March 30, 2021 | British Columbia | 44 |
March 29, 2021 | Nova Scotia | Not disclosed |
March 25, 2021 | Manitoba | 335 |
March 24, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 418 |
March 23, 2021 | British Columbia | 95 |
March 18, 2021 | Prince Edward Island [PEI] | 150 |
March 11, 2021 | Manitoba | 299 |
March 11, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 248 |
March 16, 2021 | British Columbia | 506 |
March 9, 2021 | British Columbia | 95 |
March 3, 2021 | Ontario | 126 |
March 2, 2021 | Alberta | 200 |
March 2, 2021 | British Columbia | 444 |
March 2, 2021 | Ontario | 754 |
Feb. 26, 2021 | Manitoba | 207 |
Feb. 25, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 299 |
Feb. 24, 2021 | Nova Scotia | 43 |
Feb. 23, 2021 | British Columbia | 87 |
Feb. 18, 2021 | Prince Edward Island [PEI] | 121 |
Feb. 16, 2021 | Alberta | 159 |
Feb. 16, 2021 | British Columbia | 494 |
Feb. 16, 2021 | Ontario | 1,186 |
Feb. 12, 2021 | Manitoba | 296 |
Feb. 11, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 541 |
Feb. 10, 2021 | Alberta | 200 |
Feb. 9, 2021 | British Columbia | 74 |
Feb. 2, 2021 | British Columbia | 216 |
Feb. 2, 2021 | Ontario | 283 |
Jan. 28, 2021 | Alberta | 100 |
Jan. 28, 2021 | Manitoba | 218 |
Jan. 8, 2021 | Alberta | 50 |
Jan. 26, 2021 | British Columbia | 81 |
Jan. 21, 2021 | Prince Edward Island [PEI] | 211 |
Jan. 21, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 502 |
Jan. 19, 2021 | British Columbia | 195 |
Jan. 19, 2021 | Nova Scotia | Not disclosed |
Jan. 14, 2021 | Manitoba | 272 |
Jan. 13, 2021 | Ontario | 338 |
Jan. 13, 2021 | Ontario | 146 |
Jan. 12, 2021 | British Columbia | 80 |
Jan. 7, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 385 |
Jan. 5, 2021 | British Columbia | 168 |
How Y-Axis Can Help You?
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
- Job search services
- Relocation and post-landing support in Canada
The Canadian Provincial Nominee Program is a time-sensitive program that you must capitalise on immediately. Reach out to us to discover how you can take advantage of this.
FAQ
What is Canadian PNP?
The Canada Provincial Nominee Programs offer a valuable pathway to Canada PR Visa. The PNPs permit territories and provinces in Canada to nominate persons. These must be inclined to migrate to Canada and settle in a specific province.
Each territory and Province in Canada has its own exclusive PNP. The exception is Quebec and Nunavut. Each PNP has minimum one immigration stream that is linked with the federal immigration selection system of Express Entry.
Nominations from provinces offered under these streams linked with Express Entry also known as enhanced nominations. These incur extra 600 CRS/ Comprehensive Ranking System points to the Express Entry. It effectively ensures an ITA for Canada PR Visa in the subsequent Express Entry draws.
What are the eligibility requirements for the PNP program?
To apply under the PNP program you must meet the minimum requirements for the province’s non-Express Entry streams or must be nominated under that stream.
If you do not receive a nomination, then you must contact the province directly.
How can I apply for PNP in Canada?
There are two ways to apply for Provincial Nominee Programs in Canada. These are:
Express Entry
Non-Express Entry
Application through Express Entry:
Most of the streams in Provincial Nominee Programs are linked with Express Entry system. You can create a profile and if you score the minimum points you will be entered into the pool of candidates.
If any province has requirements, they can select your profile for nomination. This is subject to the suitability of your profile. You can then apply for the PR Visa after you get Invitation to Apply from any province.
The application directly to a PNP:
If you have a specific Canadian province in your mind, you can easily apply for that province. Below are the steps to directly apply to a Provincial Nominee Program:
- Select a PNP of a Province
- Fulfil the requirements and submit the complete application
- Obtain a nomination from that Province/PNP
- Receive the Nomination certificate
• Apply for Canada PR Visa with IRCC
Is the job offer mandatory for PNP?
The job offer is not mandatory for the below Provincial Nominee Program streams linked with Express Entry:
- MPMP Skilled Worker of Manitoba
- Express Entry Labour Market Stream of New Brunswick
- PNP Nova Scotia
- Human Capital Priorities Stream of Ontario
- Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-category International Skilled Worker of Saskatchewan
How do you get a Provincial Nomination to immigrate to Canada?
Every Territory and Province in Canada has its own requirements and programs. For example, Territories and Provinces can target the following in a program stream:
- Specific occupations
- Semi-skilled workers
- Skilled workers
- Business people
- Students
Candidates can file an application for Provincial Nomination either after obtaining valid job offers of through Express Entry. Some of the Provinces have their individual In-demand Occupation Lists.
An applicant will be offered an invitation to apply for Nomination by a Province if their occupation is listed in its In-demand Occupation List. They can then file a Canada PR Visa application if they receive the nomination from the Province.
I am in India, and planning to apply for a PNP PR, does the PNP PR still help me take education first in Canada and then start working?
Applicants who possess the Work Experience, Education and Skills can submit an application for the Provincial Nominee Program. Each territory and province has its own criteria for eligibility. Some PNP programs are allied with Express Entry while some are not.
A few of the PNPs are based on occupation. Investors and Students can also submit an application for PNP.
Latest PNP Canada updates?
Date of Draw |
Province |
Invitations Issued |
October 27, 2021 |
Ontario |
1,408 |
October 26, 2021 |
British Columbia |
358 |
October 21, 2021 |
Manitoba |
459 |
October 21, 2021 |
Prince Edward Island |
204 |
October 20, 2021 |
Ontario |
546 |
October 19, 2021 |
British Columbia |
85 |
October 12, 2021 |
Alberta |
293 |
October 12, 2021 |
British Columbia |
424 |
October 7, 2021 |
Manitoba |
426 |
October 7, 2021 |
Nova Scotia |
330 |
October 7, 2021 |
Ontario |
162 |
October 6, 2021 |
Ontario |
486 |
October 5, 2021 |
British Columbia |
108 |
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