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.

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 

Month	Provinces	No. of draws	Total no. of Invitations
June	Alberta	1	36
	PEI	1	52
	Manitoba	1	36
	New Brunswick	4	608
	Ontario	11	3795
May	Newfoundland and Labrador	2	733
	Alberta	6	414
	British Columbia	2	108
	PEI	1	168
	Manitoba	3	118
April	Newfoundland and Labrador	1	256
	Alberta	7	246
	New Brunswick	2	477
	British Columbia	1	5
	PEI	1	168
	Manitoba	2	31
March	Alberta	2	17
	PEI	1	124
	British Columbia	1	13
	New Brunswick	1	498
	Manitoba	2	219
February	Alberta	10	551
	PEI	1	87
	Manitoba	2	117
January	Ontario	1	4
	British Columbia	1	10
	PEI	1	22
	Manitoba	2	325

Canada Draws in 2025 

48,511 Invitations Issued in 2025
Express Entry/ Province Draw	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	Total
Express Entry	5821	11,601	13,261	1246	2511	4,405	38,845
Manitoba	325	117	219	31	118	36	846
British Columbia	10	NA	13	5	108	NA	136
Ontario	4	NA	NA	NA	NA	3791	3795
Alberta	NA	551	17	246	414	36	1264
Prince Edward Island	22	87	124	168	168	52	621
Newfoundland and Labrador	NA	NA	NA	256	733	NA	989
New Brunswick	NA	NA	498	477	NA	608	2015
Total	6,182	12,356	14,132	2429	4052	8,928	48,511

 

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
• Job search 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.