Provincial Nominee Program

How the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) works

This program is for workers who

✔ have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory

✔ want to live in that province and

✔ want to become permanent residents of Canada

Each province (except Quebec) and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and requirements. For example, in a program stream, provinces and territories may target

✔ students

✔ business people

✔ skilled workers

✔ semi-skilled workers

Understand the application options

How you will apply depends on which Provincial Nominee Program stream you’re applying to. You might need to apply using the non-Express Entry process, or through Express Entry.

As part of the process, you will have to pass a medical exam and get a police check (certificate). Everyone must have these checks, no matter where they plan to live in Canada.