Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Along with the Federal Government's Express Entry, all provinces and territories have non-express entry streams. Here we are furnishing the summary and some basic requirements.
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
Alberta has three different types of Non - Express Entry stream with different eligibility criteria.
- Employer Driven Stream
- Strategic Recruitment Stream
- Self-Employed Farmer Stream
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Manitoba has 2 streams under its PNP programs.
Skilled Workers in Manitoba
Skilled Workers Overseas
If you meet the eligibility requirements MPNP is a three-step process:
STEP 1: Submit an Expression of Interest
STEP 2: The highest-scoring qualified candidates with a connection to Manitoba are invited to submit an MPNP application
STEP 3: Following a thorough assessment, the MPNP nominates successful candidates to make a separate application to the Government of Canada for permanent resident visas for you and your family.
Skilled Workers in Manitoba
Skilled Workers Overseas
If you meet the eligibility requirements MPNP is a three-step process:
STEP 1: Submit an Expression of Interest
STEP 2: The highest-scoring qualified candidates with a connection to Manitoba are invited to submit an MPNP application
STEP 3: Following a thorough assessment, the MPNP nominates successful candidates to make a separate application to the Government of Canada for permanent resident visas for you and your family.
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program ( BC PNP)
Total number of Express Entry streams: 4
1. Must have Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code
2. Must have the support or an indeterminate, full-time job offer from a public health authority as a:
3. In addition, you must meet all regulatory, registration, and licensing requirements to perform the duties of the occupation.
4. The above job offer must have a wage that is comparable to B.C. wage rates for the occupation. In addition, you must have 2 years of work experience directly related to the job that is offered.
5. The employer must also meet eligibility criteria.
6. Must have settlement funds ready as required by CIC
Express Entry BC – International Graduate
- Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker
- Express Entry BC – Health Care Professional
- Express Entry BC – International Graduate
- Express Entry BC – International Post-Graduate
- Must have Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code
- Must have accepted a full-time, indeterminate job offer from a B.C. employer under NOC skill level 0, A or B.
- The above job offer must have a wage that is comparable to B.C. wage rates for the occupation. In addition, you must have 2 years work experience directly related to the job that is offered.
- The employer must also meet eligibility criteria.
- Must have settlement funds ready as required by CIC
1. Must have Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code
2. Must have the support or an indeterminate, full-time job offer from a public health authority as a:
- physician
- specialist
- registered nurse
- registered psychiatric nurse
- nurse practitioner
- an allied health professional such as a:
- diagnostic medical sonographer
- clinical pharmacist
- medical laboratory technologist
3. In addition, you must meet all regulatory, registration, and licensing requirements to perform the duties of the occupation.
4. The above job offer must have a wage that is comparable to B.C. wage rates for the occupation. In addition, you must have 2 years of work experience directly related to the job that is offered.
5. The employer must also meet eligibility criteria.
6. Must have settlement funds ready as required by CIC
Express Entry BC – International Graduate
- Must have graduated from an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution, with an eligible degree, diploma or certificate within the past two years
- Must have Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code
- Must have accepted a full-time, indeterminate job offer from a B.C. employer under NOC skill level 0, A or B.
- The above job offer must have a wage that is comparable to B.C. wage rates for the occupation. In addition, you must have 2 years of work experience directly related to the job that is offered.
- The employer must also meet eligibility criteria.
- Must have settlement funds ready as required by CIC
- No Job offer is needed for this stream
- Must have graduated from an eligible B.C. post-secondary institution with an eligible masters or doctorate (Ph.D.) degree within the past two years.
- Program of study must be in the natural, applied, or health sciences (Agriculture, biological and biomedical sciences, computer and information sciences and support services engineering, engineering technology, health professions and related clinical sciences, mathematics and statistics, natural resources conservation and research, physical sciences)
- Must demonstrate your intent to reside in and economically establish in B.C.
- Must have Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code
- Must have settlement funds ready as required by CIC
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Saskatchewan has only 1 dedicated Express Entry PNP stream: The International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry.
Eligibility requirements
1. Must meet eligibility requirements for one of the programs under Express Entry and have Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code
2. Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid (*This scoring system is similar to FSW 100 points scoring system. You can find the scoring table in the application guide below)
3. Must provide Language test results that match your Language test entries in the EE profile
4. Must have a minimum education of a diploma, certificate or degree that is comparable to the Canadian education system.
5. Must have work experience is in a high skilled occupation (NOC “0”, “A” or “B”) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan. Please see Appendix A in the application guide for the list of eligible occupations.
6. Must have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan
Eligibility requirements
1. Must meet eligibility requirements for one of the programs under Express Entry and have Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code
2. Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid (*This scoring system is similar to FSW 100 points scoring system. You can find the scoring table in the application guide below)
3. Must provide Language test results that match your Language test entries in the EE profile
4. Must have a minimum education of a diploma, certificate or degree that is comparable to the Canadian education system.
5. Must have work experience is in a high skilled occupation (NOC “0”, “A” or “B”) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan. Please see Appendix A in the application guide for the list of eligible occupations.
6. Must have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan
Ontario Provincial Nominee Program
Ontario has 2 dedicated PNP streams towards Express Entry.
Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream
- Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream
- Ontario Express Entry: French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream
- Must meet eligibility requirements for one of the programs under Express Entry and have Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code
- Must provide Language test results for either English or French with a minimum score of CLB7 or above in all language competencies (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
- Must have a minimum education of a diploma, certificate or degree that is comparable to the Canadian education system.
- Must have proof of settlement funds
- Must show intent to reside in demonstrated by a statement of intent and indication of ties to Ontario
- Must have a CRS score of over 400
- Must meet eligibility requirements for one of the programs under Express Entry and have Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code
- Must have a French-language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or above in all language competencies (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) AND an English-language level of CLB 6 in all competencies.
- Must have a minimum education of a diploma, certificate or degree that is comparable to the Canadian education system.
- Must have proof of settlement funds
- Must show intent to reside in demonstrated by a statement of intent and indication of ties to Ontario
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
Express Entry dedicated stream: Express Entry Labour Market Stream (EELMS).
Eligibility requirements for New Brunswick are the same as Federal Skilled Worker Eligibility factors. You must meet FSW requirements of Education, Language, Age, Work Experience, Proof of funds and score 67/100 in FSW eligibility score. In addition to meeting these FSW factors, you must also submit a “Commitment to Live and Work in New Brunswick form (NBPNP – 001)”.
To meet the expression of interest (EOI) requirements, you must demonstrate
Show connection to New Brunswick OR attend NB information session in last 24 months
Connection to New Brunswick
You can demonstrate a connection to New Brunswick by meeting at least one of the following:
If your NOC code is one of these: 2171; 2172; 2174; 2175; 2281, then you can apply under Open Category. Note that for some of these NOCs NB requires you to have minimum 3 years experience.
Eligibility requirements for New Brunswick are the same as Federal Skilled Worker Eligibility factors. You must meet FSW requirements of Education, Language, Age, Work Experience, Proof of funds and score 67/100 in FSW eligibility score. In addition to meeting these FSW factors, you must also submit a “Commitment to Live and Work in New Brunswick form (NBPNP – 001)”.
To meet the expression of interest (EOI) requirements, you must demonstrate
Show connection to New Brunswick OR attend NB information session in last 24 months
Connection to New Brunswick
You can demonstrate a connection to New Brunswick by meeting at least one of the following:
- working in New Brunswick
- received post-secondary education from New Brunswick institution
- relatives who have been living in New Brunswick for at least 1 year as PR or citizen
- have worked full-time in New Brunswick for at least one year in the past five years
- have a full-time, permanent offer of employment from a New Brunswick company
- have French as the first language (TEF certificate needed)
- Information technology: programmers; analysts; and technical customer support
- Business and financial analysts
- Retail trade managers
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- Restaurant and hospitality managers; cooks; and chefs
- Translators (English-French)
- Manufacturing managers
- Bilingual administrative assistants (French-English)
If your NOC code is one of these: 2171; 2172; 2174; 2175; 2281, then you can apply under Open Category. Note that for some of these NOCs NB requires you to have minimum 3 years experience.
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
Prince Edward Island has a dedicated stream for Express Entry nominations: PEI PNP Express Entry Stream
Eligibility criteria for PEI express entry stream are the simplest of all EE PNP streams.
Eligibility criteria for PEI express entry stream are the simplest of all EE PNP streams.
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Nova Scotia has 2 streams that are linked to Express Entry
1. Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
2. Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
Minimum requirements:
1. Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
2. Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
Minimum requirements:
- Have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in one of NS target occupations.
- Score 67 points or more on the Nova Scotia’s six selection factors (Scoring system available in the application package);
- Have a Canadian high school credential or equivalent ECA;
- Minimum English or French language score at Canadian Language Benchmark 7;
- Show Settlement funds as needed by CIC;
- Active Express Entry profile.
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream
Eligibility requirements :
Eligibility requirements :
- Applicants must have at least one year of experience working in Nova Scotia in NOC 0/A/B job.
- Have a Canadian high school credential or equivalent ECA;
- Minimum English or French language score at CLB 7 (for NOC 0 and A jobs) or CLB 5 (for NOC B jobs);
- Active Express Entry profile
Newfoundland And Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
Newfoundland & Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker.
Eligibility requirements :
Eligibility requirements: NWT Express Entry Stream is an “employer-driven stream” i.e. the employer has to submit an application to the province so that a nomination can be issued. Therefore, both employer and applicant need to meet respective eligibility requirements.
Employer Eligibility and Application Information Requirements (Submitted by the Employer):
Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
Eligibility requirements :
- Must meet eligibility requirements for one of the programs under Express Entry and have Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code (active EE profile)
- Score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 on the NLPNP point assessment grid (*This scoring system is similar to FSW 100 points scoring system. You can find the scoring table in the application guide below)
- Must provide Language test results that match Language test entries in the EE profile
- Must have a minimum education of a diploma, certificate, or degree that is comparable to the Canadian education system (ECA required for non-Canadian education).
- Have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer that has compensation at par with provincial standards.
- Must have proof of settlement funds and demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Eligibility requirements: NWT Express Entry Stream is an “employer-driven stream” i.e. the employer has to submit an application to the province so that a nomination can be issued. Therefore, both employer and applicant need to meet respective eligibility requirements.
Employer Eligibility and Application Information Requirements (Submitted by the Employer):
- Candidate's CIC Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code
- A valid permanent full-time job offer (30 hours or more: Employment contract signed by the employer and by candidate, and copy of a collective agreement, if applicable.)
- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration, valid municipal or territorial Business License, Labour Market Impact Assessment or proof of local and national recruitment efforts and summary of results (If no LMIA, see Nominee Program Guidelines).
- Proof of registration and good standing with the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC).
- Original or certified true copy of nominee’s accreditation translated into English or French
- Original or certified true copy confirming nominee’s previous work experience, translated into English or French
- Language test results
- Copy of the biographical page of the applicant’s passport
- Marriage certificates, birth certificates, and passports are required for dependents that will accompany the nominee
- Proof of settlement funds or financial support.
Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
Employer Driven Program - NWT Express Entry Stream
Eligibility requirements: NWT Express Entry Stream is an “employer driven stream” i.e. the employer has to submit an application to the province so that a nomination can be issued. Therefore, both employer and applicant need to meet respective eligibility requirements.
Employer Eligibility and Application Information Requirements (Submitted by the Employer):
Candidate Eligibility Requirements (Submitted by the Employer):
Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
Eligibility requirements: NWT Express Entry Stream is an “employer driven stream” i.e. the employer has to submit an application to the province so that a nomination can be issued. Therefore, both employer and applicant need to meet respective eligibility requirements.
Employer Eligibility and Application Information Requirements (Submitted by the Employer):
- Candidate's CIC Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code
- A valid permanent full-time job offer (30 hours or more: Employment contract signed by the employer and by candidate, and copy of a collective agreement, if applicable.)
- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration, valid municipal or territorial Business License, Labour Market Impact Assessment or proof of local and national recruitment efforts and summary of results (If no LMIA, see Nominee Program Guidelines).
- Proof of registration and good standing with the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC).
- Original or certified true copy of nominee’s accreditation translated into English or French
- Original or certified true copy confirming nominee’s previous work experience, translated into English or French
- Language test results
- Copy of the biographical page of the applicant’s passport
- Marriage certificates, birth certificates, and passports are required for dependents that will accompany the nominee
- Proof of settlement funds or financial support.
Candidate Eligibility Requirements (Submitted by the Employer):
- Verification of acceptance into the CIC's Express Entry Pool by providing CIC Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code.
Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
YNP Express Entry Program (YEE)
Eligibility requirements :
Eligibility requirements :
- Be eligible for one of the programs under EE: FSW, CEC or FSTP.
- Have an active EE profile number and Jobseeker validation code.
- Have a valid, permanent, full-time job offer from an employer in Yukon, and plan to live in Yukon.
- If applicable, demonstrate settlement funds (not needed if applying under CEC)
