PNP Programs by Province/Territory
Located in the western part of Canada, Alberta’s economy is largely based on vast natural resources. This province is known to be one of the most socially dynamic and economically advanced provinces in Canada. Alberta is the home to Edmonton and Calgary, Canada’s two largest cities. It’s the most populated of the three ‘prairie provinces’.
The Alberta PNP is made up of three main immigration streams:
- Self-Employed Farmer
- Employer-Driven
- Strategic Recruitment
British Columbia, aka B.C., is largely known as a center of economic activity and cultural diversity in Canada. Located in the western part of Canada, British Columbia is home to Canada’s third largest city, Vancouver. With stunning natural landscapes and wildlife, B.C. is widely renowned as one of the most beautiful places on earth.
The British Columbia provincial nominee program can accept applications from prospective immigrants under two main streams:
- Entrepreneur Immigration
- Skills Immigration (including Express Entry BC)
Note: Applicants of the BC provincial nominee program must also qualify for a federal economic immigration program, which uses a points-based invitation system, for both the BC PNP and permanent residency process.
Manitoba is situated between the provinces of Saskatchewan and Ontario. This province is primarily known as the gateway to western part of Canada and a key driver of the Canadian economy. Its robust economy is based on agriculture and natural resources.
Prospective immigrants can come to Manitoba via three streams either through or outside of Express Entry. The streams are:
- Modern Community-Driven Immigration initiative
- Business Investor Immigration
- Skilled Worker Immigration
As one of the Maritime provinces located in the northeastern part of Canada, New Brunswick is a bilingual province in Canada. Many don’t realize that about 30% of the population speaks French as their first language.
Applications are accepted under the following immigration streams:
- Business Applicants
- Skilled Workers with Family Support
- Express Entry Labour Market Category
- Skilled Workers with Employer Support
Note: With the recent announcement of a pilot program known as ‘Succession Connect,’ prospective immigrants to the province may have to think of running an established business located in the province.
Located in the eastern part of the country, this province is made up of two distinct land masses namely: Labrador and the island of Newfoundland. Its economy is booming with natural resources and energy.
Applications are accepted under the following streams:
- Skilled Worker category
- Express Entry Skilled Worker
- International Graduate
Located between Nunavut and the Yukon, this expansive territory boasts acres and acres of untapped forests with more than 40,000 residents. Its economy thrives on geological resources, including natural gas, diamonds, gold, and petroleum. Yellowknife is the capital city and an industrial hub for hundreds of workers, as well as a scenic town with rich recreational opportunities.
Applications are accepted under the following immigration programs:
- Business
- Employer
- Northwest Territories Express Entry
Nova Scotia is a small province in the maritime region of Canada, consisting of Cape Breton Island, the Nova Scotia Peninsula, and over 3,000 smaller islands.Halifax is the capital city.. Though a small province, it is renowned for its delicious cuisine and coastal beauty.
People can apply for residency under the following immigration categories:
- Entrepreneur
- Skilled Worker stream
- Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur stream
- Express Entry: Nova Scotia Demand
- Express Entry: Nova Scotia Experience
Most immigrants coming from different parts of the world head to Ontario because it’s famous for being Canada’s most populated province and the center of Canada’s political, social, and economic life. Home to about 40% of Canadians, it’s also home to Ottawa, Canada’s capital and its biggest city, Toronto.
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program accepts applications under the following categories:
- Ontario Express Entry
- General category (also known as Employer Category)
- International Student Category
- Business Category
P.E.I. consists of the island and other surrounding isles. It’s the smallest province in Canada, popularly known as ‘the birthplace of Canada’ as a result of the Charlottetown conference, which gave rise to Canada’s formation.
Prince Edward Island accepts applications from prospective immigrants under the following categories:
- Business Impact
- Labour Impact
- Prince Edward Island PNP Express Entry
Saskatchewan has one of Canada’s fastest growing economies and populations; this is a result of the massive influx of immigrants from across the world. Part of the Prairie Provinces in western Canada, Saskatchewan’s economy is strongly based on important natural resources, such as fishing, forestry and agriculture.
Applications are offered under the following streams (each of them has one or more sub-categories):
- Entrepreneur and Farm
- Saskatchewan Experience
- International Skilled Worker
Situated in the farthest north of Canada. It is well-known for the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s. Home to about 30,000 people, most of which live in Whitehorse, the Yukon’s capital city. Its growing economy is mainly composed of tourism and mining.
The Yukon nominee program is made up of the following programs:
- Skilled Worker
- Business Nominee
- Critical Impact Worker
- Yukon Express Entry (YEE)
How we can help
Tudor House Immigration can help you gain permanent residency through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), so you can start building a bright new future in Canada.
PNP History and Process
The federal government launched the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 1998, allowing almost every province and territory to welcome a variety of international skilled workers to strengthen the Canadian economy while providing them with permanent residence.
Most provincial PNP pathways require the cooperation of an employer within the province who will provide you with an indeterminate job offer in a qualifying field.
Most territories and provinces in Canada are free to nominate immigrants of their choice via the provincial nominee program (PNP). In order to become nominated, applicants must demonstrate that they have the skills, work experience and education necessary to contribute to the economic advancement of the province (or territory) by living and working there.
Every territory and province has their own immigration programs or streams that target certain groups of people. For example, Canadian provinces and territories may target eligible:
- Skilled workers
- Semi-skilled workers
- Entrepreneurs
- Students
Note: The province of Quebec doesn’t have a provincial nominee program (PNP). You can learn more about their programs by visiting their immigration website.
PNP Streams – Express Entry
In this case, you must:
- Meet the basic criteria of the Express Entry process (e.g., Express Entry BC)
- Qualify for any of the immigration programs it covers
To apply for the provincial nominee program:
- You must apply for a nomination from a territory or province.
- A territory or province must nominate you.
- You must apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to become a permanent resident.
Note: To be nominated by a territory or province, you need to follow all the instructions on their website and you should contact them directly, or have an immigration consultant guide and represent you.
Once you have been nominated by a Canadian province or territory, you can create an Express Entry profile or update your pre-existing one to indicate your nomination. You will be placed in the Express Entry pool.
Nomination through a Non-Express Program
If you are nominated under a non-Express Entry program or stream, you can submit your application via the paper-based application process, and if the territory or province is happy with it, and nominates you, you will then be required to submit your application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).