Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

PNP is targeted for skilled workers 

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

• Who want to live in that province, and

• Who want to become permanent residents of Canada

 

 

Paper-based process

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• Apply to the province or territory for nomination under a non-Express Entry stream

• Must meet the eligibility requirements of the province that nominates the candidate

• Submit a paper application for permanent residence upon nomination

 

Online Express Entry process

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• Option 1: 

  • Contact the province or territory and apply for a nomination under an Express Entry stream.

  • Create an Express Entry profile and show that province has nominated.

• Option 2: 

  • Create an Express Entry profile and should show the provinces and territories that are interested in.

  • Contact the province directly who  sends  a “notification of interest” to applicant’s  account

  • Apply to the province's Express Entry stream and accept electronically if nominated.