Provincial Nominee Progrm -PNP

Immigrate to Canada via the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Under Canada's Constitution, both the federal government and provincial/territorial governments have the authority to manage immigration. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) enables provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in a specific province.

Key Features of the PNP:

• Provincial Nomination: Provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) can nominate candidates for immigration.
• Quebec’s Unique Role: Quebec establishes its own immigration selection criteria, separate from the PNP.
• Spreading Immigration Across Canada: Since its launch in 1998, the PNP has helped distribute immigration more evenly across Canada, benefiting provinces like Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Types of PNP Streams:

Express Entry-Aligned Streams:

• These streams are linked with the federal Express Entry system.
• Enhanced Nominations: Candidates who receive provincial nominations under these streams get an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, virtually guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. These applications are processed quickly—typically within six months.

Base Streams:

• These are non-Express Entry streams where candidates apply directly to the province for a nomination.
• Once nominated, the federal government processes the application for permanent residence.

Which PNP Streams Are You Eligible For?

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