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IMMIGRATION — PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAMS

Provincial Nominee Programs — every province, every stream.

Canada's eleven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) let provinces and territories select economic immigrants tailored to local labour needs. We handle Enhanced (Express Entry-aligned) and Base streams across the country — with deeper focus on our home province, Ontario.

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OVERVIEW

How a PNP gets you to permanent residence.

A Provincial Nominee Program lets a province or territory nominate you for permanent residence based on its own labour-market priorities — tech workers in British Columbia, healthcare staff in Saskatchewan, in-demand trades in Ontario, entrepreneurs in Manitoba. The province issues a nomination certificate; you then apply to IRCC for the federal permanent-residence decision.

A PNP nomination through an Express Entry-aligned (Enhanced) stream adds +600 CRS points to your profile — effectively a guaranteed Invitation to Apply in the next federal draw. Base PNP streams skip Express Entry entirely; the province nominates directly and you file a paper PR application with IRCC. Both lead to the same outcome: permanent residence.

THE TWO PATHWAYS

Enhanced or Base — pick the right path first.

Most provinces run both Enhanced and Base streams. Which one fits depends on your work history, language scores, occupation, and any tie to the nominating province. We confirm the right path at the first consultation.

Enhanced PNP (Express Entry-aligned)

Faster federal processing, requires an Express Entry profile.

  • Requires an active Express Entry profile in the federal pool
  • Province nominates within their Express Entry-linked stream
  • +600 CRS points applied — effectively guarantees an ITA in the next round
  • Federal PR application follows the standard 60-day Express Entry e-APR process
  • Federal processing standard: typically around six months from submission

Base PNP (paper-based)

Standalone provincial nomination, no Express Entry required.

  • No Express Entry profile required
  • Province nominates directly under its own intake (paper or online)
  • PR application filed with IRCC under the paper/non-EE intake
  • Federal processing is generally longer than Express Entry — can be 12 to 24 months
  • No CRS threshold to clear; eligibility is set entirely by the province
THE PROVINCES & TERRITORIES

All eleven nominee programs.

Every province and territory in Canada operates a PNP except two — Quebec runs its own immigration selection system, and Nunavut does not currently operate a nominee program. Click any program for a deeper dive into streams, 2026 priorities, and recent changes.

OUR HOME PROVINCE
OINP

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Ontario's program — typically the largest by intake. Streams across Employer Job Offer (Foreign Worker, International Student, In-Demand Skills), Human Capital (Masters & PhD Graduate, Express Entry-aligned), and Business (Entrepreneur). Specifics shift periodically — confirm current eligibility at your consultation.

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BC PNP

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program

Tech-focused selection plus general skilled worker, healthcare, entry-level / semi-skilled, international graduate, and entrepreneur streams. Uses the SIRS points system for invitations.

View BC PNP details →
AAIP

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Alberta's program (formerly AINP). Streams across Alberta Express Entry, Opportunity, Rural Renewal, Accelerated Tech Pathway, and entrepreneur categories.

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SINP

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

Express Entry-aligned, occupations-in-demand, employer-driven, hard-to-fill skills pilot, plus entrepreneur and farm investor streams.

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MPNP

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Skilled Worker in Manitoba (existing connection), Skilled Worker Overseas (strategic recruitment), International Education stream, and business investor stream.

View MPNP details →
NSNP

Nova Scotia Nominee Program

Express Entry-aligned (Nova Scotia Demand, Nova Scotia Experience, Labour Market Priorities), occupations in demand, physician, and entrepreneur streams.

View NSNP details →
NBPNP

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

Express Entry-aligned, skilled worker, critical worker pilot, post-graduate entrepreneurial, and business streams.

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PEI PNP

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

Express Entry, labour impact (skilled / critical / international graduate), and business impact (work permit) streams. Uses periodic Expression of Interest draws.

View PEI PNP details →
NLPNP

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program

Express Entry skilled worker, skilled worker, international graduate, and international entrepreneur streams.

View NLPNP details →
YNP

Yukon Nominee Program

Skilled worker, critical impact worker, Yukon Express Entry, and business nominee streams — employer-driven.

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NTNP

Northwest Territories Nominee Program

Skilled worker, Express Entry, critical impact worker, and entrepreneur streams. Smaller annual intake than southern PNPs.

View NTNP details →

Quebec runs its own immigration selection system (separate Quebec Skilled Worker Program, Quebec Experience Program, etc.) — applicants pass through a Quebec selection certificate (CSQ) before applying to IRCC. Nunavut does not currently operate a provincial nominee program.

HOW WE WORK A PNP FILE

From province pick to PR.

Every PNP matter is handled directly by Jugraj. The path below is the four-step backbone of every file; provincial-specific steps slot in where needed.

01

Province + stream selection

We assess your work history, language scores, occupation (NOC/TEER), education, and any connection to a province. We identify the streams you qualify under and pick the strongest pathway — Enhanced or Base.

02

Expression of interest / application

We file the provincial intake (OINP EOI, BC PNP SIRS profile, SINP EOI, MPNP EOI, etc.). Some streams are first-come; others are points-ranked. We monitor draws and respond to invitations.

03

Provincial nomination certificate

If invited and approved, the province issues a nomination. For Enhanced streams, +600 CRS is applied to your Express Entry profile and an ITA follows in the next federal draw.

04

Federal PR application + landing

Full PR application to IRCC — medical exam, biometrics, supporting documents, security checks. We respond to procedural fairness letters and follow up on stalled files. You're walked through landing once approved.

WHAT WE'LL ASK FOR

Documents at a glance.

The exact checklist depends on the province, the stream, and your family situation. This is the working inventory most PNP files need — we customise it after the first consultation.

Identity & status

  • Passport biodata pages (all family members)
  • Birth certificates
  • Current Canadian status documents (work or study permit, if in Canada)
  • Marriage or divorce records where applicable

Work experience

  • Reference letters listing duties matched to the NOC
  • Employment dates, hours per week, salary
  • Pay records (T4, Notice of Assessment, payslips) and contracts
  • LMIA + employer job offer if the stream requires one

Education

  • Canadian transcripts, diplomas, or degrees (originals)
  • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign credentials
  • Certificate of qualification from a Canadian apprenticeship/regulator for trades streams

Language results

  • IELTS General Training or CELPIP-General (English)
  • TEF Canada or TCF Canada (French)
  • Within 2 years for Enhanced (Express Entry-aligned) streams
  • Provincial CLB requirements vary by stream

Provincial-specific extras

  • Proof of connection to the province (residence, prior study, family ties)
  • Employer job offer in the province where the stream requires one
  • Business plan + net worth verification for entrepreneur streams
  • Proof of settlement funds where applicable
GOVERNMENT FEES

What IRCC and the provinces charge.

PNP files involve two sets of government fees: the provincial application fee (which varies by province and stream), and IRCC's federal permanent-residence fees. The IRCC schedule below is the same fee structure that applies to every Express Entry and PNP-to-PR file.

FEDERAL — IRCC PR APPLICATION
  • Principal applicantCAD $1,590
    Processing fee + right of permanent residence fee combined.
  • Spouse or common-law partnerCAD $1,590
  • Dependent childCAD $270 each
  • Right of permanent residence fee (if deferred)CAD $600
    Already included in the $1,590 above when paid up-front. Can be paid separately before landing.
  • BiometricsCAD $85 / person · $170 family max

IRCC fees as of April 30, 2026. Medical exam, language tests, ECA reports, translations, and police certificates are billed separately by their respective providers.

View the current IRCC fee schedule ↗
PROVINCIAL APPLICATION FEES

Provincial fees vary widely by program and stream — Ontario's OINP charges per stream tier, BC PNP charges a separate provincial fee, several Atlantic PNPs are no-fee or low-fee. Confirm the current provincial fee with the relevant program at the time of application.

FAQ

Questions we're asked most.

Looking at PNP for your case?

Tell us about your work history, target occupation, language scores, and the province you have a connection to. We'll respond within one business day with the streams that fit and the next steps.

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