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Want to Apply for a Provincial Nominee Program in Canada?

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams are a key part of Canada’s immigration policy. Many PNPs require a connection to their provinces – such as a job offer, work experience, or an educational credential – in order to apply for a PNP in a province. At ABCan Immigration, we will help you find if you’re eligible for a PNP and assist you with the application process so you settle and live in Canada.

Provincial Nominee Programs Available in Canada

Canada is a beautiful country that welcomes hundreds of thousands of immigrants through various permits, visas, and provincial nominee programs. There are several provinces in Camas where you can work and settle down with your family. Each Canadian province and territory operates its own PNP designed to meet its specific economic and demographic needs. Here are some of the Provincial Nominee Programs available in Canada:

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Ontario has one of the most varied and dynamic of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs. The program is available for skilled workers, graduates, and businesspeople planning to immigrate to Ontario.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)

British Columbia offers wide-ranging streams and categories for workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs in its Provincial Nominee Program.

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

Alberta is one of Canada’s most popular destinations for new immigrants. The province offers PNP streams for Express Entry candidates and non-Express Entry candidates.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program nominates newcomers for permanent resident status in the prairie province. To date, more than 130,000 immigrants to Canada arrived through the MPNP.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

This province in the Canadian Prairies is looking to welcome Express Entry candidates as well as workers in in-demand occupations.

Prince Edward Island Nominee Program

If you are seeking permanent residency in Prince Edward Island, one pathway is to be nominated to the federal government through the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

How Provincial Nominees Application Works in Canada

Apply for PNP

Applying for Canadian permanent residence through a PNP program is a two-step process. First, you must determine your eligibility for the many options available. Then, submit your application to the province or territory.

Receive Your Certificate

If your application is complete and you are eligible, you will receive an official Provincial Nomination certificate, allowing you to continue to the next step.

Submit the Application

Apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent resident status.

ABCan Immigration Services for Provincial Nominees Programs

With more than 80 PNPs to choose from, ABCan Immigration knows that it can be difficult to narrow down which immigration program is right for you. Getting a PR in Canada will typically depend on your unique profile, and we know it can be hard to know where to start. ABCan Immigration has years of experience in Canadian immigration and visa consulting services. If you would like to learn more about Canada’s PNPs or other ways to immigrate to Canada, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information. Here is how we can help you with your Canada PNP application:

Book a Consultation

If you’re ready to start your Canadian immigration journey through one of the Provincial Nominee Programs, contact us today for a free consultation!

Provincial Nominees Immigration Canada FAQs

  • 1.  Am I eligible for Provincial Nominee?

    Under Provincial Nominee Programs, provinces and territories in Canada can nominate individuals and families who wish to settle in their province or territory based on criteria set by the province. Each province and territory determines its own eligibility criteria for Provincial Nominee Programs. Choose your province where you would like to settle and contact us to know if you’re eligible for that province.

  • 2. What is the processing time for a Provincial Nominee application?

    Processing times for nomination applications vary from one province to the next. It typically takes a few months.

  • 3. Can I qualify for a PNP if I don’t qualify for Express Entry?

    Many PNPs require that applicants have an active profile in the Express Entry pool. There are some exceptions to this. These PNP programs vary in their eligibility requirements, so it is best to consult with ABCan Immigration consultants to know if you’re eligible or not.

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