Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Types of PNP Programs in Canada

Every province and territory in Canada has its own PNP with a range of immigration streams. The following are the key Canada PNP programs:

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP):

Three streams of nomination are available to international applicants under the provincial nomination program of Alberta (Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, or AINP).

• Alberta Opportunity Stream
• Self-Employed Farmer Stream
• Alberta Express Entry Stream

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP):

Candidates may submit an application for nomination to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in one of the following streams:

• Express Entry in BC
• Skills and Immigration
• Immigrants with business visas

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP):

The Manitoba PNP extends an invitation to recent graduates, professionals, and business owners, as well as their families, to become permanent residents of Canada. They must be capable of settling and intend to do so in order to build a successful life for themselves in Manitoba. There are several streams in the PNP:

• Skilled workers in Manitoba
• Skilled workers across seas
• International Education

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP):

The Ontario PNP makes nominations for foreign workers, students, and businesspeople who have the required education, experience, and purpose to settle permanently in the province. Under the Ontario economic immigration program, nominations are being accepted for the following streams:

• Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
• Ph.D. Graduate Stream
• French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
• Human Capital Priorities Stream
• Skilled Trades Stream
• Entrepreneur Stream

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP):

SINP makes it possible for non-residents to get a PR visa, come to Canada, and live there permanently. Immigration candidates may choose from the following categories under the PNP:

• Foreign Skilled Employee
• Saskatchewan-related Experience
• Farm and Entrepreneurship

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP):

The Prince Edward Island provincial government prioritizes the candidates who have the essential qualifications and experience. Candidates who meet the conditions are given a provincial nomination certificate, after which they can apply to the federal government of Canada for a PR visa.

For the following immigration categories, nominations are made under the PEI PNP:

• PEI PNP Express Entry
• Labor Impact Category
• Business Impact Category

Newfound land and Labrador's Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP):

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) is a program that allows the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada to nominate individuals who have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy and society of the province for Canadian permanent residence. The NLPNP is designed to support Newfoundland and Labrador's economic development goals by attracting and retaining skilled immigrants to fill the province's labour market needs. The program offers several streams for prospective immigrants, including:

• Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker Stream
• Skilled Worker Category
• International Graduate Category
• International Entrepreneur Category

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP):

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is a program that allows the province of Nova Scotia in Canada to nominate individuals who have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy and society of the province for Canadian permanent residence. The NSNP is designed to support Nova Scotia's economic development goals by attracting and retaining skilled immigrants to fill the province's labour market needs. The program offers several streams for prospective immigrants, including:

• Nova Scotia Demand
• Nova Scotia Experience
• Skilled Worker Stream
• Entrepreneur Stream
• International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

Steps for Applying for the PNP program

These are the typical steps to follow when applying for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Canada:

• Research the program: The first step is to research the available PNPs and streams that are best suited to your education, skills, work experience, and other qualifications.
• Check PNP eligibility: After choosing a PNP, check the eligibility criteria to confirm which PNPs you qualify for.
• Submit the application: Once you have selected a suitable PNP, submit your application for nomination by the province.
• Receive provincial nomination: If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may receive a provincial nomination from the province, allowing you to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
• Apply for PR Visa: After obtaining your provincial nomination, submit your application for Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) Visa to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). If your PNP is affiliated with the Express Entry system, you can apply online; otherwise, a paper application is required.
• Wait for processing: The processing times for PNP applications can vary depending on the program and stream, as well as the volume of applications received. Regularly check the status of your application and provide any additional information or documentation that the government may require.

Processing Time for PNP

The duration it takes for a PNP application to be processed relies on whether you have submitted it via express entry affiliated streams or non-express entry affiliated streams. The complete processing duration for Canada PNP comprises the primary application to the province as well as the supplementary processing duration for the PR Visa application by the IRCC. Many provinces have decreased their processing times to a few weeks or months. For express entry linked streams, it usually takes 6 to 8 months to complete processing. In contrast, non-express entry applications (which are paper-based) typically take around 1 to 2 years to be processed at the federal level.

PNP Trackers

There are several PNP tracker tools available online that can help you track the processing status of your Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) application in Canada. Here are some options:

• IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) online account: If you have created an online account with IRCC, you can use it to track the status of your PNP application. Once you log in to your account, you can view the current status of your application, any updates, and any requests for additional documentation.
• PNP program website: Most provincial government websites provide information about the processing status of PNP applications. You can check the website of the province or territory where you applied for information about the status of your application.
• PNP Tracker website: There are several third-party websites that provide PNP tracking tools, such as PNP Tracker. These tools allow you to enter your application information and receive updates on the processing status of your application.

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