Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

The provincial nominee program (PNP) is for workers who
  • have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory
  • want to live in that province or territory
  • want to become permanent residents of Canada
Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and requirements. For example, in a program stream, provinces and territories may target
  • students
  • business people
  • skilled workers
  • semi-skilled workers
Understand the application options How you apply depends on which stream you’re applying to. You can apply using one of the following streams. The application process will vary based on the stream you choose.
Express Entry process Non-Express Entry process
Step 1. Check your eligibility Make sure you qualify for the PNP of the province or territory where you want to live and for 1 of the 3 programs managed through Express Entry.

Step 2. Get a nomination

Contact the province or territory and apply for a nomination. Create an Express Entry profile and select the provinces and territories you’re interested in. If a province or territory sends a “notification of interest” to your account, contact them and apply for a nomination.

Step 3. If you get a nomination, update your Express Entry profile

Update (or create) your Express Entry profile and show your nomination. We’ll award you 600 additional points that will help you get invited to apply.

Step 4. Apply for permanent residence if you’re invited wait to receive an invitation from us to apply for permanent residence and, if you get one, apply online.

Step 1. Check your eligibility

Make sure you qualify for the PNP of the province or territory where you want to live.

Step 2. Get a nomination

Step 3. Apply for permanent residence

If you’re nominated, apply for permanent residence online.

Different Options for PNP:

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, formerly known as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) consists of eight streams divided into two main categories: one for workers and the other for entrepreneurs.  The province issues provincial nominations to foreign nationals who meet program-specific criteria and demonstrate an intention to reside in the prairie province.

 

For additional details, please refer to the Canadian government website. Simply Click Here

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

The BC PNP consists of the Skills Immigration, Express Entry BC and Entrepreneur Immigration Streams. These streams are divided into categories that target skilled workers, international graduates and other professionals with skills, experience and qualifications needed in B.C.

For additional details, please refer to the Canadian government website. Simply Click Here

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

Manitoba’s provincial immigration program is comprised of streams designed to nominate skilled workers and their families who wish to work and live in the province permanently. The MPNP is currently undergoing renewal.

For additional details, please refer to the Canadian government website. Simply Click Here

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

The NBPNP is New Brunswick’s provincial immigration program with streams targeting entrepreneurs, international graduates, skilled workers with employer support and skilled workers in the federal government’s Express Entry selection system.

For additional details, please refer to the Canadian government website. Simply Click Here

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

The NLPNP accepts immigration applications from skilled workers, international graduates and entrepreneurs who meet program-specific criteria such as a job or job offer, intent to reside, and the ability to become economically established in the province.

 

For additional details, please refer to the Canadian government website. Simply Click Here

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)

The NSNP is Nova Scotia’s program for the nomination of eligible skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs and professionals looking to settle permanently in the province. The program has various economic immigration streams with not one, but three streams aligned with Canada’s Express Entry system.

 

For additional details, please refer to the Canadian government website. Simply Click Here

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Through the OINP, Ontario nominates foreign workers, international students, business owners or entrepreneurs who have the skills, experience, education and intent to settle in the province as permanent residents.

 

For additional details, please refer to the Canadian government website. Simply Click Here

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

The PEI PNP is the island province’s economic immigration program for skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs who demonstrate the intention to live and work in PEI, and show the ability to become economically established in the province.

 

For additional details, please refer to the Canadian government website. Simply Click Here

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The SINP is Saskatchewan’s dedicated immigration program for the selection and nomination of eligible foreign nationals through various pathways, including its leading International Skilled Worker: Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand categories.

 

For additional details, please refer to the Canadian government website. Simply Click Here

Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)

The Northwest Territories accepts economic immigration applications to settle in Northern Canada under two main streams – the Employer Driven and Business – one of which has three distinct streams, including an Express Entry-aligned stream for skilled workers.

 

 

Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

Yukon’s official provincial immigration program assists eligible employers in Canada’s northern territory to nominate internationally-trained foreign workers and businesspeople for Canadian permanent residence.

 

For additional details, please refer to the Canadian government website. Simply Click Here