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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for Canada in 2024 | Eligibility, Application, Documentation and more!
The Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is the most sought-after program for immigration. The eligibility criteria and application process vary by province. Read to know

    Overview

    The Canada Provincial Nominee Program aims to attract skilled international workers to provinces facing talent shortages. Many successful applicants have relocated and settled in Canada through this program. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows individuals to migrate to a specific province or territory in Canada.

    For this, candidates can apply to the province or territory where they want to live.

    They must ensure that they meet that region’s required skills, work experience, and educational qualifications.

    What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?

    The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is for workers who:

    1. Have Skills and Experience: Applicants must have the skills, education, and work experience needed by a specific province or territory.
    2. Want to Live in a Specific Area: Applicants must intend to reside in the province or territory that nominates them.
    3. Seek Permanent Residency: The ultimate goal is to become permanent residents of Canada.

    Each province and territory has its own immigration programs (“streams”) and specific requirements to target certain groups, such as skilled workers, business immigrants, and international students. This allows provinces and territories to address their unique economic and demographic needs.

    Basic Details on Canada PNP

    • Canada has nearly 80 different PNPs, each with unique eligibility requirements.
    • It helps provinces fill in-demand job vacancies and address labour shortages.
    • Many PNPs require a connection to the province, such as previous work or study, or a valid job offer from a local employer.
    • A provincial nomination can add 600 CRS points to your Express Entry application.
    • It makes you eligible to apply for a PR visa directly to IRCC.

    Apply for Canada PR through British Columbia PNP {2024}

    Benefits of the PNP Program

    • Faster PR Processing: Quickens the path to Canadian permanent residency and eventual citizenship.
    • Diverse Streams: Offers various pathways for entrepreneurs, international students, and skilled workers.
    • Lower CRS Requirements: Often requires lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores than federal programs.
    • No Job Offer Needed: This does not always require a job offer, making it accessible to more applicants.
    • Economic Integration: Facilitates high wages, employment rates, and quick job market integration.
    • Business Opportunities: Supports unique business ideas and investments, offering permanent residency.
    • Family Sponsorship: Allows permanent residents to sponsor eligible family members.

    How many PNPs are there in Canada?

    Canada has PNPs in all provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut. There are over 80 PNP programs, each with various streams.

    How to Apply for a Canadian Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)? 

    1. Choose the Right PNP: Look through the list of provinces and territories to find where you want to immigrate. Check the requirements for each PNP to see if you’re eligible.
    2. Apply to Your Chosen PNP: Submit your application directly to the province or territory you’ve chosen.
    3. Get a Provincial Nomination: If your application is successful, the province or territory will nominate you for Canadian permanent residence. Keep an eye on the latest PNP invitation draws.
    4. Submit Your Permanent Residence Application: Apply to the Canadian federal government for permanent residence. If your PNP is aligned with Express Entry, you can do this online. Otherwise, submit a paper-based application.

    Application through the ‘Base’ PNP Process

    • Apply for nomination
    • If nominated, apply for Canadian permanent residence through the Permanent Residence Portal.

    New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

    Application through the Express Entry Process

    • Create an Express Entry profile and submit it.
    • Apply to an Express Entry-aligned PNP.
    • If nominated, confirm it on your profile and receive 600 additional points.
    • Wait for an invitation for permanent residence.
    • Apply for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system.

    Note: Each PNP has its own process. Some accept applications from qualified applicants at any time, while others use an Expression of Interest (EOI) system or invite candidates directly from the Express Entry pool. Make sure to follow the correct process to avoid application refusal.

     
     
     
     

    Cost of Immigration through PNP

    Item Cost (CAD) Cost (INR)
    Language tests $300 ₹18,270
    Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) $200 ₹12,180
    Biometrics $85/person ₹5,176/person
    Government fees (adult) $1,325 ₹80,542
    Government fees (child) $225 ₹13,725
    Medical examination fees (adult) $450/adult ₹27,450/adult
    Medical examination fees (child) $250/child ₹15,225/child
    Police clearance certificates $100/country ₹6,090/country
    Provincial Nominee Program processing fees Up to $1500 Up to ₹91,350
    Total ~$2,300 – $3,800 ~₹1,40,000 – ₹2,31,500

    Documentation Required

    Documents needed for a PNP application usually include:

    • Language test scores
    • Educational credential assessment (ECA) reports
    • Proof of work experience
    • Proof of settlement funds
    • Civil documents (birth certificate, marriage and divorce certificates, passport and police certificates.)
    • Status documents

    Additionally, some PNPs may require evidence of your intention to live in their province after nomination. Specific document requirements vary depending on the program.

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    Latest PNP Draw

    British Columbia conducted the latest PNP draw on May 28, 2024, inviting over 66 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.

    The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows provinces/territories to select and nominate candidates to settle in a specific region based on criteria like work experience, skills, and contribution to the local economy.

    Each province and territory has its own rules for the program, which change over time to meet labor market needs and bring in necessary workers.

    Date Province Invitations Minimum Score Category/Stream/Occupations
    28 May 2024 British Columbia 66+ 80 General, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    23 May 2024 Manitoba 253 688 Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled Worker Overseas, International Education Stream
    22 May 2024 British Columbia 74+ 80 Tech, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    14 May 2024 British Columbia 72+ 80 General, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    09 May 2024 Manitoba 371 698 Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled Worker Overseas, International Education Stream
    07 May 2024 British Columbia 76+ 80 Tech, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    02 May 2024 Manitoba 941 796 Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled Worker Overseas, International Education Stream
    02 May 2024 Prince Edward Island 06 – Healthcare and Construction
    01 May 2024 Alberta 40 305 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
    30 April 2024 British Columbia 74+ 80 General, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    24 April 2024 Manitoba 327 644 Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled Worker Overseas, International Education Stream
    23 April 2024 British Columbia 86+ 80 Tech, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    23 April 2024 Ontario 211 53 Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker stream and Employer Mobility Pathways Project
    18 April 2024 Prince Edward Island 80 – Healthcare, Construction, Manufacturing, and Traditional sectors
    17 April 2024 Alberta 49 302 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
    16 April 2024 British Columbia 79+ 80 General, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    04 April 2024 Prince Edward Island 66 – Manufacturing, Early Childhood Education, Healthcare
    03 April 2024 British Columbia 83 90 General, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction
    02 April 2024 Alberta 48 303 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
    26 March 2024 British Columbia 126+ 85 Tech, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    21 March 2024 Ontario 2,281 468-480 Human Capital Priorities stream
    21 March 2024 Prince Edward Island 85 80 Work Permit stream & PEI Express Entry stream
    19 March 2024 Alberta 41 304 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
    19 March 2024 Ontario 1,474 42 Masters and PhD streams
    19 March 2024 British Columbia 166+ 80 General, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    12 March 2024 Ontario 2,639 66 Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
    12 March 2024 Ontario 11 – Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
    12 March 2024 British Columbia 187+ 75 Tech, Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    08 March 2024 Manitoba 104 614 Skilled Worker Overseas
    07 March 2024 Saskatchewan 35 89 SINP Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand
    07 March 2024 Ontario 2,104 352-421 Human Capital Priorities stream
    05 March 2024 Alberta 34 303 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
    05 March 2024 British Columbia 155+ 70 General; Healthcare, Childcare, Construction, Veterinary Care
    01 March 2024 Ontario 2,583

     

    The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) aims to nominate individuals for permanent residency in Alberta, addressing job shortages or business ventures. Managed by the Alberta and Canadian governments, successful nominees can apply for residency with their families.

    Application Streams:

    Workers Streams:

    1. Tourism and Hospitality
    2. Alberta Opportunity
    3. Alberta Express Entry
    4. Rural Renewal

    Entrepreneurs Streams:

    1. Rural Entrepreneur
    2. Graduate Entrepreneur
    3. Farm
    4. Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur
     
     
     VALUATE OPTION

    Eligibility Criteria for Canada PNP

    Stream Eligibility
    AAIP Tourism and Hospitality Stream – Work for an approved employer in an eligible industry
    – Employer must have valid WCB coverage or be exempt
    – Work in an eligible occupation with a valid job offer
    – Must be living and working in Alberta with a valid work permit
    – Minimum 6 months (780 hours) of full-time work experience
    – Minimum language test score of CLB 4 for each English or French skill
    – Completed high school education equivalent to Canadian standards
    – Provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) unless holding a Canadian degree or valid Alberta trade certificate
    Alberta Opportunity Stream – Have valid temporary resident status in Canada with a valid work permit
    – Work in an eligible occupation in Alberta
    – Meet language requirements based on NOC level
    – Minimum high school education equivalent to Canadian standards
    – Specific work experience requirements based on applicant category
    – Must have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer meeting wage and employment standards
    Alberta Express Entry Stream – Have an active Express Entry profile in the federal pool
    – Meet criteria for one of the federal immigration programs: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Federal Skilled Worker Program
    – Have a primary occupation in demand in Alberta
    – Intend to live and work permanently in Alberta
    – Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300
    – Ensure occupation is not on Alberta’s Ineligible Occupations list
    Graduate Entrepreneur Stream – Completed at least 2 years of full-time education in Alberta
    – Hold a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) issued by IRCC
    – Minimum CLB level 7 in English or French
    – Establish a new business or buy an existing business in Alberta with a minimum 34% ownership
    Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream – Minimum of 6 months full-time experience managing, owning, or equivalent in a business incubator or accelerator
    – Degree from a non-Canadian post-secondary institution within the last 10 years, verified by an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
    – Detailed business plan with projected financials
    – Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 in English or French
    – At least 34% ownership for urban centers or 51% for regional areas outside Calgary and Edmonton
    Farm Stream – Financial documentation of an existing farm business
    – Minimum CDN $500,000 equity investment in a primary production farming business
    – Proof of a minimum net worth of CDN $500,000 or access to similar funds
    – Detailed investment plans in a proposed business plan
    Rural Entrepreneur Stream – Minimum 3 years as an active business owner/manager, or
    – Minimum 4 years as a senior manager within the past 10 years
    – Minimum high school equivalent to the Canadian standard with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
    – Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 in English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level 4 in French
    – Minimum of $300,000 in personal and/or spouse’s/common-law partner’s assets
    – Minimum investment of $100,000 from personal and/or spouse/common-law partner’s equity
    – At least 51% ownership for a new business, or 100% ownership for business succession
    Rural Renewal Stream – Full-time job in a designated rural Alberta community
    – Endorsement of Candidate Letter from the designated community’s Economic Development Organization (EDO)
    – Intend to reside and work in the designated community
    – Minimum 12 months full-time work experience in the last 18 months (for temporary foreign workers)
    – Meet the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score
    – Minimum high school education equivalent to Canadian standards

    How long does the Canadian Immigration process take?

    Immigration Stream Processing Time
    Work permit (applying from India) 9 weeks
    Work permit (applying inside Canada) 128 days online; 47 days on paper
    Study permit (applying from India) 8 weeks
    Study permit (applying inside Canada) 5 weeks
    Study permit extension 75 days online; 91 days on paper
    Student Direct Stream 20 days (assuming all criteria are met)
    Visitor visa (applying from India) 31 days
    Visitor visa (from inside Canada) 16 days online; 47 days on paper
    Visitor extension (visitor record) 55 days online; 102 days on paper
    Atlantic Immigration Program 6 months
    Canadian Experience Class 5 months
    Provincial Nominees 8 months if applied online; 16 months if not
    Self-Employed persons Program (federal) 52 months
    Quebec Business Class 61 months
    Federal Skilled Worker 6 months
    Start-up Visa 37 months
    Spouse or common-law partner living in Canada 10 months outside Quebec; 25 months in Quebec
    Spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner living in Canada 13 months outside Quebec; 24 months in Quebec
    Super Visa (Parents or Grandparents living in India) 53 days
    Dependent Child (living in India) 10 months
    Parents and Grandparents Program 21 months outside Quebec; 46 months in Quebec
    Adopted child or other relative (living in India) 22 months
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    Other Important FAQs

    Canada welcomes thousands of immigrants annually through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The exact number varies each year and is subject to change based on government policies and priorities.

    Provincial nomination under the PNP Canada program offers various benefits like

    • Streamlined immigration processes
    • Priority processing of applications
    • Additional points towards permanent residency applications
    • Increased chances of successful immigration.

    The minimum investment requirements for the PNP Canada program vary depending on the specific stream and province. Some streams may require applicants to make a financial investment or create employment opportunities in the province. 

    Language testing requirements for the PNP Canada program typically involve demonstrating proficiency in English or French. This is through standardized language tests such as IELTS or CELPIP for English and TEF or TCF for French.
    While being nominated by a Canada PNP is a significant step towards permanent residency, it does not automatically allow immediate work in Canada. Additional steps, such as obtaining a work permit, may be required.
    Key factors to consider when choosing a PNP Canada stream include: Eligibility criteria Occupation demand in the province Processing times, The likelihood of successful nomination.

    While obtaining a provincial nomination is a crucial step, it is not sufficient on its own to obtain a Canadian immigration visa. Nominees must still meet federal immigration requirements and complete the necessary application processes.

    Settlement services provided under the PNP Canada program may include:

    • Assistance with housing
    • Language training
    • Job search support
    • Community orientation
    • Access to social services.

    The steps to apply for the PNP Canada program vary depending on the province and stream. But typically involve

    • Submitting an expression of interest
    • Meeting eligibility requirements
    • Completing the application process outlined by the province.

    PNP programs have different requirements depending on the province. Usually, you'll need at least a CLB 5 or 6 (IELTS 5.0 or 6.0) in each section. But in places like Manitoba, a higher score of CLB 7 or 8 (IELTS 6.0 or 7.0) might be needed. Make sure to check the exact requirements of the PNP program you're considering.

    To be eligible for PNP, you need an active Express Entry profile with a CRS score of 400 points or more.

     

    Family members may accompany you to Canada if you obtain a provincial nomination, depending on the specific program's regulations and sponsorship options available.