Provincial Nominee Program — Canada 2025
Each Canadian province and territory (except Quebec and Nunavut) operates its own immigration streams targeting workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs who meet local economic needs. A provincial nomination grants 600 additional CRS points.
Program highlights
- 1600 CRS bonus points upon receiving a provincial nomination
- 29 provinces + 3 territories with their own streams
- 3Enhanced streams linked to Express Entry; base streams outside
- 4Some streams require a job offer; others target international graduates
- 5Pathways for entrepreneurs and investor class applicants
Eligibility requirements
- Meet the specific stream requirements of the nominating province
- Genuine intention to live and work in the nominating province
- Valid job offer or graduation from a provincial institution (stream-dependent)
- Language skills matching the stream's minimum CLB requirement
- Meet federal admissibility requirements after nomination
How to apply
- 1
Research provinces where your skills or job offer align with open streams
- 2
Submit a provincial Expression of Interest (EOI) or direct application
- 3
Receive a provincial nomination certificate
- 4
Apply for permanent residence through Express Entry or a paper-based stream
- 5
Complete biometrics and medical exams if not already done
Frequently asked questions
Which PNP stream is easiest to qualify for?+
It depends on your profile. International graduates from Canadian colleges often qualify for dedicated graduate streams. Workers in targeted occupations (healthcare, tech, trades) have strong options in BC, Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
Can I choose which province to apply to?+
You can apply to any province whose streams you meet. However, you must genuinely intend to live there. Note that Quebec has a separate immigration system (not PNP).