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Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
Support in understanding provincial streams and the documentation relevant to an application.
Provincial Nominee Programs let provinces and territories nominate candidates who meet their local labour market needs. A nomination can significantly strengthen a permanent residence application.
Each province has its own streams, criteria and intake schedules, including the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). We help you find streams that may fit your profile and prepare an organized application.
Who it may suit
- Workers with job offers in a specific province
- International graduates of provincial institutions
- Express Entry candidates looking for additional points
- Workers in occupations a province is targeting
Typical documents needed
- Job offer and employer documents (stream-dependent)
- Language test results
- Educational credentials and assessment
- Work experience reference letters
- Proof of settlement funds, where required
- Identity and civil status documents
How the process works
- Stream matching: We compare your profile against active provincial streams and their criteria.
- Expression of Interest: Where required, we help you register a profile or Expression of Interest.
- Nomination application: If invited, we prepare the provincial application and supporting evidence.
- Federal PR application: After nomination, we help with the federal permanent residence application.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP): frequently asked questions
Is the PNP linked to Express Entry?
Some provincial streams are aligned with Express Entry (enhanced), while others are processed outside it (base). The process and timelines differ.
Do I have to live in the province that nominates me?
Provincial nominees are expected to intend to live and work in the nominating province.
Do I need a job offer for a PNP?
Some streams require a job offer and others do not. It depends on the province and stream.