Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Express Entry stream: 6 months; Non-Express Entry: 15-19 months
- Fee
- CAD $1,525 (federal processing) + $575 (RPRF) = CAD $2,100 (plus provincial fees vary)
- Validity
- Permanent residence
- Entry
- Single entry
Permanent residence through provincial or territorial nomination. Two streams: Express Entry aligned (faster, 600 CRS bonus points) and non-Express Entry (paper-based). Each province/territory has its own streams with different requirements. Quebec and Nunavut do not have PNPs. Provincial fees are separate and vary. Must demonstrate intent to live in the nominating province.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must meet the skills, education, and work experience requirements of the specific provincial/territorial PNP stream. Requirements vary significantly by province.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient settlement funds. Amount varies by province, stream, and family size.
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Criminal record
Must be admissible to Canada. Police certificates required.
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Health
Must pass immigration medical examination.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 0
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, investment certificates; Minimum amount: Varies by province and family size
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Police clearance
Countries required: All countries where applicant lived 6+ months since age 18; Validity months: 12
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Provincial nomination
Accepted provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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Health exam
Panel physician required: Yes, must use IRCC-designated panel physician; Validity months: 12
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Language test score
Accepted tests: IELTS General Training, CELPIP General (English); TEF Canada, TCF Canada (French); Minimum score: Varies by province and stream, typically CLB 4-7
How to apply
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Online application
Apply to the province or territory's PNP stream. Visit the specific province's immigration website. Requirements and process differ by province and stream.
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Document submission
After receiving nomination, apply for permanent residence federally. Express Entry stream: nomination adds 600 CRS points. Non-Express Entry: submit paper or online application to IRCC.
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Fee payment
Pay federal processing fee of CAD $1,525 per adult plus CAD $575 RPRF per adult, plus any provincial fees.
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Biometrics
Provide biometrics at designated collection point.
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Processing wait
Express Entry stream: 6 months target. Non-Express Entry: 15-19 months typical.