Provincial Nomination Program (Updated 2025-2026)

The Canadian Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is one of the most popular pathways to Canadian permanent residence. Under the PNP, Canadian provinces and territories can nominate individuals who wish to settle in a particular province and who have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the local economy.

Key Updates for 2025-2026: Each province (except Quebec, which has its own immigration system) operates its own PNP with unique streams and criteria. A provincial nomination through Express Entry adds 600 CRS points, virtually guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Many provinces now have enhanced Express Entry-aligned streams for faster processing. The PNP allocation for 2025 is approximately 110,000 nominations.

Provincial Nominee Programs are managed under agreements between each province/territory and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Nominees must still meet federal admissibility requirements including health and security checks.