What is the Provincial Nominee Program?
Participating provinces and territories nominate applicants who meet their economic needs and intend to settle there. Quebec has its own immigration programs, and Nunavut does not have a PNP.
Are all provincial streams the same?
No. Eligibility, occupations, employer requirements and intake vary by province and stream. There are Express Entry and non-Express Entry routes; a stream may change or pause its intake.
How does nomination affect Express Entry?
An accepted Express Entry nomination adds 600 CRS points. You must still meet the applicable program requirements and complete the federal permanent residence process.
What should we review?
Your intended province, occupation, employer or job offer, ties to the province, language results and the current intake rules for the specific stream.
Read the current IRCC guidance ↗
Last reviewed: 11 October 2026. This is general information; eligibility, intake and instructions can change. An individual assessment is needed before choosing a route.