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Today most people prefer Canada as their immigration destination. People get a lot of advantages after immigrating to Canada. They get nominated within 6 months, add get extra 600 points to their CRS score; they can select from over 80 PNP streams, and also get free health care and schooling for children. Through the Express Entry Program, many Indians apply for Canada PR, but this process always not being fruitful for all. PNP is a much easier process to move to Canada. It has very simple and relaxed eligibility criteria.

There are two different methods for applying to Canada PR. The first method is to contact a province or Territory and request nomination under their Express Entry stream. After acceptance of the candidate's request, he or she can make an Express Entry profile. Then the candidate will receive electronically his or her nomination.

In the second method, the candidate has to make an Express Entry profile specifically mentioned the interested provinces and territories. After receiving the notification of interest from a province or territory, the candidate can contact directly and may apply for Express Entry stream. After the selection of nomination electronically, the candidate just has to accept that.

There are many PNPs in Canadian provinces; only the exception is Quebec which has its program named – Quebec Skilled Worker Program.

Now we discuss various types of PNPs

STEPS 1st Method 2nd Method
Contact a province or territory and request nomination under their Express Entry stream Make an Express Entry profile and indicate in your profile,  which provinces and territories you are interested in
If the province accepts your request for a nomination, you can make an Express Entry profile and show that you have been nominated Once you receive a “notification of interest” from a province or territory in your account, you can contact them directly
You will receive your nomination electronically through your account, which you will need to accept Apply to their Express Entry stream
In case they select you for a nomination, they will send the nomination electronically through your account. You just have to accept it

As you can tell, in both the cases, you will need to create an Express Entry profile. So, it’s best to create your Express Entry profile as soon as you can. It anyway offers you the benefit of access into the Express Entry pool with a large number of Canadian employers looking for skilled people to recruit.

All the Canadian provinces have their own PNP, with the exception of Quebec which has its own program on similar lines, known as – Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP).

Let us give you brief information about these PNPs.



Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP):

The foreign applicants can seek the nomination in the Alberta Immigrant nomination program under the three streams

  • Alberta Express Entry Stream
  • Alberta Opportunity Stream
  • Self – Employed Farmer Stream

To meet these streams applicants must fulfill the program's eligibility criteria and show their intentions of settling in the specific province.



Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP):

Nova Scotia's Provincial Nominee Program allows the eligible skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs, and professionals for permanent residence in the specific province. It allows the following streams:

  • Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
  • Entrepreneur
  • Physician
  • Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
  • Skilled Worker
  • International Graduate Entrepreneur
  • Occupations in Demand
  • Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
  • Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry


Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP):

The NTNP invites foreign immigrant candidates who apply from foreign nationals. This program is basically for skilled workers. NTNP offers two different programs-

  1. Northwest Territories Employer Driven Program:
  • Skilled Worker
  • Express Entry System for Skilled Workers
  • Critical Impact Worker
  1. Northwest Territories Business Immigration Program:
  • Business Stream


British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP):

This program is basically for skilled workers, international graduates, and professionals who are seeking PNP. There are three streams under this PNP:

  • Express Entry BC
  • Skills Immigration
  • Entrepreneur Immigration


Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP):

The Manitoba PNP nominates skilled workers, fresh graduates, and business people along with their family members to live in Canada. They have to prove themselves as economically sound for establishment in Manitoba.:

  • Skilled Workers Overseas
  • Skilled Workers in Manitoba
  • Business Investor
  • International Education


Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP):

The Ontario PNP invites international students, foreign workers, and entrepreneurs who want to settle in the specific province based on their desired education, skills, and experience. Under this PNP there are six categories of streams:

  • Ph.D. Graduate Stream
  • French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
  • Skilled Trades Stream
  • Entrepreneur Stream
  • Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
  • Human Capital Priorities Stream


Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP):

Through this SINP, non-Canadian immigration applicants can seek the nomination in Canada for a PR visa. There are three categories under this PNP-:

  • International Skilled Worker
  • Entrepreneur and Farm
  • Saskatchewan Experience


Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP):

This province invites those candidates who apply for a Canadian permanent residence visa with the Federal Government of Canada. Skilled and experienced candidates may apply for this program. There are three main immigration categories under this PEI PNP:

  • Business Impact Category
  • PEI PNP Express Entry
  • Labour Impact Category


New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP):

New Brunswick is made up of several cities- these are Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John.30 % of the total population uses French as their First language. Skilled and experienced applicants can seek the nomination in this province. There are several categories of nomination streams:

  • Express Entry Labour Market Stream
  • Entrepreneurial Stream
  • Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream
  • Skilled Workers with Employer Support


Newfound land and Labrador’s Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP):

This province is made of two definite landmasses, one is connected with the mainland and another is the island of Newfoundland. This province is economically developed with its energy and natural resources. Mainly the skilled workers can seek nomination under this program.

Under NLPNP, three main immigration categories are available:

  • Skilled Worker
  • International Graduate
  • Express Entry Skilled Worker


Yukon Nominee Program (YNP):

Yukon Provincial Nomination Program allows the eligible employers in the specific province to nominate business people and foreign workers who are internationally trained for permanent residence.

Under this program there are four streams:

  • Skilled Worker
  • Critical Impact Worker
  • Business Nominee
  • Yukon Express Entry (YEE)


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