Provincial Nominee Program
Provinces and territories nominate candidates who meet local labour market needs. An Express Entry–aligned nomination adds 600 CRS points, virtually guaranteeing an ITA at the next draw.
Avg. ITA → FD
89d
Applicant timelines
10
- Meet the specific stream requirements of the nominating province or territory (varies widely)
- Intend to live in the nominating province or territory
- Many streams require a job offer, connection to the province, or an in-demand occupation
- Some streams require candidates to already be in the Express Entry pool; others are base (non–Express Entry) streams outside this app's scope
Nomination timelines vary by province (weeks to several months); federal processing after ITA is typically 6–8 months
AB: Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
Express Entry stream targets tech, agri-food, and healthcare occupations.
BC: BC Provincial Nominee Program
Tech and healthcare priority draws through the BC PNP Tech and Skilled Worker streams.
MB: Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams, Expression of Interest based.
NB: New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program
Strong Francophone and healthcare labour market streams.
NL: Newfoundland and Labrador PNP
Express Entry Skilled Worker category targets in-demand regional occupations.
NT: Northwest Territories Nominee Program
Employer-driven Express Entry stream for candidates with a qualifying job offer.
NS: Nova Scotia Nominee Program
Labour Market Priorities draws frequently target healthcare and early childhood education.
ON: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking Skilled Worker, and Skilled Trades streams.
PE: Prince Edward Island PNP
Expression of Interest system with periodic Express Entry–aligned draws.
SK: Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
Express Entry sub-category within the SINP International Skilled Worker stream.
YT: Yukon Nominee Program
Small-volume, employer-driven Express Entry stream.
Real applicant timelines
Invitation to Apply
Acknowledgment of Receipt
Biometrics Submitted
Medical Exam Passed
Eligibility Review Complete
Background Check Complete
Final Decision
Portal 1
Portal 2
Confirmation of PR
Invitation to Apply
Acknowledgment of Receipt
Biometrics Submitted
Eligibility Review Complete
Background Check Complete
Invitation to Apply
Acknowledgment of Receipt
Biometrics Submitted
Eligibility Review Complete
Background Check Complete
Final Decision
Portal 1
Portal 2
Confirmation of PR