Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Who it’s for

Candidates with ties, a job offer or in-demand skills for a specific province.

Key requirements

• Meet the specific provincial stream’s criteria (occupation, job offer, ties, language)
• Intend to live in the nominating province

Step by step

1. 1
   Pick provinces and streams

   Compare streams for your occupation (e.g. OINP, BC PNP, SINP, AAIP, MPNP).
2. 2
   Register an Expression of Interest

   Many provinces score and draw candidates from their own pool.
3. 3
   Apply for nomination

   Submit the provincial application with documents and fee.
4. 4
   Accept the nomination

   In Express Entry streams, accept it in your profile to gain 600 points.
5. 5
   Apply to IRCC for PR

   Through Express Entry (online) or the paper-based base stream.

Document checklist

Start the application to track these, set due dates and attach files.

• Valid passport
  Bio page scan. Check it is valid for the whole planned stay (6+ months beyond travel is safest).
• Language test result
  An approved test for this visa, taken within the validity period (Canada: 2 years; Australia: 3 years).
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
  From an IRCC-designated organisation such as WES, ICAS, IQAS or CES. Valid 5 years.
• Degree certificates and transcripts
  All post-secondary qualifications, with certified translations if not in English/French.
• Employment reference letters
  On letterhead: job title, duties, hours per week, salary and dates, signed by a manager or HR.
• Job offer or employment contract
  Signed offer showing role, salary, hours and start date.
• Proof of funds
  Official bank letters/statements showing the required amount, held for the required period.
• State or provincial nomination
  Nomination certificate or approval letter.
• Police clearance certificates
  From every country where you lived 6+ months (12+ for Australia) since age 18.
• Immigration medical exam
  With a panel physician approved by the destination. Do it only when asked or allowed.
• Government fees paid
  Keep the receipt. Check the current fee on the official site before paying.