Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), provinces and territories nominate candidates who meet their specific labour-market and economic needs for permanent residence. There are two routes: enhanced streams aligned with Express Entry (a nomination adds significant CRS points), and base streams processed directly with the province.
Who it's for
Candidates who fit a province's or territory's specific economic needs.
Key points
- ✓Every province/territory (except Quebec) runs its own streams
- ✓Enhanced (Express Entry) and base (paper) routes
- ✓Often targets specific occupations, students or workers already in the province
- ✓A nomination strongly boosts an Express Entry profile
How it works
- 1Identify a province/territory and stream you fit
- 2Apply to the province for a nomination (or be invited)
- 3Receive a provincial nomination
- 4Apply to IRCC for permanent residence
IRCC forms often used
PNP by province & territory
Each province and territory (except Quebec, which selects its own immigrants, and Nunavut, which has no nominee program) runs its own PNP with distinct streams:
How Lexova helps
Lexova gives the licensed professional one workspace to run the whole file — a bilingual client intake that autofills the IRCC forms this pathway uses, AI cover letters and document sorting, and shared client/employer portals with live progress. Less re-typing, fewer mismatches, nothing missed.
Frequently asked questions
Does Quebec take part in the PNP?+
No — Quebec selects its own economic immigrants through its own programs rather than the PNP.
Where can I confirm the current requirements?+
Each province publishes its own PNP streams; confirm current streams and criteria on the province's site and Canada.ca.
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This page is general information about Canadian immigration programs and is not legal or immigration advice. Rules, thresholds and timelines change often; always verify the current requirements on Canada.ca (IRCC / ESDC) or with a licensed professional (RCIC or lawyer). Lexova is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.