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🇨🇦 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Umbrella program allowing provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residence based on local labour market needs.

Stay Duration
See official guidance
Job Offer Required
Yes
Work Rights
Yes (unrestricted)
Who Can Apply
All nationalities (provincial selection)
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Eligibility requirements

Receive a provincial nomination from any Canadian province or territory (except Quebec) • Meet the eligibility criteria of the specific provincial/territorial program stream

Age requirements

No age restriction (varies by provincial stream)

Income requirements

Varies by province and stream

Financial requirements

Varies by province (often required)

Family provisions

Typically spouse/partner and dependent children eligible

Fees & costs

Main applicantCAD 1,365
Additional adultCAD 1,365
Child (under 18)CAD 230

Frequently asked questions

What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?

Umbrella program allowing provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residence based on local labour market needs.

Who is eligible for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?

Receive a provincial nomination from any Canadian province or territory (except Quebec) • Meet the eligibility criteria of the specific provincial/territorial program stream

How much does the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) cost?

The main applicant fee is CAD 1,365. Additional adults cost CAD 1365 and children CAD 230.

What work rights does the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) give?

Yes (unrestricted)

Can I bring my family on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?

Typically spouse/partner and dependent children eligible

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