Provincial Nomination Program (PNP)

Provincial Nomination Program (PNP)

The Canadian Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) offers a strategic pathway to permanent residency by allowing provinces and territories to select candidates who align with their unique economic priorities and labor market needs. Each province (except Quebec, which manages its own immigration system) establishes specific criteria to identify skilled workers, semi-skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and investors who are motivated to live and contribute to the region. The PNP is particularly advantageous for candidates who may not meet the high federal Express Entry thresholds, as a provincial nomination significantly boosts their Express Entry score, increasing the likelihood of an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. Applicants can either apply directly to a provincial program or via the Express Entry-linked PNP, which integrates seamlessly with federal immigration processes to streamline applications. By empowering regions to address local workforce demands, the PNP fosters economic growth across Canada while supporting immigrants in building meaningful careers and lives within their chosen communities.

Khidma Offers Provincial Nominee Programs for the Following Provinces/Territories:

1. Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

– Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream 
– Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream 
– Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream 
– Masters and PhD Graduate Stream 

2. Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

– Tourism and Hospitality Stream 
– Alberta Opportunity Stream 
– Rural Renewal Stream 
– Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream 

3. Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and Provincial Nominee Programs

– Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) 
– New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) 
– Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) 
– Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) 

4. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

– Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream 
– Skilled Worker Overseas Stream 
– International Education Stream 
– Business Investor Stream 

5. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

– Skills Immigration Stream 
– Express Entry BC Stream 
– Entrepreneur Immigration Stream 

Khidma provides comprehensive support for these programs to help clients pursue Canadian permanent residency in the province or territory of their choice.