Latest PNP

The latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws focus on inviting skilled workers and graduates to meet provincial labor needs. These draws aim to support local economic growth by selecting qualified candidates.


Province

Category / Stream

What's new

Date

Manitoba

International Education stream and Skilled Worker Overseas stream

The MPNP held two draws on February 6, under both the International Education stream (IES) and the Skilled Worker Overseas stream (SWOS). 59 candidates were invited under the IES, who met all eligibility requirements, and who had four years of work experience in the last five years. 17 invitations were issued under the SWOS to candidates who had a minimum score of 612.

2025-02-06

Alberta

Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry)

The AAIP invited 48 candidates through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway. Candidates needed a minimum score of 48 to be invited.

2025-02-06

Alberta

Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry)

The AAIP invited 70 candidates through the Dedicated Health Care pathway. Candidates needed a minimum score of 70 to be invited in this draw.

2025-02-05

Alberta

Rural Renewal Stream

The AAIP held a provincial draw under the Rural Renewal stream, issuing 190 invitations to candidates who me the minimum cut-off score of 68

2025-02-03

British Columbia

Entrepreneur Base and Regional Streams

The BCPNP held a draw on January 28, under both of its Entrepreneur streams. Under both streams candidates needed a minimum score of 123 to be invited in this draw. Both draws issued less than five invitations to candidates.

2025-01-28

Prince Edward Island

PEI PNP Express Entry / Labour Impact Category

The PEI PNP invited 22 candidates with professional experience in the healthcare sector through two immigration pathways. The province did not release the draw breakdown or minimum cut-off score.

2025-01-24

Manitoba

Skilled Worker Overseas

The Manitoba PNP held one draw as part of the Strategic Recruitment Initiative. A total number of 128 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued to candidates with a score of 609 or higher.

2025-01-23

Ontario

Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker

The OINP issued four ITAs to eligible candidates in a targeted Economic Mobility Pathways Project.

2025-01-15

Manitoba

International Education stream and Skilled Worker Overseas stream

The MPNP held two draws on December 18. The first draw was under the International Education stream and issued 297 invitations to candidates. The second draw was under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream and issued less than 102 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 630.

2024-12-18

British Columbia

Entrepreneur Base and Regional Streams

The BCPNP held two draws on December 17. The first draw was under the Entrepreneur Base Stream and issued 10 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 115. The second draw was under the Entrepreneur Regional Stream and issued less than 5 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 114.

2024-12-17

Understanding Canada's PNP for Permanent Residency

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) helps immigrants gain Canadian permanent residency by allowing provinces to nominate candidates based on local needs. This program offers a faster route to residency through provincial nominations and tailored criteria.


Province

Category / Stream

Program Status

Express Entry-Linked

Job Required

Draw History

Alberta

Accelerated Tech Pathway

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

-

Alberta

Rural Entrepreneur

Coming soon

No

No

-

Alberta

Rural Renewal

Coming soon

No

Yes

-

Alberta

Express Entry

Passive

No EOIs / applocations accepted. Only selected Express Entry candidates can applay to this stream

Yes

No

Alberta

Alberta Opportunity

Accepting applications

No

Yes

-

Alberta

Farm

Accepting applications

No

No

-

Alberta

Graduate Entrepreneur

Accepting applications

No

No

-

Alberta

Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur

Accepting applications

No

No

-

British Columbia

Skilled Worker

Accepting applications

No

Yes

-

British Columbia

Skilled Worker - EEBC Option

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

-

British Columbia

Skills Immigration: International Graduate

Accepting applications

No

Yes

British Columbia

Skills Immigration: Skilled Worker

Accepting applications

No

Yes

British Columbia

International Graduate: EEBC Option

Accepting EOIs

Yes

Yes

British Columbia

Express Entry BC: Healthcare Professional

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

British Columbia

Entry Level and Semi-Skilled

Accepting EOIs

No

Yes

British Columbia

Skilled Worker International Graduate (Includes EEBC Option)

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

British Columbia

Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (Includes EEBC Option)

Accepting EOIs

Yes

Yes

British Columbia

Skilled Worker, International Graduate (Includes EEBC Option)

Accepting applications

Yes

Yes

British Columbia

Skills Immigration: International Post-Graduate

Accepting applications

No

No

British Columbia

Entrepreneur — Base Category

Accepting EOIs

No

No