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Nomination by Canadian provinces and territories for skilled workers offering a pathway to permanent residence.
Last updated: 2025-10-30
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Overview
The Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) enables provinces and territories to nominate skilled professionals for permanent residency.
It’s designed to meet regional labour demands and offers a direct or Express Entry–linked pathway to Canadian PR, helping skilled workers settle and contribute locally.
Why Choose PNP
- Gain up to 600 additional CRS points with provincial nomination
- Flexible options — many streams don’t require a job offer
- Faster PR processing through Express Entry–linked streams
- Include your spouse and dependents in one application
- Benefit from strong settlement and employment support from provinces
What you getالمزايا
Direct pathway to Canadian permanent residence via provincial nomination.
Tailored streams for skilled workers, graduates, and semi-skilled workers.
Lower points or job-offer requirements in some provinces.
Include spouse and dependent children in one application.
Many streams aligned with Express Entry for faster processing.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
PNP nomination application fee (varies by province)
Ranges from CAD 250–1,500 depending on province.
Federal PR application fee (main applicant)
Payable to IRCC after nomination.
Language test (typical)
Based on IELTS/CELPIP/TEF provider.
Medical exam (typical)
Varies by panel physician.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Receive a nomination from a Canadian province or territory.
Meet province-specific eligibility (job offer, experience, education, or language).
Submit federal PR application after receiving nomination.
Demonstrate intent to live and work in the nominating province.
Who cannot apply
No valid provincial nomination.
Failure to meet stream-specific criteria.
Inadmissibility under federal PR requirements (health, character, or funds).
Language requirementاللغة
Minimum level
Varies by province and stream
Accepted tests
Points systemالنقاط
Minimum score to receive an invitation: 600 points
| Category | Max pts |
|---|---|
| Core/Human Capital Factors (age, education, experience, language)(Points for key personal and skill factors.) | 500 |
| Spouse or common-law partner factors(Points from spouse’s education and language.) | 40 |
| Skill Transferability factors(Points for combined skills and experience.) | 100 |
| Additional factors (PNP, job offer, study, siblings, French)(Bonus points for extra eligibility factors.) | 600 |
| Total | 1240 |
The processكيف نعمل
Select Province & Stream
Choose a suitable province or territory and identify your eligible stream.
Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) or Apply to Stream
Register your interest or apply directly depending on the province’s system.
Receive Nomination
If selected, obtain a provincial nomination certificate.
Apply for Permanent Residence
Submit your federal PR application through IRCC.
Land and Settle
Move to Canada and establish residence in your nominating province.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Passport and national ID
- ✦Birth and marriage certificates
Nomination & Stream Documents
- ✦Nomination certificate from province or territory
- ✦Proof of eligibility (job offer, education, or work experience)
Language & Tests
- ✦IELTS/CELPIP/TEF results (as required)
Health & Character
- ✦Medical examination report
- ✦Police clearance certificates
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Each province sets unique eligibility rules and criteria.
Nomination does not guarantee PR — federal approval still required.
Nominees are expected to reside in the nominating province.
Compliance
Comply with nomination terms (residence and employment obligations).
Submit PR application within the required timeframe after nomination.
Update authorities on any major status changes (job, residence, etc.).
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
Some provincial streams require it, while others do not.
Start the Canada route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.