With more than 80 PNP immigration streams, keeping track of which Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are open can be quite difficult. This is why we offer you these summarized tables, that will inform you of the current status of all PNP streams.
Each province/territory has specific selection criteria for each one of its streams, in order to select the right candidates to apply for a nomination. Obtaining a provincial nomination will allow the nominated candidate to apply to the federal government and become a permanent resident of Canada. If a candidate is in the Express Entry pool, they will get an additional 600 points, which will automatically get them an invitation to apply to permanent residence in the next draw.
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Latest updates | Current status |
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Category: Human Capital | ||||
French-Speaking Skilled Worker | No | Yes | January 13, 2021: 146 invitations issued with CRS scores between 456-467 points Latest application guide from July 10, 2020 | Open |
Human Capital Priorities | No | Yes | February 16, 2021: 1,186 invitations issued in a targeted Tech draw with candidates with CRS scores between 453 and 467 points and that have work experience in the following NOC codes : 0213, 2147, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2175 July 11, 2019: OINP will begin targeting In-Demand Occupations in the Technology sector, that include NOC codes 2173, 2174, 2147, 2175, 2172, 0213 Latest application guide from July 10, 2020 | Open |
Skilled Trades | No | Yes | January 13, 2021: 338 invitations issued for Express Entry candidates with a CRS score between 434-460 points. Latest application guide from June 17, 2020 | Open |
Masters Graduate | No | No | September 29, 2020: Opened for 1,250 applications, and closed quickly after opening Latest application guide from July 10, 2020 | Paused |
PhD Graduate | No | No | January 29, 2018: Stream reopened Latest application guide from January 31, 2020 | Open |
Category: Business | ||||
Corporate | No | No | July 8, 2019: The stream has been permanently closed | Closed |
Entrepreneur | No | No | December 15, 2020: 19 invitations issued with a minimum score of 140. Only those whose Expressions of Interest were scored between November 22, 2019 and December 10, 2020 were eligible for consideration for this draw. Latest application guide from January 31, 2020 | Open |
Category: Employer Job Offer | ||||
Foreign Worker | Yes | No | October 21, 2020: Stream opened and closed after a few hours when the 1,250 available spots were filled Latest application guide from July 2, 2020 | Closed |
International Student | Yes | No | August 19, 2020: Stream opened and closed after a few hours when the 1,215 available spots were filled Latest application guide from July 2, 2020 | Closed |
In-Demand Skills | Yes | No | July 2, 2019: Announcement of the update of the stream’s In-Demand Occupations List with 13 new NOC codes, and the removal of the settlement funds requirements Latest application guide from July 2, 2020 | Open |
As of January 14, 2021, 693 nominations have been issued in the 2021 allocation. The 2021 nomination allocation has not yet been issued.
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Latest updates | Current Status |
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Category: Express Entry BC (EEBC) | ||||
Skilled Worker | Yes | Yes | February 9, 2021 Tech Pilot Draw: Minimum score 80 points Latest application guide from November 7, 2018 | Open |
International Graduate | Yes | Yes | February 9, 2021 Tech Pilot Draw: Minimum score 80 points Latest application guide from November 7, 2018 | Open |
International Post-Graduate | No | Yes | Latest application guide from November 7, 2018 | Open |
Healthcare Professional | Yes | Yes | Latest application guide from November 7, 2018 | Open |
Category: Skills Immigration (SI) | ||||
Skilled Worker | Yes | No | February 9, 2021 Tech Pilot Draw: Minimum score 80 points Latest application guide from November 7, 2018 | Open |
International Graduate | Yes | No | February 9, 2021 Tech Pilot Draw: Minimum score 80 points Latest application guide from November 7, 2018 | Open |
International Post-Graduate | No | No | Latest application guide from November 7, 2018 | Open |
Healthcare Professional | Yes | No | Latest application guide from November 7, 2018 | Open |
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | Yes | No | February 2, 2021 Draw: Minimum score 79 points Latest application guide from November 7, 2018 | Open |
Category: Entrepreneur Immigration | ||||
Entrepreneur Immigration | No | No | October 20, 2020 Draw: 15 invitations, minimum score 122 points January 29, 2020: Two changes have been implemented, candidates (i) will require to provide proof of English or French proficiency at the CLB4 level, and (ii) will no longer be able to include key staff Latest application guide from January 29, 2020 | Open |
Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot | No | No | October 20, 2020 Draw: 5 invitations, minimum score 109 points Latest application guide from January 29, 2020 | Open |
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Latest updates | Current status |
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Category: Permanent Workers | ||||
Skilled Worker Program (Arrima) | No | No | January 26, 2021: 14th Arrima draw with 95 invitations issued (more details on criteria below) | Open |
Programme de l’Expérience Québécoise (PEQ) – Québec Graduate | No | No | – | Open |
Programme de l’Expérience Québécoise (PEQ) – Temporary Foreign Workers | No | No | – | Open |
Category: Business People | ||||
Investor Program | No | No | November 1, 2019: The intake of permanent selection applications has been suspended until July 1, 2020 in order to allow time for the program to be reviewed | Suspended |
Entrepreneur Program | No | No | November 1, 2019: The maximum number of applications for the period from November 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 is 60. Candidates with advanced intermediate proficiency in French can submit their application at any time until October 31, 2020, even if the intake limit is reached. | Open |
Self-Employed Worker Program | No | No | November 1, 2019: The maximum number of applications for the period from November 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 is 50. Candidates with advanced intermediate proficiency in French can submit their application at any time until October 31, 2020, even if the intake limit is reached. | Open |
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Latest updates | Current Status |
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Alberta Express Entry | No | Yes | February 16, 2021: 200 candidates invited with a minimum CRS score of 301 in February 10 draw | Open |
Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) | Yes | No | November 1, 2018: Minimum income requirement has been lifted June 14, 2018: this new stream is now open and replaces the previous Employer-Driven or Strategic Recruitment Streams. If applied under previous streams, applications will still be processed | Open |
Self-Employed Farmer | No | No | Only stream remaining after the 2018 expected changes Application guide last updated in May 2014 | Open |
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Latest updates | Current status |
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Category: Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) | ||||
Skilled Workers Overseas | No | No | February 12, 2021 – Draw #108: 23 invited under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative, lowest score 673 November 15, 2019 : The MPNP is now accepting requests from bilingual francophone candidates for exploratory visits to the province. You can apply and have more information here. | Open |
SWO – Express Entry | No | Yes | July 9, 2018 – Draw #48: 132 invited, lowest score 519 | Open |
SWO – Human Capital | No | No | Expected to come in effect in February 2019 | Not yet launched |
Category: Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) | ||||
Skilled Workers in Manitoba | Yes | No | February 12, 2021 – Draw #108: 240 invited, lowest score 514 | Open |
SWM – Work Experience | Yes | No | Expected to come in effect in February 2019 | Not yet launched |
SWM – Direct Recruitment | Yes | No | Expected to come in effect in February 2019 | Not yet launched |
Category: International Education | ||||
Career Employment | Yes | No | February 12, 2021 – Draw #108: 33 invited candidates (between the 3 education streams) | Open |
Graduate Internship | No | No | February 12, 2021 – Draw #108: 33 invited candidates (between the 3 education streams) | Open |
Student Entrepreneur | No | No | February 12, 2021 – Draw #108: 33 invited candidates (between the 3 education streams) | Open |
Category: Business Investment Stream (BIS) | ||||
Entrepreneur | No | No | May 18, 2018: Now accepting expressions of interest and applications | Open |
Farm Investor | No | No | May 18, 2018: Now accepting expressions of interest and applications | Open |
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Latest updates | Current status |
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NS Demand: Express Entry Category A | Yes | Yes | January 4, 2021 : The stream is now permanently closed | Closed |
NS Demand: Express Entry Category B | No | Yes | December 11, 2020 : The stream is now permanently closed | Closed |
NS Experience: Express Entry | No | Yes | Most recent application guide is from May 30, 2019 | Open |
NS Labour Market Priorities | No | Yes | January 19, 2021: NSNP issued Letters of Interest to eligible candidates in the Express Entry pool with minimum 4 years of work experience in NOC code 1114 (Financial officers), minimum CLB9 in English, and a Bachelor’s degree OR a post-secondary degree/diploma of minimum 3 years. Most recent application guide is from May 30, 2019 | Open |
Labour Market Priorities for Physicians | Yes | Yes | September 11, 2019: Stream announced and opened with its In-Demand Occupations List Most recent application guide is from September 11, 2019 | Open |
Physician | Yes | No | February 27, 2018: Stream opened and the In-Demand Occupations List was published Most recent application guide is from May 30, 2019 | Open |
Skilled Worker | Yes | No | Most recent application guide is from May 30, 2019 | Open |
Occupations in Demand | Yes | No | May 30, 2019: Stream opened and the In-Demand Occupations List was published Most recent application guide is from May 30, 2019 | Open |
Entrepreneur | No | No | December 9, 2020 Draw: 34 invited, 122 minimum points Most recent application guide is from May 30, 2019 | Open |
International Graduate Entrepreneur | No | No | December 9, 2020 Draw: 2 invited, 42 minimum points Most recent application guide is from May 30, 2019 | Open |
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Latest updates | Current status |
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Category: Skilled Workers | ||||
Skilled Workers Express Entry | No | Yes | July 26, 2019: The stream will begin sending invitations directly through the Express Entry pool for candidates the province is targeting July 24, 2018: NBPNP added 9 NOC codes to its In-Demand Occupations List Most recent application guide from March 2020 | Open |
Skilled Workers with Employer Support | Yes | No | Most recent application guide from March 2020 | Open |
Skilled Workers with Family Support | No | No | February 16, 2018: the stream is closed Most recent application guide from August 2014 | Closed |
Category: Entrepreneur | ||||
Entrepreneurial | No | No | January 29, 2019: The stream is now open Most recent application guide from March 2020 | Open |
Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial | No | No | Most recent application guide from March 2020 | Open |
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Recent updates | Current status |
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Express Entry Skilled Workers | Yes | Yes | May 1, 2016: Application fees increased to 250 CAD per application. | Open |
Skilled Worker | Yes | No | May 1, 2016: Application fees increased to 250 CAD per application. | Open |
International Graduate | Yes | No | Changes to Field of Study Requirements from Memorial University (MUN) and the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Applicants are permitted to be employed in a position that is unrelated to their field of study | Open |
International Graduate Entrepreneur | No | No | July 11, 2019: the stream remains open to international graduates of Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic. | Open |
International Entrepreneur | No | No | August 26, 2019: Four upcoming intake periods announced in 2019: – September 13 to 20, 2019 – October 11 to 18, 2019 – November 8 to 15, 2019 – December 6 to 13, 2019 | Paused |
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Latest updates | Current Status |
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Category: Labour Impact | ||||
PEI Express Entry | No | Yes | January 21, 2021 – Draw #41: 196 invitations sent to Labour Impact and Express Entry candidates Next Draw: February 18, 2021 | Open |
Skilled Workers on PEI | Yes | No | January 21, 2021 – Draw #41: 196 invitations sent to Labour Impact and Express Entry candidates Next Draw: February 18, 2021 | Open |
Skilled Workers outside Canada | Yes | No | January 21, 2021 – Draw #41: 196 invitations sent to Labour Impact and Express Entry candidates Next Draw: February 18, 2021 | Open |
Critical Workers | Yes | No | January 21, 2021 – Draw #41: 196 invitations sent to Labour Impact and Express Entry candidates Next Draw: February 18, 2021 | Open |
International Graduates | Yes | No | January 21, 2021 – Draw #41: 196 invitations sent to Labour Impact and Express Entry candidates Next Draw: February 18, 2021 | Open |
Category: Business Impact | ||||
Work Permit | No | No | January 21, 2021 – Draw #41: 15 invitations sent to Business Applicants, with a minimum score of 80 Next Draw: February 18, 2021 | Open |
100% Ownership | No | No | September 20, 2018: The stream is now permanently closed | Closed |
Partial Ownership | No | No | September 20, 2018: The stream is now permanently closed | Closed |
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Latest updates | Current Status |
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Category: International Skilled Worker | ||||
Saskatchewan Express Entry | No | Yes | February 11, 2021: 344 candidates with a min. score of 72 were invited and 89 different NOC codes(see table below for details) September 18, 2019: SINP’s In-Demand Occupations List has been updated | Open |
Occupation In-Demand | No | No | February 11, 2021: 197 candidates with a min. score of 72 points and 99 different NOC codes were invited (see table below for details) September 18, 2019: SINP’s In-Demand Occupations List has been updated | Open |
Employment Offer | Yes | No | – | Open |
Category: Saskatchewan Experience | ||||
Saskatchewan Experience | Yes | No | – | Open |
Category: Entrepreneur | ||||
Entrepreneur | No | No | March 5, 2020: 73 candidates with 110 points and higher were selected (more info in table below) Entrepreneur draws are currently on hold due to COVID-19 | Open |
Category: Farm Owner and Operator | ||||
Farm Owner and Operator (including Young Farmer) | No | No | – | Open |
Category: International Graduate Entrepreneur | ||||
International Graduate Entrepreneur | No | No | December 4, 2019: Launch of the stream. No draws have occurred yet. | Open |
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Recent updates | Current Status |
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Express Entry System for Skilled Workers | Yes | Yes | New program guidelines effective September 17, 2018 | Open |
Skilled Worker Program | Yes | No | New program guidelines effective September 17, 2018 | Open |
Critical Impact Worker Program | Yes | No | New program guidelines effective September 17, 2018 | Open |
Entrepreneur Business | No | No | New program guidelines effective January 4, 2018 | Open |
Stream | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Recent updates | Current status |
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Express Entry | Yes | Yes | Most recent application form is from June, 2016 | Open |
Skilled Worker Program | Yes | No | Most recent application guide is from March, 2017 | Open |
Critical Impact Worker Program | Yes | No | Most recent application guide is from March, 2017 | Open |
Business Nominee Program | No | No | New Policy effective January 1st, 2018 Most recent application form is from September, 2017 | Open |