PNP

What is the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program? The BC PNP is for skilled workers, graduates and healthcare professionals who wish to immigrate to the province.

British Columbia is Canada’s westernmost province and home to the country’s third largest city, Vancouver. The province’s economy is reliant on a strong natural resources sector, which focuses on forestry and mining.

By Julia Hornstein

Why does the Provincial Nominee Program exist? Exploring the reasons behind one of Canada's most popular immigration programs.

This year, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has welcomed over 40,000 new immigrants to Canada; even more applicants than those accepted through the Express Entry-managed programs—a first since Express Entry was instituted in 2015. An increasingly popular method of obtaining permanent residence (PR), Canada’s PNP has an interesting history that is crucial to know in […]

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination Three provinces have invited candidates in most recent draws.

Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada’s immigration backlog continues to gradually decrease There are currently 2.1 million applicants in inventory across all lines of business, a reduction of 110,000 from December data.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that the number of applicants in inventory has decreased from approximately 2.2 million to just over 2.1 million over December.

By Edana Robitaille

British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations to apply for provincial nominee programs Two provinces issue invitations in most recent PNP draws.

British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws.

By Edana Robitaille

What is the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program? The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) offers streams for workers and entrepreneurs who wish to settle in Alberta.

Alberta is a western province that boasts two major Canadian cities: Calgary and Edmonton. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), formerly the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, invites immigrants who have the right skills and work experience to come and settle in the province.

By Julia Hornstein

What is the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)? Canada’s first PNP now nominates over 5,000 applicants a year.

Manitoba was the first province to launch the Provincial Nominee Program in 1998. Since its launch, Manitoba has tremendously benefitted from immigration to the province through the PNP, which has played a major role in the province’s population, labour force and economic growth.

By Julia Hornstein

Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial nomination Four provinces have issued ITAs this week in the most recent round of PNP draws.

Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) this week.

By Edana Robitaille

Understanding the basics of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs Breaking down the essentials regarding all 11 Provincial Nominee Programs that operate across Canada.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) exist in nearly all Canadian provinces and territories (excluding Quebec and Nunavut) as a tool for each individual region to nominate immigration candidates who are interested in settling in a particular area within Canada.

By Vimal Sivakumar