In certain cases, a PNP Program is a desirable alternative, despite the lengthy processing delays, for people who fall into one of the categories that preclude them from entering Canada through one of the federal streams. If your age, education level, language test results, or work experience is in a semi-skilled field, you might not be able to apply through Express Entry. The Provincial Nominee Programs may offer you a desirable choice in each of these situations. For those who want to launch a business in Canada, the most practical options available right now are all provincial in nature.

Through the Nominee Programs, the federal government allows each of Canada’s regions to have some say in decision-making. A set number of seats for immigrants are allotted to each province or territory annually, and they are free to choose the immigrants who best suit their area’s needs. Each Province or Territory runs its own Provincial Nominee Program, or PNP, to fill the vacancies in a way that best meets the needs of that particular region. There are multiple ways to qualify for each of the twelve distinct PNP programs.