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Provincial Nominee Programs (Non-Investor)

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate foreign nationals for permanent residence based on their own economic and labour market priorities. Each province operates its own streams with distinct eligibility criteria — covering skilled workers, international graduates, semi-skilled workers in specific industries, entrepreneurs, and more.

The PNP process has two stages. First, the applicant applies to the province or territory and, if successful, receives a provincial nomination certificate. Second, the nominee applies to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for federal permanent residence. The federal application can be submitted either through the Express Entry system (if the stream is Express Entry-aligned, which triggers an Invitation to Apply with 600 additional CRS points) or through a paper-based process outside Express Entry.

This service covers non-investor PNP streams only. Investor and entrepreneur streams that require a significant capital investment are not included and are quoted separately.

Because PNP requirements differ significantly between provinces and streams, eligibility and the applicable stream are assessed during the intake consultation. Common streams covered include Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) skilled worker and international graduate streams, British Columbia PNP skilled worker and international graduate streams, Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) streams, and equivalent streams in other provinces.

Provincial processing times vary widely — from a few weeks for some Express Entry-aligned streams to several months for paper-based streams. Federal IRCC processing after nomination typically takes 6–12 months for Express Entry-linked applications and up to 18+ months for paper-based applications.
Provincial nomination: the applicable province or territory. Federal permanent residence: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

What Is Included

  • Eligibility assessment across applicable provincial streams
  • Preparation and submission of the provincial nomination application
  • Response to provincial requests for additional information or documents
  • Preparation of the federal permanent residence application (paper-based or Express Entry-linked)
  • IMM form preparation and document checklist
  • Cover letter for the federal PR application
  • Guidance on biometrics and medical examination requirements
  • Response to procedural correspondence from IRCC during federal processing

What Is Not Included

  • Investor and entrepreneur PNP streams requiring a significant capital investment (quoted separately)
  • Express Entry profile creation (included if also retained for Express Entry — see Express Entry service)
  • Provincial and federal government fees (all paid at cost to the province and to IRCC)
  • Language test fees (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF — arranged and paid by the applicant)
  • Educational credential assessment fees (WES or other designated organization)
  • Medical examination fees (designated physician)
  • Translation fees for documents not in English or French
  • Bridging Open Work Permit, if required while the federal application is pending (separate service)

Who This Service Is For

Skilled workers with a job offer or work experience in a specific province
International graduates of Canadian post-secondary institutions who studied in a participating province
Temporary foreign workers already employed in a province with a PNP stream for their occupation
Express Entry pool candidates who have received a Notification of Interest (NOI) from a province
Workers in occupations or industries targeted by a specific province's labour market priorities

Information Required from You

  • 1Passports for all applicants (principal, spouse/partner, and dependent children)
  • 2Language test results (IELTS General Training, CELPIP General, or TEF Canada for French)
  • 3Educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization such as WES, if required by the stream
  • 4Employment records, reference letters, and NOC code confirmation for qualifying work experience
  • 5Proof of Canadian work experience or study (if stream requires it)
  • 6Provincial job offer letter (if the stream requires a job offer)
  • 7Proof of funds, if required by the stream
  • 8Police certificates from all countries of residence for 6+ months since age 18
  • 9Birth certificates and relationship documents for all family members in the application

Common Add-Ons

Provincial nomination government feeVaries by province (at cost)
Federal processing fee — principal applicant$950 (at cost, paid to IRCC)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) — principal applicant$575 (at cost, paid to IRCC)
Processing + RPRF — spouse or common-law partner$1,525 (at cost, paid to IRCC)
Processing fee — each dependent child$260 (at cost, paid to IRCC)
Biometrics (per person, if required)$85 (at cost, paid to IRCC)

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Limitations

  • •This service covers non-investor, non-entrepreneur PNP streams only. Streams requiring a significant capital deposit or equity investment are not included.
  • •Each province sets its own eligibility criteria and conducts draws or assessments independently. A provincial nomination is not guaranteed.
  • •Some PNP streams are Express Entry-aligned; others use a paper-based process. The applicable route and its timeline depend on the stream and are confirmed at intake.
  • •The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) of $575 per adult is refundable if the federal application is refused. Other government fees are non-refundable.
  • •Approval at both the provincial and federal stages is not guaranteed. The province and IRCC each make independent decisions.

Fixed fee

$6,000

Plus HST

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