Provincial Nominee Program
Each province and territory runs its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with its own streams. Pick a province below to see its pathways laid out step by step — from first registration to permanent residence.
Choose a province or territory
Quebec & Nunavut don't run a PNP
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Official provincial page ↗Ontario Workforce Priority stream (new — EOI system not yet open)
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Wait for the EOI system to reopen (anticipated summer 2026)
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Employer registers in the Employer Portal and submits a job offer (for job-offer pathways)
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Candidate registers an Expression of Interest using the job offer ID (within 30 days of job offer submission)
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OINP ranks and selects candidates; highest-ranking receive an invitation to apply
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Employer submits application for approval of employment position within 14 calendar days of invitation
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Candidate submits application and pays fee within 17 calendar days of invitation
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OINP assesses application; if approved, candidate receives nomination certificate
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Candidate applies to IRCC for permanent residence within six months
Ontario Workforce Priority stream — TEER 0–3 pathway
For internationally trained workers with a full-time, permanent job offer in any TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation in Ontario, with required work experience (or a licence exemption) and minimum CLB 6 language and post-secondary education.
Official page ↗Ontario Workforce Priority stream — TEER 4–5 pathway
For workers with a full-time, permanent job offer in any TEER 4 or 5 occupation in Ontario, with at least 9 months of experience with the job-offer employer in the last 2 years, CLB 4 language, and a Canadian secondary school diploma or equivalent.
Official page ↗Ontario Workforce Priority stream — Self-employed physicians pathway
For self-employed physicians who are members in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, hold an eligible certificate of registration, and are eligible to bill through OHIP — no job offer required.
Official page ↗Former EOI streams (closed June 26, 2026)
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These streams are closed — no new applications are being accepted
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Existing applications submitted under an invitation from a former stream continue to be processed under the rules in effect at the time of application
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream (closed)
Was for skilled foreign workers (TEER 0–3) or self-employed physicians with a job offer from an Ontario employer — now closed.
Official page ↗Employer Job Offer: International Student stream (closed)
Was for recent graduates of eligible Canadian institutions with a TEER 0–3 job offer in Ontario — now closed.
Official page ↗Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream (closed)
Was for foreign workers in eligible TEER 4–5 occupations with a job offer outside or inside the GTA (select occupations) — now closed.
Official page ↗Master's Graduate stream (closed)
Was for candidates who completed a master's degree at an eligible Ontario university — now closed.
Official page ↗PhD Graduate stream (closed)
Was for candidates who completed a PhD at an eligible Ontario university — now closed.
Official page ↗Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities stream (closed)
Was for Express Entry candidates with skilled work experience, education, and language skills identified by Ontario from the federal pool — now closed.
Official page ↗Express Entry: French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream (closed)
Was for French-speaking Express Entry candidates with strong English abilities — now closed.
Official page ↗Express Entry: Skilled Trades stream (closed)
Was for Express Entry candidates with Ontario work experience in an eligible skilled trade — now closed.
Official page ↗BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
Official provincial page ↗Skills Immigration (for workers)
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Register in the Skills Immigration system
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Receive an invitation to apply
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Submit your application
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Get nominated by B.C.
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Apply to IRCC for permanent residence
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IRCC decision → permanent resident
Skills Immigration
B.C.'s worker categories — skilled workers, health authority, international graduates and others. See the official page for each category.
Official page ↗Entrepreneur Immigration
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Register an Expression of Interest for the relevant stream
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Receive an invitation to apply
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Sign a performance agreement and start your business
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Meet the terms, then get nominated
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Apply to IRCC for permanent residence
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
Official provincial page ↗Streams for workers
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Check eligibility for the relevant worker stream on the AAIP website
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For Alberta Opportunity Stream and Tourism and Hospitality Stream: apply directly through the AAIP portal; for Alberta Express Entry Stream: submit a Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) and wait to be invited
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If invited, submit a full application with all required documents through the AAIP portal
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AAIP assesses your application; if approved, you receive a nomination certificate
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Apply to IRCC for permanent residence within 6 months of nomination (Alberta Opportunity Stream) or within 60 days of IRCC's Invitation to Apply (Alberta Express Entry Stream)
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Pass IRCC's medical, criminal, and security checks
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IRCC makes the final decision on permanent residence
Alberta Opportunity Stream
For temporary foreign workers already living and working full-time in Alberta who have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation and hold an eligible work permit (e.g., LMIA-based or certain LMIA-exempt permits).
Official page ↗Alberta Express Entry Stream
For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool who may be invited to apply based on alignment with Alberta's priorities, including dedicated pathways for health care professionals (Dedicated Health Care Pathway), tech workers (Accelerated Tech Pathway), police officers (Law Enforcement Pathway), and priority sectors such as construction, agriculture, and aviation.
Official page ↗Tourism and Hospitality Stream
For qualified candidates who live and work in Alberta and have a full-time job offer to continue working with an Alberta tourism and hospitality sector employer.
Official page ↗Rural Renewal Stream
Allows designated rural Alberta communities to attract and recruit newcomers to address local labour needs and help settle new residents.
Official page ↗Streams for entrepreneurs
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Review eligibility criteria for the relevant entrepreneur stream
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For EOI-based streams (Rural Entrepreneur, Graduate Entrepreneur, Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur): submit an Expression of Interest through the AAIP portal; for Farm Stream: mail a complete application package with fee
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If selected/invited, submit a full Business Application with a business plan and required documents
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AAIP (and Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation for Farm Stream) assesses the application
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If approved, receive a nomination certificate valid for 6 months to apply to IRCC for permanent residence
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Apply to IRCC for permanent residence and pass medical, criminal, and security checks
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IRCC makes the final decision on permanent residence
Farm Stream
For experienced farmers outside Canada who have at least CDN $500,000 in equity to invest and the farm management skills to establish or purchase a primary production farming business in Alberta.
Official page ↗Rural Entrepreneur Stream
For entrepreneurs who want to start or buy an existing business in a rural Alberta community and can submit an Expression of Interest.
Official page ↗Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
For international graduates of approved Alberta post-secondary institutions who want to start or buy an existing business in Alberta and can submit an Expression of Interest.
Official page ↗Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
For foreign graduates with a degree from a post-secondary institution outside Canada who want to launch a start-up or innovative business in Alberta, working through an AAIP-approved designated agency to submit an Expression of Interest.
Official page ↗Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Official provincial page ↗Worker pathways
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Check you qualify for a worker category
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Submit your application (some categories use an Expression of Interest)
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Get nominated by Saskatchewan
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Apply to IRCC for permanent residence
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IRCC decision → permanent resident
International Skilled Worker
Skilled workers who want to live and work in Saskatchewan.
Official page ↗Worker with Saskatchewan Work Experience
People already working in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit.
Official page ↗Business pathways
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Submit an Expression of Interest for the business category
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Get invited and sign a business performance agreement
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Start or buy your business and meet the terms
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Get nominated by Saskatchewan
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Apply to IRCC for permanent residence
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Official provincial page ↗Skilled Worker Stream
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Confirm you meet the stream's eligibility requirements
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Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the MPNP
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If invited, submit a full application to the MPNP
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If nominated, apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence
Skilled Worker Stream
For workers with skills and experience in demand in Manitoba's labour market.
Official page ↗International Education Stream
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Confirm you meet the stream's eligibility requirements as a recent Manitoba graduate
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Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the MPNP
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If invited, submit a full application to the MPNP
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If nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence
International Education Stream
For recent graduates of Manitoba post-secondary institutions seeking a pathway to permanent residence.
Official page ↗Business Investor Stream
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Attend an information session (sessions resumed April 4, 2023)
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Confirm you meet the stream's eligibility requirements
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Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the MPNP
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If invited, submit a full application to the MPNP
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If nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence
Business Investor Stream
For investors or entrepreneurs planning to build or operate a business or farm in Manitoba.
Official page ↗New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
Official provincial page ↗NBPNP — Skilled Worker streams
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Read the stream guide and confirm you meet eligibility requirements
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Register on the INB portal and create a candidate profile
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Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for your chosen stream/pathway
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Wait in the candidate pool (EOIs valid for 365 days) for a scheduled invitation draw
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If selected, receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and submit a complete application with supporting documents within the deadline
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Pay the processing fee through your INB account
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Wait for ImmigrationNB's decision; if nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence
NB Skilled Worker — New Brunswick Experience
For foreign nationals currently working full time for an eligible NB employer for at least 6 months and living in the province for the past 6 months.
Official page ↗NB Skilled Worker — New Brunswick Graduates
For foreign nationals who completed an eligible program at a designated New Brunswick learning institution and have or have accepted a full-time, non-seasonal NB job offer.
Official page ↗NB Skilled Worker — New Brunswick Priority Occupations
For foreign nationals who received a full-time NB job offer through a Government of New Brunswick-led recruitment mission in a designated priority occupation.
Official page ↗NBPNP — Express Entry stream
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Confirm you have an active federal Express Entry profile and a qualifying connection to New Brunswick
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Read the relevant stream guide (Employment in NB or NB Interests pathway)
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Register on the INB portal and create a candidate profile
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Submit an EOI for the Express Entry stream
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Wait in the candidate pool for a scheduled invitation draw
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If selected, receive an ITA and submit a complete application within the specified deadline
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If nominated by ImmigrationNB, use the provincial nomination to support your permanent residence application to IRCC
NB Express Entry — Employment in New Brunswick
For Express Entry candidates working full time in a TEER 0–3 position for a NB employer and living in NB for the past 12 months.
Official page ↗NB Express Entry — New Brunswick Interests
For Express Entry candidates who have received a letter of interest in their federal Express Entry profile from ImmigrationNB.
Official page ↗NBPNP — Strategic Initiative stream
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Confirm you meet the eligibility conditions for one of the Strategic Initiative pathways
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Register on the INB portal and create a candidate profile
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Submit an EOI for the Strategic Initiative stream
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Wait in the candidate pool for a scheduled invitation draw
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If selected, receive an ITA and submit a complete application within the specified deadline
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If nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence
NB Strategic Initiative — Francophone Workers in New Brunswick
For Francophone foreign nationals working full time for an eligible NB employer (or with a qualifying job offer), who have lived in NB for at least 6 months or received a GNB-led recruitment job offer.
Official page ↗NB Strategic Initiative — New Brunswick Francophone Priorities
For Francophone foreign nationals who completed at least a one-year program at the Université de Moncton or CCNB while physically present in NB, or received a letter of interest from ImmigrationNB.
Official page ↗NB Strategic Initiative — Francophones Working Remotely in New Brunswick
For Francophone foreign nationals who have lived in NB for 12 months while working remotely for a Canadian employer located outside Quebec for that entire period.
Official page ↗NBPNP — Business Immigration stream
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Read the NB Business Immigration Stream Guide carefully
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Register on the INB portal and submit an EOI if you meet all eligibility criteria
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Wait for ImmigrationNB to review your EOI; if selected, receive an ITA
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Submit a complete electronic application with all required documents through your INB account
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Pay the $2,000 CAD non-refundable processing fee
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Wait for a decision; if nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence
NB Business Immigration Stream
For foreign nationals intending to establish or acquire a business in New Brunswick.
Official page ↗NBPNP — Critical Worker Pilot
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Read the NB Critical Worker Pilot Guide and confirm you are PR-ready and meet eligibility criteria
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Register on the INB portal and submit an EOI
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Wait in the candidate pool; if selected, receive an ITA from your employer in your INB account
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Submit a complete electronic application within 45 calendar days of the ITA
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Pay the $250 CAD non-refundable processing fee
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Wait for a decision; if nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence
NB Critical Worker Pilot
For PR-ready foreign nationals working in New Brunswick in roles that employers have been unable to fill locally.
Official page ↗NBPNP — Private Career College Graduate Pilot
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Read the NB Private Career College Graduate Pilot Stream Guide
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Secure employer support (NB-004 Employer Information Form signed by your employer)
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Register on the INB portal and submit an EOI
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Wait for ImmigrationNB to review your EOI; only eligible applicants receive an ITA
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If issued an ITA, submit a complete electronic application within 20 calendar days
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Pay the $250 CAD non-refundable processing fee
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Wait for a decision; if nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence
NB Private Career College Graduate Pilot
For graduates of eligible NB private career college programs who have a full-time NB job offer and employer support.
Official page ↗Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
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Employer must first obtain designation from ImmigrationNB to participate
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Employer recruits a candidate and provides a full-time, non-seasonal job offer and an individualized settlement plan
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Candidate registers on the INB portal and creates a candidate profile
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Both the employer and candidate complete their portions of the endorsement application and submit it to the AIP candidate pool
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ImmigrationNB selects applications from the pool based on provincial labour market needs and available allocation (applications expire after 365 days if not selected)
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If selected and endorsed, candidate applies directly to IRCC for permanent residence under the AIP
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) — New Brunswick
For skilled foreign workers and international graduates who have a valid job offer from a designated NB employer and need employer-supported endorsement to apply for permanent residence.
Official page ↗Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Official provincial page ↗Skilled Worker streams
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Check eligibility for the relevant sub-stream (General, Construction, Physician, or Occupations in Demand)
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Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) online
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If selected in a draw, receive an Invitation to Apply
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Submit a full application with all required documents
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If nominated, receive a provincial nominee certificate
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Apply to IRCC for permanent residence within 12 months of nomination
Skilled Worker – General
For foreign workers with a full-time permanent Nova Scotia job offer and at least one year of related work experience (six months with the employer for TEER 4 or 5); accommodation and food services sector submissions are paused as of April 17, 2024.
Official page ↗Skilled Worker – Construction
For workers with a job offer in the construction sector (NAICS 23) in one of the listed NOC codes, with at least one year of related experience.
Official page ↗Skilled Worker – Physicians
For general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians with a signed approved opportunity from the Nova Scotia Health Authority or IWK Health Centre.
Official page ↗Skilled Worker – Occupations in Demand
Targets specific TEER 3, 4, or 5 occupations identified as high-demand by the province; no occupations are currently listed in this category.
Official page ↗Nova Scotia Graduate stream
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Confirm your NOC code is one of the four currently open categories
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Ensure you have a full-time permanent job offer in that category from a Nova Scotia employer
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Submit an Expression of Interest online
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If selected, receive an Invitation to Apply
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Submit a full application with all required documents
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If nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence within 12 months
Nova Scotia Graduate
Open to recent international graduates with a job offer in one of four specific healthcare or early childhood education NOC categories (32102, 32124, 33102, or 42202).
Official page ↗Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream
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Confirm you have at least one year of Nova Scotia work experience in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation
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Submit an Expression of Interest
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If selected, receive an Invitation to Apply
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Submit a full application
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If nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence within 12 months
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
For skilled workers aged 21–55 with at least one year of Nova Scotia work experience in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation who wish to permanently settle in Nova Scotia.
Official page ↗Entrepreneur streams
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Complete the relevant online Expression of Interest
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Wait for an Invitation to Apply from Labour, Skills and Immigration
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Submit a full application with required documents and financial verification
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Enter into a Business Performance Agreement and establish or operate the business
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After operating the business for at least one year, request a provincial nomination
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Apply to IRCC for permanent residence within 12 months of receiving the nominee certificate
Entrepreneur
For experienced business owners or senior managers (aged 21+) who want to start or buy a Nova Scotia business, with a minimum net worth of $600,000 CAD (or $400,000 outside HRM) and at least $150,000 to invest; application is by invitation only.
Official page ↗International Graduate Entrepreneur
For recent graduates of a Nova Scotia university or NSCC who have already started or purchased a Nova Scotia business and operated it for at least one year; application is by invitation only.
Official page ↗Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
Official provincial page ↗Workforce Streams
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Use the PEI PNP Eligibility Tool or review the application guide to identify your stream
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Confirm your employer (or your own) eligibility for the chosen stream
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Gather required documents and complete the application for your stream
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Submit your application to the PEI Office of Immigration for review
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If approved, receive a provincial nomination for permanent residency
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Use the nomination to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence
Critical Workers
For people currently working full-time in PEI who want a nomination for permanent residency through an employer-supported stream.
Official page ↗Intermediate Experience Stream
For talent recruited from outside Canada by a PEI employer that has received prior authorization from the Office of Immigration, with a work permit support pathway.
Official page ↗International Graduates
For people who graduated from a publicly funded PEI post-secondary institution and are seeking a provincial nomination for permanent residency.
Official page ↗Occupations in Demand
For talent recruited from outside Canada by a PEI employer that has received prior authorization from the Office of Immigration, targeting roles in high-demand occupations.
Official page ↗PEI Express Entry
For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool who want a PEI provincial nomination, which increases their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply.
Official page ↗Skilled Workers in PEI
For people currently employed by a PEI employer who are seeking a nomination for permanent residency through an employer-supported stream.
Official page ↗Skilled Workers Outside Canada
For talent recruited from outside Canada by a PEI employer that has received prior authorization from the Office of Immigration, with a work permit support pathway.
Official page ↗Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
Official provincial page ↗Skilled Worker & Graduate categories
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Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Immigration Accelerator Portal
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If selected, receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) — you have 60 days to submit a complete application
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Application is reviewed; track progress through the online dashboard
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Receive a final decision (approval or refusal)
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If nominated, apply to the federal government for permanent residence
Express Entry Skilled Worker
For skilled workers already in IRCC's Express Entry pool who have a full-time TEER 0–3 job offer in NL and meet the NLPNP point threshold.
Official page ↗Skilled Worker
For skilled workers with a full-time job offer from an NL employer at any TEER level, who do not hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Official page ↗International Graduate
For international graduates holding a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit who have a full-time job offer in NL related to their field of study.
Official page ↗Entrepreneur categories
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Read the Application Guide to confirm eligibility
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Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the dedicated online portal
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If selected, receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
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Complete and submit the full application with all required documents (including a net worth verification or CPA report)
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If nominated, operate the business for at least one full year, then apply to the federal government for permanent residence
International Entrepreneur
For experienced business owners or senior managers (aged 21–59) who want to start or buy a business in NL, invest at least $200,000 CAD, and have at least $600,000 CAD in transferable assets.
Official page ↗International Graduate Entrepreneur
For graduates of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic who have already started or bought a business in NL and actively managed it for at least one full year.
Official page ↗Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
Official provincial page ↗Employer-Driven Stream
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Foreign national secures a job offer from an NWT employer
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Employer registers in the NTNP online application portal
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Foreign national submits an Expression of Interest (EOI) under the relevant program category
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Highest-scoring EOI candidates' employers are invited to submit a formal application
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Application is reviewed against eligibility criteria
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If approved, a nomination certificate is issued and the nominee applies to IRCC for permanent residency
Entry Level / Semi-Skilled Occupations
For employers needing to fill entry-level positions when no suitable Canadian candidate is available; the worker must have worked full-time in the nominating occupation for at least 12 months and hold a valid work permit.
Official page ↗Skilled Worker
For employers filling roles that require formal education or specialized training when no suitable Canadian candidate is available; the worker must have at least 12 months of experience in the nominating occupation and a valid work permit.
Official page ↗NWT Express Entry
For employers whose skilled worker candidate already has an active profile in the federal Express Entry system; the worker must have at least 12 months of experience in the nominating occupation and a valid work permit.
Official page ↗Francophone Stream
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Confirm you have a valid job offer from an NWT employer
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Check that you meet minimum language requirements in both French and English (proof of testing required)
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Submit application through the NTNP online portal
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Application reviewed against eligibility criteria
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If approved, nomination certificate issued and nominee applies to IRCC for permanent residency
Francophone Stream
For foreign nationals who speak both French and English, hold a valid NWT job offer, and meet bilingual language testing requirements across any NOC TEER category.
Official page ↗Business Stream
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Self-assess against minimum eligibility criteria (investment, net worth, language, business experience)
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Travel to the NWT for an exploratory visit and face-to-face interview
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NTNP pre-screens the business concept and evaluates interview results
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If successful, receive a formal invitation to apply and submit a full application with business plan
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Application reviewed against program eligibility criteria
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If approved, sign a two-year Business Performance Agreement with the Government of the NWT
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Develop and operate the business under the agreement
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Submit final report; if obligations are met, receive nomination certificate and apply to IRCC for permanent residency
Business Stream
For foreign nationals who want to start, buy, or invest in and operate a business in the NWT, meeting minimum equity investment (from $100,000 CDN outside Yellowknife or $200,000 CDN within Yellowknife) and net worth thresholds.
Official page ↗Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
Official provincial page ↗Yukon Nominee Program — Foreign Worker streams
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Employer advertises the position in Canada for at least 4 weeks (including on Canada Job Bank and 2 local mediums) and confirms no qualified Canadian or permanent resident is available
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Employer submits an Expression of Interest during one of the 2026 intake windows (Jan 19–30 or Jul 6–17)
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Employer receives an invitation to apply if their EOI aligns with Yukon's 2026 priorities
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Employer and foreign worker complete and submit the full application with all supporting documents
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Yukon Immigration reviews the application and, if approved, issues a nomination certificate
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Foreign worker uses the nomination to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a work permit and ultimately permanent residence
Critical Impact Worker stream
For employers hiring foreign workers in entry-level positions classified as NOC TEER 4 or 5.
Official page ↗Skilled Worker stream
For employers hiring foreign workers in management or higher-skilled positions classified as NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.
Official page ↗Express Entry stream
For employers hiring foreign nationals who already have an active profile in IRCC's federal Express Entry pool, covering TEER 0, 1, 2, and 3 positions.
Official page ↗Yukon Business Nominee Program — Entrepreneur stream
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Check personal eligibility (e.g., min. CAD $500,000 net worth, CAD $300,000 liquid assets, 3 years entrepreneurial experience, TEER 0 or 1 role within the business) and confirm the proposed business is in an eligible sector
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Score at least 65 points on the Yukon Business Nominee Program assessment point grid
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Complete and submit the application in person or by mail to the Yukon Immigration office
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Receive a decision within approximately 12–14 weeks; qualifying applications enter a candidate pool for 6 months
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If selected from the pool, submit verification documents and a business plan for assessment
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Attend an exploratory trip and in-person interview in the Yukon
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If approved, receive support for a 2-year work permit from IRCC to establish the business
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Apply for permanent residence at the end of the 2-year work permit period if requirements are met
Yukon Business Nominee Program (foreign entrepreneurs)
For foreign business owners and entrepreneurs who want to establish or purchase and actively manage a qualifying business in the Yukon.
Official page ↗