If you are living outside of Canada and are interested in immigrating through a provincial program, you can explore various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) across Canada. Each province and territory (except Quebec) has its own PNP designed to address its specific labor market needs. Here are some of the options available:
### 1. Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Human Capital Priorities Stream: Targets candidates in the Express Entry pool with the skills and experience the province needs.
- Employer Job Offer Stream: Requires a job offer from an Ontario employer.
### 2. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
- Skills Immigration: Targets skilled workers, healthcare professionals, international graduates, and entry-level or semi-skilled workers.
- Express Entry BC: Aligned with the federal Express Entry system.
- Tech Pilot: Focuses on applicants with job offers in one of BC’s 29 tech occupations.
### 3. Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
- Alberta Express Entry Stream: Invites candidates directly from the Express Entry pool.
- Alberta Opportunity Stream: Requires a job offer from an Alberta employer.
### 4. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- Skilled Worker Overseas Stream: For skilled workers who have a strong connection to Manitoba through family, past education or work experience, or an invitation from the MPNP.
- International Education Stream: For international graduates of Manitoba post-secondary institutions.
### 5. Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- International Skilled Worker: Express Entry: For candidates in the federal Express Entry system.
- International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand: For workers with experience in one of Saskatchewan’s in-demand occupations.
### 6. Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
- Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry: Targets candidates in the federal Express Entry pool with experience in an in-demand occupation.
- Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities: Selects candidates based on labor market needs, often targeting specific occupations.
### 7. New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- New Brunswick Express Entry: For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool.
- Skilled Workers with Employer Support: Requires a job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
### 8. Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
- Express Entry Stream: For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool.
- Labour Impact Category: Requires a job offer from a PEI employer.
### 9. Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
- Express Entry Skilled Worker: For candidates in the federal Express Entry system.
- Skilled Worker: For individuals with a job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.
- International Graduate: For recent graduates who have a job offer.
### 10. Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
- Express Entry Stream: For candidates in the federal Express Entry system.
- Skilled Worker Stream: Requires a job offer from a Northwest Territories employer.
### 11. Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
- Skilled Worker Stream: For skilled workers with a job offer from a Yukon employer.
- Express Entry Stream: Aligned with the federal Express Entry system.
### 12. Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
- For candidates willing to settle in Atlantic Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick).
- No need for provincial nomination, but you require a job offer from an employer in the Atlantic region.
### 13. Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
- For candidates willing to settle in participating rural and northern communities.
- Requires a job offer from an employer in one of the participating communities.
### 14. Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)
- Unique to Quebec: This is not part of the PNP but is an option if you are interested in settling in Quebec. The selection criteria are different, focusing more on language skills, education, and work experience.
