Canadian Provincial Nominee Program

The provinces and territories of Canada have each established their own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) which allows them to address their individual needs with regards to immigration. A provincial nomination is when a province nominates you to immigrate to that specific province because you meet certain criteria that fills a need in that region.

For instance, if the province of Ontario is facing a shortage of accountants, the PNP provides the opportunity for that province to fast-track the process for immigrants who are qualified accountants. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your CRS score, which basically guarantees that you will be able to request permanent residency status.