Provincial Nomination Program

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is an economic immigration program that nominates people for permanent residence (PR) in Alberta.[2]

To be eligible, nominees must either have skills that satisfy job shortages in Alberta or be preparing to buy or begin a business in the province. Those nominated through the program may apply for PR status together with their spouse or common-law partner, and dependent children, but must also be able to provide for their families.[2]

The AINP has 2 streams for foreign workers who are living and working—or plan to live and work—in Alberta:[2]

1. Alberta Opportunity Stream: For eligible candidates who live and work in Alberta and have a job offer from an Alberta employer[3]
2. Alberta Express Entry Stream: Eligible candidates with an Express Entry profile may be invited by AINP to apply for a PR nomination.

The AINP has 2 streams for entrepreneurs who plan to live in Alberta and buy or begin a business in the province:

1. International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream: Beginning on 26 October 2020, International graduates from approved Alberta post-secondary institutions who wish to launch a business or buy an existing business in Alberta can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).[2][4]
2. Self-Employed Farmer Stream: Experienced farmers who plan to buy or start a farm in Alberta can apply for PR.
3. Foreign Graduate Start-up Visa Stream: Beginning January 2021, this stream will be used to attract "talented international graduates" from top American universities and colleges to begin businesses and settle in Alberta.[4]

The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an immigration program for British Columbia that gives "high-demand foreign workers and experienced entrepreneurs" the opportunity to become a permanent resident in BC.[5]

The BC PNP offers 3 pathways to obtain a permanent residence in BC, each way containing different categories one can apply under, depending on their National Occupational Classification skill level, job, or international-student status:[6]

1. Skills Immigration: This stream, using a points-based invitation system, is for skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in BC. Candidates may not need prior work experience for some categories; however, Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled category applicants require B.C. work experience. Candidates may have work experience from abroad; and recent international graduates of a Canadian post-secondary institution may not need any work experience, depending on the job being offered.
   • Tech Pilot: This category offers an expedited immigration pathway for those with tech skills applying for permanent residency in BC.[7]
2. Express Entry BC: This stream, using a points-based system, is a quicker way for eligible skilled workers to immigrate to BC. Applicants must also qualify for a federal economic immigration program. Though one does not require B.C. work experience, one must have relevant work experience as well as meet other criteria such as education and language.
3. Entrepreneur Immigration: This stream, using a points-based invitation system, is for experienced entrepreneurs who wish to actively manage a business in BC. Applicants must have the required personal and investment funds.
   • Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot: an option for entrepreneurs who wish to start a new business in participating regional communities across BC.
   • Strategic Projects: an option for companies seeking to expand into BC, and who require permanent residency for key employees.[8]

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is the immigration program for the province of Manitoba.[9] The MPNP allows Manitoba to nominate qualified applicants for Canadian permanent resident status, and is primarily divided into 3 streams with each stream subdivided into categories for different types of candidates: the Skilled Worker Stream, the International Education Stream, and the Business Investor Stream.[10]

The program accounts for more than three-quarters of all new immigrants arriving in Manitoba, and is seen as the main driver for the increased population growth.[11] The program has enabled a resurrection of immigration from Ukraine to Manitoba, which had almost stopped in the early 1990s. An estimated 250 people a year have emigrated from Ukraine in the last 12 years.[12]

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) provides opportunities to immigrate to the Northwest Territories through the following two streams:[25][26]

1. Business Stream: This stream, delivered by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment, is for those who wish to open a business in the NWT, or purchase—or invest in and operate—an existing business based in the NWT.[27]
2. Employer-Driven Stream: This stream, delivered by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, is for employers who wish to hire and nominate foreign nationals when there are no Canadians or Canadian Permanent Residents available. Workers—who must have a job offer from an employer in the NWT—may achieve Permanent Residency through 3 categories in this stream:[28]
   1. Entry Level/Semi-Skilled Occupations
   2. Skilled Worker
   3. NWT Express Entry

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) provides opportunities for foreign workers, international students, business owners, and entrepreneurs to apply for permanent residency in Ontario, as well as enabling Ontario businesses to recruit international talent. It is facilitated by the provincial government's Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, and is regulated by: Ontario Immigration Act, 2015, Ontario Regulation 421/17, and Ontario Regulation 422/17.[29]

The OINP offers 3 categories for people to qualify for a nomination:[29]

1. Employer job offer: This category is for workers who already have a full-time permanent job offer from an Ontario employer. There are 3 streams for this category
   • Foreign Worker: workers in skilled positions
   • International Student: recent graduates in Ontario
   • In-Demand Skills: intermediate skilled workers in specific sectors, such as agriculture, construction, trucking, and personal support workers
2. Human capital: This category includes 2 subcategories, each with their own streams.
   1. International graduates: This subcategory is for the Masters Graduate or PhD Graduate streams, wherein applicants must have a graduate degree from an eligible Ontario university and apply within 2 years of getting that degree.
   2. Ontario's Express Entry: This subcategory is for those who have received a notification of interest from Ontario and have an up-to-date profile with their most current work experience, language tests and education in the federal government's Express Entry system. There are 3 streams in this category:
      • French-Speaking Skilled Worker: French-Speaking skilled workers who have the required work experience, education, and language proficiency in French and English.
      • Human Capital Priorities: Skilled workers who have the required work experience, education, and language proficiency in French or English
      • Skilled Trades: Workers who have work experience in Ontario in an eligible trade occupation.
3. Business: This category is for entrepreneurs seeking to open a new business or buy an existing business in Ontario. This category only has one stream: Entrepreneur.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has 4 categories for immigrating to Saskatchewan:[30]

1. International Skilled Worker
2. Worker with Saskatchewan Work Experience
3. Entrepreneur
4. Farm Owner and Operator

The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is an economic-based immigration program for the Yukon, administered by the territorial government’s Department of Economic Development (Immigration Unit) in partnership with IRCC under the Agreement for Canada-Yukon Co-operation on Immigration.[31]

The YNP offers three streams for foreign workers:

• Yukon Express Entry
• Skilled Worker
• Critical Impact Worker