Under the Provincial Nominee Program or PNP, you need to apply in the province you intend to settle, and the province has to nominate you. This will depend on your education, skills, and experience.
Under the PNP program, the province will tell you whether to apply for a nomination under the Express PNP or the Non-Express PNP stream. This program differs from province to province, and with our immigration experts, we can help you explore this option.
How to apply through Express Entry
How you will apply depends on which Provincial Nominee Program stream you’re applying to. You might need to apply using the paper-based process, or by the online process through Express Entry.
As part of the process, you will have to pass a medical exam and get a police check (certificate). Everyone must have these checks, no matter where they plan to live in Canada.
In the paper-based process:
How to apply through the paper-based process
To be nominated by a province or territory,Footnote* you must follow the instructions on their website and contact them directly:
The criteria by province and territory vary and can change without notice.
Source: CIC website