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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Provinces and territories nominate people who can help their economy and want to live there. Each one sets its own streams and numbers. Quebec and Nunavut have no PNP.

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Step-by-step checklist

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Documents you usually need

  • Provincial nomination
  • Language test results
  • Proof of work experience and education
  • Police certificates
  • Medical exam

Government fees

CAD
Principal applicant, including right of PR fee$1,590
Spouse or partner, including right of PR fee$1,590
Dependent child$270
Biometrics (one person)$85

Fees as listed by IRCC on 2026-10-30. Fees change; always check the official fee list. IRCC fee list ↗

After you apply

  • You must intend to live in the province that nominated you.

Processing times change every week. Check today’s times on IRCC’s official tool. Check processing times ↗

Official sources:
Checked against IRCC pages on 2026-10-30.

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