PNP’s are similar to the Skilled Immigration Program. The applicant is selected based on a point system that is meant to target specific individuals. Points are calculated on precise criteria like education, professional work experience, age and more.
The nominations issued under Express Entry get an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System.
At present followings are the provinces and the territories participating in PNP.

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – The NBPNP is a New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program under which it targets the entrepreneurs, skilled workers with employment support, international graduates, and Express Entry.
Benefits of PNP Programs
- Provincial Nomination will speed up your process for Canada PR.
- All the PNP’s are linked with the Express Entry System, except Nunavut and Quebec.
- After receiving the PNP nomination, the applicant is authorized to work and live in Canada as much as one wants.
- The applicant can also sponsor relatives for permanent residency or temporary stay.
- Once, the applicant has lived in Canada for a specific time, Canadian citizenship can be swiftly attained.
Express Entry VS PNP – Which one is better?
Express Entry is the best and common pathway to achieve Canada PR. However, if the candidate does not meet the criteria or the current cut-off in the latest draw, then a PNP route will lend help in getting a Permanent Residency in Canada.
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