The eligibility criteria for every PNP is different based on the specific labor market needs relevant to each province. For some PNPs, applicants require nomination from a prospective employer from that province and are eligible to receive a letter of support for a temporary work permit.
Employers in the province who wish to hire foreign skilled workers through the PNPs must meet certain criteria to qualify.
Pilot programs under several PNPs often target semi and low-skilled workers to meet the variety of the labor market gaps in the province. There are also provincial business programs available that are PNP streams designed to attract international entrepreneurial talent, innovation and investment. They also offer permanent residency opportunities to enterprising international graduates.

Generally, you can apply for Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) if:
• You have a valid job offer from a designated employer in the province or territory; or
• You are currently residing in the province as an international student or a temporary foreign worker • There are also Express Entry linked PNP streams that are enhanced PNPs that can be beneficial if you don’t have enough Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points when applying directly to Express Entry.