Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are one of the fastest ways to get Canadian permanent residency (PR). Some provinces offer priority processing, low CRS score requirements, and direct job-based nominations that can significantly speed up your PR application. Here are the best PNP programs for fast PR in Canada:
1. Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – International Skilled Worker
- One of the fastest PNPs with low requirements.
- Two main streams: Express Entry (if you have an active Express Entry profile) and Occupation In-Demand (for jobs in high demand).
- No job offer required for the Occupation In-Demand stream.
- Processing time: 6 months – 1 year.
2. Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Human Capital Priorities Stream
- Ideal for candidates in Express Entry with a CRS score of 400+.
- Targets occupations in healthcare, tech, finance, and skilled trades.
- No job offer needed, but relevant work experience is required.
- Processing time: 6 – 8 months.
3. Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) – Express Entry Stream
- One of the easiest PNPs with a low CRS score requirement (as low as 300+ CRS).
- Works with Express Entry, increasing your chances of PR selection.
- No job offer needed, but having Alberta work experience or a relative in Alberta improves chances.
- Processing time: 4 – 6 months.
4. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) – Skilled Worker & Tech Stream
- For tech workers, healthcare professionals, and in-demand skilled workers.
- The BC Tech Stream offers priority processing for eligible tech occupations.
- Job offer required, but LMIA is not needed.
- Processing time: 2 – 4 months.
5. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) – Skilled Worker Pathway
- One of the fastest ways to get PR if you have work experience in Manitoba or a connection (relative or friend) in the province.
- Express Entry stream available for faster PR processing.
- Job offer or work experience in Manitoba required.
- Processing time: 6 – 8 months.
6. Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) – Express Entry Stream
- Best for candidates in Express Entry with a CRS score under 400.
- Priority given to applicants with a job offer in PEI.
- Processing time: 4 – 6 months.
7. Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) – Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
- Fast processing for workers in healthcare, IT, and skilled trades.
- At least 1 year of work experience in Nova Scotia is required.
- Processing time: 3 – 6 months.
8. New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – Express Entry Stream
- Great for French-speaking candidates and workers in IT, healthcare, and trades.
- Job offer required, but priority given to candidates in critical occupations.
- Processing time: 6 – 9 months.
9. Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) – Skilled Worker Stream
- Fastest PNP in Canada with processing as quick as 2-3 months.
- Requires a full-time, permanent job offer in Yukon.
- Ideal for workers in healthcare, tourism, trades, and administration.