Frequently Asked Questions

    General Questions

  • What are the language requirements for the PNP?

    Each PNP stream has its own language standards. You will need to complete one of the following officially designated language tests. Your language test results are valid for two years.

    English

    • •CELPIP General
    • •IELTS General Training

    French

    • •TEF Canada: Test d’évaluation de français
    • •TCF Canada : Test de connaissance du français
  • Which provinces in Canada have the most jobs?

    Canada is a diverse economy with many job opportunities in each province and territory. It is recommended that you conduct research to identify job opportunities that meet your professional background and career goals. Each PNP stream is also designed to provide skilled worker candidates with the best opportunity to succeed in the province or territory. This is because PNP streams are each setup to identify candidates who have the professional backgrounds and skills that are in high demand in the province or territory.

  • Do I need a job offer or do I need to study in Canada to obtain a provincial nomination?

    No. Various PNP streams do not require a job offer or Canadian work or study experience in order for candidates to be eligible to successfully receive a nomination.

  • Do PNP immigrants find good jobs in Canada?

    Yes. Research by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Statistics Canada, Canada's provinces and territories, and academics show that immigrants who arrive through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have strong labour market outcomes. They are often able to integrate quickly into the Canadian job market. The research shows that PNP immigrants tend to earn high wages, have high rates of labour force participation and employment, and low rates of unemployment.

    Reasons for the success of PNP immigrants include:

    • •PNP immigrants are nominated based on meeting the local labour market needs of Canada's provinces and territories.
    • •They have high levels of human capital including strong language skills, education, work experience, and Canadian connections.
    • •PNP selection criteria often screens for Canadian work experience, Canadian education, and pre-arranged employment in Canada.