What is Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) allow Canadian provinces or territories to nominate the applicants wanting to come to Canada. An approved PNP will help in getting a permanent resident visa.

Firstly, almost all provinces and territories have their PNP process. However, the eligibility criteria varies from province to province. Although, they all attempt to find an applicant who will contribute to the economy and will settle in the province. For instance, here are few key points that are used by provinces to assess the suitability of an applicant for a PNP.