Provincial Nominee Program Finder
Every Canadian province except Quebec and Nunavut runs its own nominee stream, each with its own criteria. A nomination adds 600 points to your CRS score — enough to guarantee an Express Entry invitation. This is the route that works for most African applicants who don't score high enough in general draws.
Where to look first
Saskatchewan (SINP)
One of the most accessible PNPs, with an Occupation In-Demand list and an Express Entry sub-category that's well suited to skilled African workers.
See SINP points →Ontario (OINP)
Canada's largest province runs Human Capital Priorities, Skilled Trades, and Masters/PhD Graduate streams with regular targeted draws.
Guide coming soonBritish Columbia (BC PNP)
Runs a weekly Skills Immigration draw system across tech, healthcare and general skilled worker categories.
Guide coming soonManitoba (MPNP)
Uses an Expression of Interest system that favours applicants with a genuine connection or in-demand occupation.
Guide coming soonEvery PNP at a glance
| Province | Streams | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | SINP | Occupation In-Demand list, strong for African applicants |
| Ontario | OINP | Human Capital, Skilled Trades, Masters/PhD Graduate |
| British Columbia | BC PNP | Weekly Skills Immigration draws |
| Manitoba | MPNP | Expression of Interest system |
| Alberta | AAIP | Alberta Express Entry and Opportunity streams |
| Nova Scotia | NSNP | Labour Market Priorities targeted draws |
| New Brunswick | NBPNP | Express Entry and Skilled Worker streams |
| PEI | PEI PNP | Small, competitive, frequent draws |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | NLPNP | Express Entry Skilled Worker stream |
| Yukon | YNP | Employer-driven Skilled Worker stream |
| Northwest Territories | NTNP | Employer-driven, small volume |
Requirements and target occupation lists change frequently — always confirm current criteria on the province's official immigration website before applying.