The PNP requires nomination by a participating province or territory and compliance with its specific stream. Federal permanent-residence applications follow either Express Entry or the non-Express Entry process; Express Entry also requires eligibility for a federal Express Entry program. Consult the separate current fee and processing summaries below. Provincial fees, requirements and timing depend on the selected stream; processing estimates are not guarantees.
IRCC fee list (modified 2026-09-21), in CAD: economic immigration application CAD 1,590 for the principal applicant including the right of permanent residence fee (CAD 990 without it); spouse or partner CAD 1,590 (990 without the right of PR fee); each dependent child CAD 270. Biometrics CAD 85 per person. Provincial or other program fees are not on this list.≈ $1,161
IRCC processing tool (updated September 3, 2026): provincial nominees about 7 months via Express Entry and about 13 months when not via Express Entry. These are estimates, not a guarantee.
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Eligibility
(1)Relevant Skills and Experience
MandatoryYou must possess the specific work experience, education, and skills required by the nominating province to meet their local economic demands.
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Qualification
(2)Provincial Nomination
MandatoryYou must be nominated by a specific Canadian province or territory that has assessed your skills and labor market needs.
Verified officialExpress Entry Eligibility
ConditionalOnly for a PNP stream linked to Express Entry: also qualify for FSW, FST or CEC. Non-Express Entry nomination follows a separate process.
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Preparation
(2)Medical Admissibility
DocumentMandatoryMedical admissibility applies to you and family members, including non-accompanying family. Follow IRCC’s branch-specific examination instructions and accepted exemptions.
Verified officialBackground Check
DocumentConditionalPolice certificates depend on residence history and application branch. Non-Express Entry PNP generally covers 6 consecutive months since age 18 outside Canada; Express Entry uses its own 10-year rule. Follow IRCC requests.
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Application
(3)Non-Express Entry federal application package
ConditionalFor non-Express Entry PNP, follow the PR Portal forms and IMM 0199 checklist. Include nomination confirmation, required passport and civil-status evidence and photos. Complete additional family or representative forms only when applicable; follow each form’s signature instructions.
Verified officialAccept the Express Entry nomination
ConditionalAfter the province confirms an Express Entry nomination electronically, accept it in your IRCC account within 30 calendar days. A notification of interest is not a nomination. Acceptance does not itself constitute a permanent-residence invitation.
Verified officialIntention to Reside
MandatoryYou must demonstrate a genuine intention to live and work in the province or territory that has nominated you.
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IRCC PNP Express Entry: Get or confirm a nomination
IRCC
An electronically confirmed Express Entry nomination must be accepted or rejected within 30 calendar days. A notification of interest is not a nomination. Accepting the nomination does not itself constitute an invitation to apply.
IRCC — PNP non-Express Entry — documents and police certificates
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PNP non-Express Entry — documents and police certificates
IRCC — PNP Express Entry — eligibility
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PNP Express Entry — eligibility
IRCC — PNP — general stream-specific nomination
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PNP — general stream-specific nomination
IRCC — Permanent residence — medical examinations, timing and exemptions
IRCC
Permanent residence — medical examinations, timing and exemptions
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