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·. Provincial nomination (+600 points)

A province can nominate you through its own Express Entry stream.

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Provincial nomination (+600 points)

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The authority on this stepProvincial Nominee Programcanada.ca · Government of Canada

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Our plain-language summaryLast reviewed 29 July 2026

A province can nominate you through its own Express Entry stream. A nomination adds 600 CRS points, far above every draw cutoff to date. Each province has separate criteria, its own application and often its own fee.

Why it's required: Optional. It's the single largest points change available, but it commits you to living in that province.

Points added+600 CRSFar above every draw cutoff to date.

Approximate time2 to 12 monthsVaries widely by province and stream.

Documents you'll need

A provincial expression of interest or registration
Proof of ties to the province, for some streams
A job offer, for some streams

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