LMIA FinderProvincial Nominee Program Processing Time
Current IRCC processing times for PNP permanent residence applications by province and country.
Overview
The Provincial Nominee Program allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residence. PNP processing has two stages: provincial nomination (varies by province) and federal PR processing.
PNP via Express Entry
Enhanced nomination through Express Entry. Adds 600 CRS points, guaranteeing an ITA. Federal processing targets 6 months.
PNP Paper-based (non-EE)
Direct application to the province, then federal processing. Total time is typically 15-19 months.
Employer-driven PNP
Some provinces have streams requiring a job offer. Provincial processing times vary from 2-8 months.
Processing Times by Country
Processing times are estimates from IRCC and may change. They represent the time from application submission to final decision for most cases.
Tips to Avoid Processing Delays
Check each province's specific streams - eligibility and processing times vary significantly
PNP via Express Entry is generally faster than paper-based PNP
Some provinces have tech-specific or occupation-specific priority streams
Provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points, virtually guaranteeing an ITA
Apply to the province first - you need the nomination before federal PR application
Check Your Application Status
You can check the status of your application using the IRCC online tools: