Immigration streams
91 streams-
Express Entry
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
For foreign workers with ≥1 year of Canadian skilled work experience
Express Entry Recent cutoff 514 -
Express Entry
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
1+ year continuous skilled work (foreign OK) in last 10yrs + CLB 7 + 67/100 grid
Express Entry Recent cutoff 489 -
Express Entry
Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
2+ years TEER 2/3 trade experience + 1yr job offer OR provincial certificate (one required)
Express Entry Recent cutoff 415 -
Express Entry
EE Category — Healthcare
Category draw for healthcare and care occupations
Express Entry Recent cutoff 467 -
Express Entry
EE Category — STEM
Science / tech / engineering / math category draws
Express Entry Recent cutoff 491 -
Express Entry
EE Category — Trades
Trades category draws
Express Entry Recent cutoff 477 -
Express Entry
EE Category — Transport
Transport occupations category draws
Express Entry Recent cutoff 430 -
Express Entry
EE Category — Education
2025 education category draws
Express Entry Recent cutoff 462 -
Express Entry
EE Category — French
French-speaking candidates (NCLC 7+)
Express Entry Recent cutoff 400 -
Express Entry
Physicians category (Canadian work experience)
1+ year Canadian physician experience · new in 2026
Express Entry Recent cutoff 169 -
Express Entry
Senior managers category (Canadian work experience)
1+ year Canadian senior management · TEER 00 codes
Express Entry Recent cutoff 429 -
Express Entry
Researchers category (Canadian work experience)
1+ year Canadian university research
Express Entry -
Express Entry
Skilled military recruits
10+ years foreign military service · new in 2026
Express Entry -
Express Entry
Express Entry — CRS-based General Round
Federal EE rounds open to all programs (CEC, FSW, FST) without category targeting
Express Entry Recent cutoff 529 -
Express Entry
Express Entry — PNP-only round
Federal EE rounds limited to Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Cutoffs typically higher than other categories
Express Entry Recent cutoff 798 -
OINP
OINP Human Capital Priorities (EE)
Most active OINP EE-aligned stream — CRS 460s typically invited
PNP · EE-linked Recent cutoff 505 -
MPNP
MPNP — Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM)
Manitoba job offer + ≥6 months Manitoba full-time work
Provincial PNP -
NSNP
NSNP — Nova Scotia EE (Consolidated)
Consolidated NS EE stream for those with NS work or study experience
PNP · EE-linked -
NBPNP
NBPNP — EE Labour Market (NBSL)
NB job offer + active Express Entry profile
PNP · EE-linked -
NLPNP
NLPNP — Express Entry Skilled Worker
NL job offer + active EE pool profile
PNP · EE-linked -
Express Entry
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
Designated rural community job offer + endorsement (1yr work or Canadian credential)
Federal pilot Recent cutoff 80 -
AIP
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Designated employer offer in Atlantic provinces + 1,560hrs in 5yrs + settlement plan
Atlantic (AIP) -
Quebec
PSTQ — Qualified Worker Selection Program
Replaces PRTQ. French + QC connection.
Quebec Recent cutoff 382 -
Quebec
Quebec Investor Program
Currently suspended
Business · Investment -
Quebec
Quebec Entrepreneur Program
Start or buy a business in Quebec
Business · Investment -
Quebec
Quebec Self-Employed
Self-employed professionals
Business · Investment -
BC PNP
BC PNP — Skilled Worker
BC job offer + 2 years skilled work experience
Provincial PNP -
BC PNP
BC PNP — EE Skilled Worker
EE candidates with BC job offers
PNP · EE-linked Recent cutoff 135 -
BC PNP
BC PNP — Health Authority
Offer from a BC public Health Authority
Provincial PNP Recent cutoff 108 -
BC PNP
BC PNP Entrepreneur — Base
BC business launch + investment
Business · Investment Recent cutoff 115 -
BC PNP
BC PNP Entrepreneur — Regional
Permanent regional entrepreneur stream
Business · Investment Recent cutoff 115 -
BC PNP
BC PNP Entrepreneur — Strategic Projects
Approved strategic projects in BC
Business · Investment -
OINP
OINP — Employer Job Offer (Foreign Worker)
ON job offer + TEER 0/1 experience
Provincial PNP Recent cutoff 57 -
OINP
OINP — Employer Job Offer (International Student)
ON diploma + job offer
Provincial PNP Recent cutoff 56 -
OINP
OINP — Employer Job Offer (In-Demand Skills)
TEER 4/5 in-demand skills + 9 months ON work
Provincial PNP Recent cutoff 34 -
OINP
OINP — French-Speaking Skilled Worker (EE)
French-speaking EE pool
PNP · EE-linked Recent cutoff 290 -
OINP
OINP — Masters Graduate
ON Master's degree holders (reopened Mar 2026)
Provincial PNP Recent cutoff 61 -
OINP
OINP — PhD Graduate
ON PhD holders (reopened Mar 2026)
Provincial PNP Recent cutoff 56 -
AAIP
AAIP — Alberta Opportunity Stream
AB job offer + work permit + experience
Provincial PNP Recent cutoff 54 -
AAIP
AAIP — Alberta Express Entry
Healthcare / Tech / Police EE pathways
PNP · EE-linked Recent cutoff 57 -
AAIP Paused
AAIP — Rural Renewal Stream
Designated rural communities (reopens Jan 2026)
Provincial PNP Recent cutoff 50 -
AAIP
AAIP — Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism / hospitality job offers
Provincial PNP Recent cutoff 71 -
AAIP
AAIP — Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur
Foreign-graduate-led business launch
Business · Investment -
AAIP
AAIP — Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa
Designated investor + foreign graduate
Business · Investment -
AAIP
AAIP — Self-Employed Farmer
Buy or operate a farm in Alberta
Business · Investment -
SINP Paused
SINP — International Skilled Worker EE (paused)
Paused since April 2025
PNP · EE-linked Recent cutoff 88 -
SINP Paused
SINP — Occupations In-Demand (paused)
Paused since April 2025
Provincial PNP Recent cutoff 88 -
SINP
SINP — Employment Offer
SK job offer (limited 25% intake)
Provincial PNP -
SINP
SINP — Experience (Existing Work Permit)
Currently working in SK
Provincial PNP -
SINP
SINP — Experience (Health Professionals)
Health professionals in SK
Provincial PNP -
SINP
SINP — Experience (Hospitality)
SK hospitality workers — no fee
Provincial PNP -
SINP
SINP — Experience (Long-Haul Truck Driver)
SK long-haul truck drivers
Provincial PNP -
SINP
SINP — Experience (International Student)
SK diploma + work experience
Provincial PNP -
MPNP
MPNP — Skilled Worker Overseas
MB connection (family or employer)
Provincial PNP -
MPNP
MPNP — Int'l Student (Career Employment)
MB diploma + 6 months full-time work
Provincial PNP -
MPNP
MPNP — Int'l Student (Graduate Internship)
MB Master's/PhD + internship
Provincial PNP -
MPNP
MPNP — International Student Entrepreneur Pilot
MB graduate + business ownership
Provincial PNP -
MPNP
MPNP — Business Investor (Entrepreneur)
Buy or start a business in MB
Business · Investment -
MPNP
MPNP — Farm Investor
Buy or operate a farm in MB
Business · Investment -
NSNP
NSNP — Graduate
NS graduate + job offer
Provincial PNP -
NSNP
NSNP — Skilled Worker
NS job offer + 1 year full-time work
Provincial PNP -
NSNP
NSNP — Entrepreneur
Start a business in NS
Business · Investment -
NBPNP
NBPNP — Skilled Worker with Employer Support
NB job offer + employer sponsorship
Provincial PNP -
NBPNP
NBPNP — Strategic Initiative (Francophone)
French NCLC 5 + NB connection
Provincial PNP -
NBPNP
NBPNP — Critical Worker
NB critical-occupation job offer
Provincial PNP -
NBPNP
NBPNP — Private Career College Graduate Pilot (ends Dec 2026)
Oulton/Eastern College grads — closing Dec 2026
Provincial PNP -
NBPNP
NBPNP — Entrepreneur
Buy or start a business in NB
Business · Investment -
PEI PNP
PEI PNP — Express Entry
EE profile + diploma·ECA + PEI residency intent
PNP · EE-linked -
PEI PNP
PEI PNP — Skilled Worker
PEI job offer + 2 years work
Provincial PNP -
PEI PNP
PEI PNP — Critical Worker
PEI critical offer + 6 months PEI work
Provincial PNP -
PEI PNP
PEI PNP — International Graduate
PEI diploma + job offer
Provincial PNP -
PEI PNP
PEI PNP — Business Work Permit
Operate a PEI business before PR
Business · Investment -
PEI PNP
PEI PNP — 100% Business Acquisition
Acquire an existing PEI business
Business · Investment -
PEI PNP
PEI PNP — Entrepreneur
Partial-ownership business in PEI
Business · Investment -
NLPNP
NLPNP — Skilled Worker
NL job offer + full-time work
Provincial PNP -
NLPNP
NLPNP — International Graduate (EE)
EE pool + NL diploma
PNP · EE-linked -
NLPNP
NLPNP — International Graduate
NL diploma + job offer
Provincial PNP -
NLPNP
NLPNP — Priority Skills (invitation-based)
Designated priority occupations — no job offer required
Provincial PNP -
NLPNP
NLPNP — International Entrepreneur
Buy or start NL business
Business · Investment -
NLPNP
NLPNP — International Graduate Entrepreneur
NL graduate launching a business
Business · Investment -
YNP
YNP — Skilled Worker
YT full-time job offer (TEER 0-3)
Provincial PNP -
YNP
YNP — Critical Impact Worker
TEER 4/5 occupation offer
Provincial PNP -
YNP
YNP — Express Entry
EE profile + YT job offer
PNP · EE-linked -
YNP
YNP — Business Nominee
Launch a YT business + investment
Business · Investment -
NTNP
NTNP — Employer Driven Skilled Worker
NT job offer (TEER 0/1/2/3)
Provincial PNP -
NTNP
NTNP — Critical Impact Worker
TEER 4/5 offer + 6 months NT work
Provincial PNP -
NTNP
NTNP — Express Entry
EE + NT job offer
PNP · EE-linked -
NTNP
NTNP — Employer-Sponsored (45/yr cap)
Annual cap of 45 nominations
Provincial PNP -
NTNP
NTNP — Francophone Mobility
French-speaking pathway
Provincial PNP -
NTNP
NTNP — Business Stream Entrepreneur
Launch a NT business
Business · Investment -
NTNP
NTNP — Self-Employed
Self-employed in NT
Business · Investment