Nhiều đương đơn tạm trú tại Canada đang tìm cách tối ưu hóa cơ hội định cư. Một trong những giải pháp là chuyển sang tỉnh bang khác để nộp hồ sơ theo Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) – Chương trình Đề cử Tỉnh bang.

While most PNP streams require applicants to have lived in the province, some PNPs allow non-resident applicants to apply. This means you can simply move to the province after receiving your PR.

Important Note: All PNPs require applicants to commit to “intent to reside”. This means that before being nominated, you must demonstrate your desire to live and work in that province after receiving PR.

Nhiều luồng trong bài viết dưới đây là Express Entry-aligned (tích hợp với Express Entry), nghĩa là tỉnh bang có thể gửi thư mời đến những ứng viên đủ điều kiện trong hệ thống Express Entry liên bang.

1. PNPs allow out-of-province applicants to apply

Below is a list of provinces that are still active and have held draws in the last two months, and also allow out-of-province candidates to apply:

Province/Territory	PNP Stream
Alberta	Alberta Express Entry Stream
British Columbia	Skilled Worker Stream; Entrepreneur (Base & Regional)
Manitoba	Skilled Worker Overseas
Ontario	Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker; International Student
Prince Edward Island	Skilled Worker Outside PEI

2. Alberta Express Entry Stream

Candidate:

This stream is for candidates from inside or outside Alberta with a valid Express Entry profile and experience in Alberta priority occupations such as technology, agriculture, aviation, construction, health care, law enforcement.

Main conditions

Candidates must have:

• Valid Express Entry profile (FSWP, CEC or FSTP).
• Minimum CRS score of 300.
• Primary occupation meets Alberta's priority.
• Job offer requirements depending on pathway:
  • Required job offer: Accelerated Tech Pathway, Law Enforcement, Priority Sectors if invitation is based on a job offer.
  • Optional job offer: General draws, Priority Sectors (based on occupation), Healthcare pathway (depending on the case).

Last withdrawal: 11/14
Total invitations 2025: 2,155
Express Entry-aligned: Yes

3. British Columbia Skilled Worker Stream

Candidate:

For workers with a full-time, permanent job offer in BC, in TEER 0–3 occupations, and at least 2 years of full-time experience in that occupation.

Main conditions

• Job offer full time, no term.
• At least 2 years related experience.
• Club 4 and above.
• Minimum wage in region and occupation.
• Have skills/practice certificate (if required by the profession).

Last withdrawal: 10/02/2025
Total invitations 2025: < 568
Express Entry-aligned: Yes

4. British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration (Base & Regional)

Candidate:

For business owners or senior managers looking to start or acquire a business in BC.

Compare two streams

Criteria	Base Stream	Regional Stream
Minimum net worth	600,000 CAD	300,000 CAD
Business experience	3 years in the last 10 years	3 years in the last 5 years
Minimum investment	200,000 CAD	100,000 CAD
Create jobs	1 job	1 job
Language	CLB 4	CLB 4
Type of business	Allowed anywhere in BC	Must be consistent with local priorities
Introducing the community	Not required	Required + local exploration

Last withdrawal: 11/18
Total invitations 2025: 103
Express Entry-aligned: No

5. Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas Stream

Candidate:

Candidates from outside Canada who want to settle in Manitoba and have a real connection to Manitoba, such as: relatives, having studied/worked in Manitoba or being invited by the province through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

Main conditions

• Minimum 60/100 points on the MPNP scale.
• Connected to Manitoba via:
  • Manitoba Support (relatives, friends).
  • Manitoba Experience (studied/worked in the province).
  • Manitoba Invitation (invitation through employment or exploratory visit).
• CLB 5 and above (CLB 4 with TEER 4–5).
• Proof of financial resources and clear settlement plan.
• There is no stronger link with another province.

Last withdrawal: 11/20
Total invitations 2025: < 1,045
Express Entry-aligned: Yes

6. Ontario Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream

Candidate:

Applicants from within or outside Canada with a job offer in Ontario with a TEER of 0–3. In some cases, physicians do not need a job offer if they meet special requirements.

Main conditions

• Receive invitation letter after registering EOI.
• Job offer is full-time, long-term, salary reaches median wage.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the profession (except for professions that require a license).
• Intend to live in Ontario.

Last withdrawal: 10/09
Total invitations 2025: 4,128
Express Entry-aligned: No

7. Ontario Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream

Candidate:

International students who graduated within the last 2 years and have a full-time, permanent job offer in Ontario with a TEER of 0–3.

Main conditions

• Have an invitation to apply from OINP after registering an EOI.
• Job offer full time, meet minimum wage.
• Completed a minimum 1–2 year program from an eligible educational institution.
• More than 50% of the study program is conducted in Canada.
• Intend to live in Ontario.

Last withdrawal: 10/09
Total invitations 2025: 5,540
Express Entry-aligned: Yes

8. Prince Edward Island Skilled Worker Outside Canada Stream

Candidate:

Non-Canadian applicants with a job offer from a PEI business in TEER 0–3, serving shortage sectors such as healthcare, trades, childcare.

Main conditions

• Full-time job offer, approved by PEI prior to submitting EOI.
• 2 years of experience in the last 5 years.
• Post-secondary degree (minimum 2 years).
• Age 18–59.
• CLB 4 or higher (or confirmation of ability from employer).
• Have sufficient funds and intention to settle in PEI.

Last withdrawal: 11/20
Total invitations 2025: > 659
Express Entry-aligned: No

9. Trend 2026: More opportunities for candidates willing to move provinces?

Canada's Immigration Plan 2026 announced an increase of 41,000 PNP places compared to 2025. This shows that the government wants to expand the role of provinces in selecting immigrants.

Although it cannot be confirmed with certainty, with the increased quota, provinces may have more room to invite candidates from outside the province, especially in occupations that suit local economic needs.

Conclusion

Moving to another province can be an effective strategy to increase your chances of obtaining PR, especially through PNP streams that are open to out-of-province applicants. However, you need to understand the requirements of each program and prepare a settlement plan that is consistent with the province’s expectations.