PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAMS IN CANADA SWITCH TO EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SYSTEMS
A growing number of Canadian provinces and territories are transitioning their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to Expression of Interest (EOI) systems, marking a significant procedural shift in how regional immigration is managed.
This new structure replaces the traditional first-come, first-served or direct application approach. Under the EOI system, applicants must now submit a profile and wait to be invited by the province through scheduled selection rounds before they can submit a nomination application.
Provinces Implementing EOI Systems
Recent adopters of the EOI model include:
Yukon
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Why the Change?
This reform aligns with efforts to:
Streamline immigration selection
Better match provincial labor market needs
Improve responsiveness to economic priorities
Manage applicant volumes more effectively
The shift comes in the wake of the federal government's decision to reduce PNP targets by 50% in 2025, making efficiency and strategic selection more critical than ever.
What Applicants Should Know
Submitting an EOI does not guarantee an invitation.
Selection is based on a points system that assesses factors like work experience, education, and connection to the province.
Each province maintains its own eligibility criteria and ranking systems.
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