PNP Eligibility Matcher — CanadaPathway

Question 1 of 8

Do you have a preference for province?

Provincial streams are province-specific. Having a connection (past study, job offer, family) to a province strengthens your application.

Open to any province

Will consider all matching streams

Ontario

OINP — largest PNP by volume

British Columbia

BC PNP — strong tech & trades streams

Alberta

AINP — energy, engineering focus

Manitoba

MPNP — one of the easiest PNPs to access

Saskatchewan

SINP — growing economy, low cutoffs

Nova Scotia / Atlantic

AIP + NSNP — Atlantic priority programs

Quebec / Territories

Quebec has its own separate immigration system

Question 2 of 8

What is your occupation category?

Based on Canada's NOC TEER classification. If unsure, pick your closest match — you can verify your exact NOC code with our NOC lookup tool.

Technology & IT (TEER 1–2)

Software developers, data scientists, cybersecurity, IT managers

Healthcare (TEER 1–3)

Nurses, physicians, pharmacists, medical technologists, PSWs

Skilled Trades (TEER 2–3)

Electricians, welders, plumbers, HVAC, construction supervisors

Business & Finance (TEER 1–2)

Accountants, financial analysts, HR managers, project managers

Engineering & Natural Sciences (TEER 1–2)

Civil, mechanical, electrical engineers, geologists

Education & Social Work (TEER 1–3)

Teachers, social workers, counsellors, ECE workers

Other skilled occupation (TEER 1–2)

Any professional or technical role not listed above

Semi-skilled (TEER 3–4)

Retail supervisors, food service managers, administrative roles

Question 3 of 8

Highest education level completed

If degree is from outside Canada, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from a designated body is required for most provincial streams.

PhD / Doctorate

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

2-year post-secondary diploma

1-year post-secondary diploma

High school diploma

Question 4 of 8

English language proficiency (CLB)

Most PNP streams require minimum CLB 5 to CLB 7. French speakers should select their English level here; French streams are handled separately.

CLB 9 or above

IELTS 7.0+ in all bands

CLB 8

IELTS 6.5/6.5/6/6.5

CLB 7

IELTS 6/5.5/5.5/6

CLB 5 or 6

IELTS 5.0–5.5 range

Below CLB 5

Most PNP streams will not be accessible

Question 5 of 8

Years of skilled work experience

Include both Canadian and foreign skilled work experience at TEER 0–3 level. Part-time experience counts proportionally.

Less than 1 year

1 year

2–3 years

4–5 years

5+ years

Question 6 of 8

Approximate CRS score (if known)

Your CRS score affects which enhanced PNP streams you qualify for. If you haven't calculated it yet, use our CRS Calculator first.

500 or above

Strong — eligible for most streams

470–499

440–469

400–439

Below 400

Base PNP streams may still be accessible

Haven't calculated yet

Question 7 of 8

Do you speak French?

French speakers have access to dedicated streams with significantly lower CRS cutoffs, including federal French-language draws and Ontario/New Brunswick French streams.

Yes — NCLC 7 or above

Eligible for French-language draw and specific PNP streams

Yes — NCLC 5 or 6

Some benefit but limited stream access

Basic / conversational only

Not at tested proficiency level

No French language ability

Question 8 of 8

Do you have any connections to Canada?

Connections significantly boost eligibility for certain provincial streams. Select all that apply.

Valid Canadian job offer

From an employer in a specific province

Studied at a Canadian institution

Completed a post-secondary program in Canada

Close family member in Canada

Canadian citizen or PR who is a sibling, parent, child, or spouse

Currently working in Canada

On a valid work permit in Canada right now

No established connections

Applying from outside Canada with no prior ties

Your Results

Your PNP Stream Matches

Based on your profile, here are the provincial streams where you meet or closely meet the published eligibility criteria.

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