| Program/category | Aligned with Express Entry? | Is a job offer required? | Additional notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class | Yes | No | Graduates may become eligible after working in Canada on a Post-Graduation Work Permit. |
| Federal Skilled Worker Class | Yes | No | Previous study in Canada is worth 5 points towards eligibility. |
| Quebec Experience Class (PEQ) | No | No | Eligible individuals may apply at any time from 6 months before graduation, up to 36 months after graduation; must prove ability in French. |
| Quebec Skilled Worker Program | No | No | Higher education is a significant factor in the points matrix; previous study in Quebec may be worth up to 5 additional points. Note: this category is currently closed to new applications, except for cap-exempt individuals. |
British Columbia BC PNP Skills Immigration: International Graduate | No | Yes | Not restricted to graduates of BC institutions, graduates of institutions across Canada may apply; category operates under Expression of Interest system called SIRS; Post-secondary education completed in BC is worth 8 SIRS points; Post-secondary education completed in Canada (outside BC) worth 6 SIRS points. |
British Columbia BC PNP Express Entry: International Graduate | Yes | Yes | Not restricted to graduates of BC institutions, graduates of institutions across Canada may apply; category operates under Expression of Interest system called SIRS; Post-secondary education completed in BC is worth 8 SIRS points; Post-secondary education completed in Canada (outside BC) worth 6 SIRS points. |
British Columbia BC PNP Skills Immigration: International Post-Graduate | No | No | For individuals who have obtained a master’s or doctoral degree in the natural, applied or health sciences from a BC institution. |
British Columbia BC PNP Express Entry: International Post-Graduate | Yes | No | For individuals who have obtained a master’s or doctoral degree in the natural, applied or health sciences from a BC institution. |
Alberta AINP Strategic Recruitment Stream: Post-Graduate Worker | No | Must be working for Alberta employer at time of application. | Graduates from an eligible post-secondary educational institution in Alberta, and who are working in Alberta on a Post-Graduation Work Permit, may apply. |
Alberta AINP Employer-Driven Stream: International Graduate | No | Must be working for Alberta employer at time of application. | Applicants must have completed a certificate, diploma, or degree, or completed a graduate level program from an AINP-approved institution OR a publicly funded community college, trade/technical school or university in another Canadian province or territory. |
Manitoba MPNP Skilled Worker in Manitoba | No | Yes | Must have attended an institution in Manitoba (language programs are excluded), except for graduates from a post-secondary program in another province who have been working for a Manitoba employer for at least one year. |
Manitoba International Education Stream (IES) | No | No* (Non-STEM graduates require a job offer in an-demand occupation.) | Complete a graduate program in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at a Manitoba post-secondary institution within the last three years. OR Graduate from a designated post-secondary institution in Manitoba within the last three years. OR Complete a recognized Bridging/Gap-training program offered by a designated post-secondary partner institution in Manitoba and successfully pass the initial stage of certification. |
Atlantic Provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) Atlantic International Graduate Program (AIGP) | No | Yes, full time, one-year contract at skill level NOC 0, A, B or C | Graduates of post-secondary institutions in the Atlantic provinces can apply. No work experience is required. Applicants require a two-year post-secondary diploma from a publicly funded learning institution in the Atlantic region. Application must be submitted within 12 months of obtaining the diploma. Must demonstrate level 4 of the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) in English or the Niveau de compétence linguistique Canadien in French. Employer must be designated by the province where the job is offered. |
New Brunswick NBPNP Express Entry Labour Market Stream | Yes | No | Graduates of New Brunswick educational institutions are prioritized, and previous study in New Brunswick is worth 5 points towards eligibility. |
Newfoundland & Labrador NLPNP International Graduate Category | No | Yes | Graduates must have a job or job offer from a Newfoundland & Labrador employer, and must apply while they still have at least 6 months’ validity on their Post-Graduation Work Permit; graduates of eligible publicly funded colleges or universities across Canada may be able to apply. |
Newfoundland & Labrador NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker | Yes | Yes | Previous study experience in Newfoundland & Labrador is worth 3 points towards eligibility. |
Nova Scotia NSNP Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry | Yes | No | Previous study experience in Nova Scotia is worth 5 points towards eligibility; a spouse/common-law partner’s previous study experience in Nova Scotia is worth 5 further points. Note: this category is currently closed to new applications. |
Nova Scotia NSNP Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry | Yes | No | Candidates must at least 12 months full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) paid skilled work experience in Nova Scotia in the three years before the application is made, providing an opportunity for graduates who obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit after studying in Canada. |
Nova Scotia NSNP International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream | No | No | Open to recent graduates of Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions who have already started or purchased a business in the province; operates on an Expression of Interest system. |
Ontario OINP International Student with a Job Offer Stream | No | Yes | Graduates of a full-time degree or diploma program at an eligible publicly-funded Canadian college or university that is at least 2 years in length, or a 1-year post-graduate certificate program that requires a previous degree in order to qualify, may be able to apply; open to eligible candidates whose job offer has been approved through the Employer pre-screen process. |
Ontario OINP International Masters Graduate Stream | No | No | Graduates of a full-time Master’s course at an eligible university in Ontario that is at least 1 year in length may be eligible |
Ontario OINP International Student PhD Graduate Stream | No | No | Applicants must have completed at least two years of PhD studies at a university in Ontario. |
Prince Edward Island PEI PNP Labour Impact Category: International Graduate | No | Yes, in field of study. | This employer-driven stream allows PEI employers to hire recent graduates from recognized PEI universities and colleges. |
Saskatchewan SINP Experience Category for Students | No | Yes | Graduates with a certificate, diploma, or degree from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Saskatchewan may be able to apply. |
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