2025 Provincial Drawings for Permanent Residency in Canada

So far in 2025, permanent residency opportunities in Canada have been active thanks to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) of Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island (PEI). These three provinces have held recent lotteries to attract thousands of skilled immigrants by opening doors to work and settle in Canada.

In this blog, I will make a detailed summary of each province and their respective nomination systems. Read carefully and identify which one suits your professional profile and whether you qualify for permanent residency in Canada this 2025. Let's get started!

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Alberta - PNP

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Alberta has issued 36 invitations in its latest provincial immigration round, held on June 3, 2025, focusing on healthcare professionals with job openings in the province. This draw was given through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway aligned with the fast-track entry system, Express Entry, and the minimum required score for candidates was 60. 

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How many spots does Alberta have available for permanent residency this 2025?

This year, Alberta has a total quota of 4875 and, to date, has already allocated 2276 nominations through its various immigration channels.

For example, for the Specialty Healthcare Track, the province has issued 170 nominations out of the 500 available so far this year, aligned and non-aligned with Express Entry, with 330 spaces remaining and 1507 expressions of interest (EOIs) in the selection pool. It also held drawings in May for the Tourism and Hospitality Stream.

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Newfoundland and Labrador - PNP

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So far this year, the province has delivered 838 invitations through its PNP and 151 through the AIP. With a total of 2525 provincial nominations allocated for 2025. Newfoundland and Labrador's most recent selection was on May 29, with a total of 405 invitations in its third round of provincial immigration for this year. Since the province adopted the Expression of Interest (EOI) system in February, interested candidates must submit an application to be considered in either the Provincial Nominee Program (PNLP) or the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). 

It should be recalled that the EOI system now allows for a more structured evaluation of candidates prior to their formal invitation.

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How does the Newfoundland and Labrador EOI system work?

‍The Expression of Interest (EOI) is the first step for those wishing to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador. This system allows applicants to express their intention to live and work in the region, facilitating the selection process for immigration programs.

The EOI works through an online form where applicants provide information about their education, work experience, language skills and other key factors. It is not an application for permanent residency, but a way to indicate to the provincial government that you wish to apply for one of its immigration programs.

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PEI, Prince Edward Island

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The Prince Edward Island (PEI) Provincial Nominee Program continues to be a very good option for qualified foreign nationals who want to live and work permanently in Canada. On May 15, 2025, PEI issued 168 invitations to apply for permanent residence through its economic categories: Labour Impact and Express Entry.

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Who should consider PEI?

Prince Edward Island is prioritizing workers in health care, trades and manufacturing, sectors with high demand for international talent. Therefore, if your professional expertise is in these areas and you have a valid job offer in PEI, you could benefit from the PEI Provincial Nominee Program.

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PEI Labor Impact Category

This category offers three immigration routes:

1. Skilled workers: for those with experience in skilled occupations and an offer of employment in PEI.
2. Critical workers: for employees in essential occupations already working in the province.
3. International graduates: for graduates of PEI educational institutions with a job offer in their field of study.

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Eligibility requirements

To apply for the Prince Edward Island (PEI) provincial nomination, candidates must:

• Be between 21 and 59 years of age at the time of application.
• To have sufficient funds to establish themselves in the province.
• Achieve a minimum level of CLB 4 in language proficiency.
• Possess a stable, full-time job offer from an authorized employer in PEI.

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Steps in the provincial nomination process

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The Provincial Nominee Program follows a series of steps to achieve permanent residency in Canada, these are:

1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the provincial Immigration Office. This is not a formal application, but an expression of interest in the program.
2. If the candidate's profile is selected, he/she will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in one of the provincial draws.
3. Once you receive the ITA, you must submit a completed application with the required documentation, including proof of employment, settlement funds and language results.
4. Once the application has been reviewed and approved, the candidate receives a provincial nomination.
5. With the nomination, the candidate can apply for permanent residency through the federal Express Entry system, if aligned; in this case, he/she receives 600 additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), this greatly increases the possibility of being invited by the federal government.

Considering these three provinces as clear opportunities in 2025 to immigrate to Canada, it is essential that your profile is in line with what each one needs. 

If you require assistance to find out if your immigration profile fits the requirements of any of these provinces and would like an Immiland Canada advisor to guide you through the process, you can schedule your nearest appointment here.

I hope this topic has been helpful to you and that you will soon be able to apply for permanent residency in Canada. 

Thank you very much for reading us! See you soon!

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With love, 

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Immiland Canada