PNP Points Calculator: Your CRS Score With a Provincial Nomination
A nomination from a province's Express Entry stream adds 600 points to your CRS score, which almost guarantees an invitation. Enter your current CRS score to see your total and how it compares with the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.
Your CRS score with a nomination
1,050 / 1,200
- Your score450
- Provincial nomination+600
- Latest PNP draw (Oct 26, 2026)761
How PNP points work in Express Entry
- Express Entry-linked (enhanced) streams: the province nominates you through Express Entry. You accept the nomination in your profile and get +600 CRS points.
- Non-Express Entry (base) streams: you apply to the province directly and then for permanent residence on paper or online outside Express Entry. These nominations don't add CRS points.
- The 600 points are the biggest single boost in the CRS: more than the total for age, education and language combined. That's why PNP draw cut-offs are usually above 700.
Data · Last 6 PNP draws
A base score of just 97–172 plus a nomination was enough
Is the CRS score different in Ontario, Alberta or BC?
No. The CRS is a federal system, so your score is calculated the same way whether you live in Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver. What differs is how each province chooses whom to nominate: its own eligibility rules, priority occupations and sometimes its own minimum CRS score for a selection round. So a "CRS calculator for Ontario" or "for Alberta" is the same as our CRS calculator; the provincial part is the nomination.
Provincial nominee programs by province
| Province or territory | Program | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | OINP | Has Express Entry streams that search the federal pool by CRS score, plus its own points system. OINP points calculator |
| Alberta | AAIP | The Alberta Express Entry Stream picks candidates from the federal pool, often by occupation or sector. |
| British Columbia | BC PNP | Uses its own registration score; tech, healthcare and other priority jobs are often targeted. |
| Saskatchewan | SINP | Uses its own points grid (out of 110) for skilled workers, including an Express Entry sub-category. |
| Manitoba | MPNP | Ranks candidates with its own Expression of Interest score; ties to Manitoba matter a lot. |
| Nova Scotia | NSNP | Invites Express Entry candidates in targeted occupations or with French. |
| New Brunswick | NBPNP | Express Entry stream for candidates with ties to New Brunswick or targeted skills. |
| Prince Edward Island | PEI PNP | Monthly draws, mostly for people already working on the island. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | NLPNP | Express Entry skilled worker category, often with a job offer. |
| Yukon | Yukon Nominee Program | Employer-driven; needs a Yukon job offer. |
| Northwest Territories | NTNP | Employer-driven, including an Express Entry stream. |
| Quebec and Nunavut | None | No PNP. Quebec runs its own selection system. |
Stream names and rules change often. Always check the province's official site before applying.
How to get a provincial nomination
- Create an Express Entry profile and select the provinces you're interested in. Some provinces search the pool and may send a "notification of interest" to your account.
- Or apply to a province directly through its Express Entry stream, if you meet its criteria.
- If nominated, accept the nomination in your Express Entry profile. Your score rises by 600 and you're usually invited in the next PNP draw.
More ways to raise your score without a nomination: how to increase your CRS score.
FAQ
How many CRS points is a provincial nomination worth?
600 points, if the nomination is through a province's Express Entry-linked stream. Nominations from non-Express Entry streams don't add CRS points; you apply for permanent residence outside Express Entry instead.
Is the CRS score different in Ontario, Alberta or BC?
No. The CRS score is federal and calculated the same way everywhere in Canada. Provinces use their own criteria to choose whom to nominate, and some look at your CRS score when they search the Express Entry pool, but the score itself does not change by province.
What CRS score do I need with a PNP?
With 600 nomination points, almost any eligible profile is invited. The latest PNP draw on Oct 26, 2026 had a cut-off of 761, which means a base score of about 161 plus the nomination was enough.
Which provinces have a Provincial Nominee Program?
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Yukon. Quebec and Nunavut don't have one.
Sources
- IRCC, How the Provincial Nominee Program works
- IRCC, Express Entry rounds of invitations (PNP draw cut-offs)
This calculator is unofficial and not affiliated with IRCC or any province.