32. Can a candidate apply directly to a province under a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?

Yes, a portion of the PNPs, known as the "enhanced" portion, will be inside Express Entry, with the remainder operating external to Express Entry. If a candidate is eligible for a particular PNP and that PNP is receiving applications for assessment at the time, he or she may make an application to that particular province under the PNP without having to create an Express Entry profile. The Canada Visa immigration assessment form assesses your eligibility for immigration across more than 60 immigration programs, including the various PNPs.