A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) adds 600 points to your existing CRS score once you receive a provincial nomination. This increase almost guarantees that you will be selected in the next Express Entry draw, regardless of your original score. For instance, if your CRS score is 420, adding a provincial nomination brings your total to 1,020, well above recent cut-offs. Each province has its own nomination criteria based on local labor shortages, so eligibility varies. For candidates struggling to reach the general CRS cut-off, PNPs provide one of the most reliable and effective pathways to Canada PR.