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Should I apply through a PNP's Express Entry stream or its paper-based stream?

The Solution Hub TeamOfficial Answer
Updated July 2026

It depends on your profile. Express Entry-aligned ("enhanced") streams add 600 CRS points to your profile and generally have faster federal processing, but you must first qualify for the Express Entry pool. Paper-based ("base") streams can work when you do not meet Express Entry requirements — for example, lower language scores — but federal processing usually takes longer. Compare your eligibility, language results, and timeline for both routes. For Ontario examples of each type, see our Ontario PNP (OINP) page.

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