Provincial Nominee Program

 

Provincial Nominee Program

As part of the Canadian immigration system, the provinces and territories in Canada can have agreements with the federal government that allow them to nominate immigrants who have the skills to meet their specific economic and labour market needs. One of the standard requirements for the Provincial Nominee Program is that the applicant must intend to settle in the province that nominates them.
To qualify for this program, you must apply to the province or territory where you wish to settle and complete its provincial nomination process. The provinces and territories have different requirements and each has its own application process.
If your application is accepted by the province or territory, you then have to make a separate application to CIC for permanent residence. A CIC officer will then assess your application based on Canadian immigration regulations.
For more information on the Provincial Nominee Program, including links to provincial and territorial government websites, visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/index.asp