Provincial Nominee Program.
For people with skills, a job offer or ties that a specific province wants.
At a glance
Start with the province, not the program. Each province runs its own streams for workers, graduates and entrepreneurs, and a nomination adds a large boost to an Express Entry profile. Quebec runs its own separate selection system.
Five steps, at a glance.
An overview of the process. Requirements change, so always check IRCC before you apply.
Pick a province
Look at where your occupation is in demand and where you could actually live. Our city guides help.
Find a stream
Enhanced streams are linked to Express Entry; base streams use a separate paper-based process.
Apply to the province
Some streams need a job offer; many use expressions of interest and invitations.
Get nominated
A nomination for an enhanced stream adds points to your Express Entry profile.
Apply to IRCC for permanent residence
IRCC makes the final decision on admissibility and permanent residence.
Who it’s for, and who it isn’t.
Usually a fit if
- A province has a stream for your occupation
- You have a job offer or studied or worked in that province
- You intend to live in the province that nominates you
Probably not for you if
- You plan to move elsewhere right after landing
- Your Express Entry score is already competitive
What you’ll usually need.
Collect documents early, since some take months to get. Government fees change; check IRCC’s fee list for current amounts.
- Passport
- Language test results
- Education documents and assessment
- Job offer (for some streams)
- Proof of ties to the province (for some streams)
- Proof of funds
Then comes settling.
Approval is the start. Here’s what comes next.
First 30 days
SIN, bank, phone, health card, in the right order.
Housing
From a temporary stay to your first lease.
Banking
Open an account and start building credit.
Send money home
Compare what your family actually receives.
Before you land
Documents, money and a place to stay.
Choose a city
Rent, jobs and communities compared.
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