1. What is the Provincial Nomination Program?

The Provincial Nomination Program was established by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to allow Canada's different provinces and territories to select individuals who indicate an interest in settling in a particular province/territory and who will be able to contribute to that province/territories' economic development.

Most, but not all, provinces and territories of Canada participate in the Provincial Nomination Program.

2. Which Provinces participate in the Provincial Nomination Program?

The following provinces participate in the Provincial Nomination Program:

* Alberta
* British Columbia
* Manitoba
* New Brunswick
* Newfoundland and Labrador
* Northwest Territories
* Nova Scotia
* Ontario
* Prince Edward Island
* Saskatchewan
* Yukon


3. Is the Province of Quebec part of the Provincial Nomination Program?

No. Quebec has a separate agreement with the Government of Canada, which allows the province to select individuals who indicate a desire to reside in that province. The Quebec government is the only provincial government with the authority to determine the selection of individuals outside of the Provincial Nomination Program. Quebec has its own Immigration Selection Criteria.


4. What is the advantage of obtaining Provincial Nomination?

A Provincial Nomination means that your application for a Canada Immigration Visa will be processed quickly and it provides another way of qualifying for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa apart from the Federal Skilled Worker category of Canadian immigration.

5. Does receiving a Provincial Nomination guarantee a Canada Immigration Visa?

No. Citizenship and Immigration Canada must be satisfied that a Provincial Nominee meets statutory requirements - health, security and authenticity of documents - before issuing a Canada Immigration Visa.