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Provincial nomination programs

Some provinces have entered into agreement with federal government to select their own immigrants based on their specific needs.

As a basic rule, all provinces require that you have an approved employment offer from a company located in the province. This employment offer must be approved by the provincial government and your application for nomination must be submitted to the provincial government before you can apply for permanent residence to federal government. In certain circumstances, having a close family member of good friend in the province may help you obtain provincial nomination certificate.

If you want to apply under one of the provincial programs, you have to complete three steps before you can come to Canada. First, you have to have an offer of employment. Then you can apply for the provincial nominee certificate. Last, you will have to apply for permanent residence. All applicants, even those with provincial nominee certificates, must comply with all security and medical requirements that apply to all new immigrants.

If you or a member of your family have criminal record or have medical condition that may pose a risk to public health or cause excessive demand on medical services, you may be refused immigrant visa despite the fact that you have provincial nominee certificate. More and more provinces are taking advantage of this opportunity to attractimmigrants with the skills and attitude that they need. Currently, the following provinces have their own program:




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