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Canada · checked 04.08.2026

Provincial Nominee Program

Provinces and territories nominate candidates through their own streams. Some applications are linked to Express Entry and some run as non-Express Entry; Quebec uses separate programmes.

Official guidance

Check the requirements before applying

Who it is for

  • Meeting the stream of the province you choose
  • The intention to live in the nominating province
  • Occupation, experience, language, a job offer or a connection to the province, depending on the stream

Documents

A basic preparation list. The competent authority creates the personal checklist based on citizenship and place of application.

  • A valid passport and copies of its pages
  • A completed application form and recent photographs
  • The provincial nomination, language, education, experience, a job offer and a settlement plan, depending on the stream
  • Proof of funds, accommodation and health insurance — where required
  • A police clearance certificate, medical documents, translation and legalisation — if listed for the chosen category

Application steps

  1. 1Choose a province and an open stream
  2. 2Submit an expression of interest or application under its rules
  3. 3Accept the nomination
  4. 4Submit the federal PR application

After arrival

  • Settle in the nominating province in line with the intention you declared
  • Arrange a SIN and health coverage
  • Keep the provincial nomination documents

FileLama Templates

Prepare your document package

You can type, save, and print these supporting documents in your account. They do not replace the country's official application form.