Get nominated by a province or territory

To apply as a provincial nominee, you must first

  • decide in which province or territory you want to live in Canada
  • apply for a nomination under one of the province or territory’s non-Express Entry streams

They will review your application based on

  • their immigration needs
  • whether you meet the minimum requirements for the non Express Entry stream
  • whether you really plan to live there

Once you get a nomination from a province or a territory, you can apply for permanent residence.

Find a province or territory for nomination

To be nominated by a province or territory, follow the instructions on their website and contact them directly.

Nunavut and Quebec don’t have provincial nominee programs.

Learn more about

Yukon Community Pilot (YCP)

If you have a valid nomination for permanent residence from Yukon, you may be eligible for a 2-year open work permit.

Find out if you’re eligible.

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