Canada•North America7-14 months
1,590 CAD
Indefinite
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
Available
Not Required
Provincial/territorial nomination for permanent residence, often combined with Express Entry for +600 CRS points.
Canada's Provincial Nominee Program lets provinces nominate foreign nationals whose skills, education, and work experience meet regional labour market needs. Each province runs its own streams — skilled workers, business owners, students — so eligibility and processes vary significantly by province.
Nominees must intend to settle in the nominating province, applying provincially then to IRCC for PR. Fees: CAD 990 processing plus CAD 600 Right of Permanent Residence Fee. Express Entry nominees receive +600 CRS points, near-guaranteeing an invitation. Processing takes 7–14 months; spouses get open work permits.
This visa is ideal for internationally trained workers or graduates who want Canadian permanent residence and are willing to commit to a specific province.
Processing fee | 990 CAD |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 600 CAD |
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
Must be nominated by a Canadian province or territory
Must meet the specific eligibility criteria of the chosen province's stream (varies by province)
Must intend to reside in the nominating province
Must meet health and security requirements (medical exam and police certificates)
Must demonstrate sufficient settlement funds (if required by the stream)
Must provide valid language test results (if required by the stream)
Must possess relevant education, training, and work experience as per the stream's NOC requirements
Education
high_school or higher
Experience
1+ years
Provincial nomination confirmation/certificate
Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)
Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669)
Additional Family Information (IMM 5406)
Supplementary Information - Your travels (IMM 5562)
Valid passport and travel documents
Educational credentials and Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if applicable
Language test results (e.g., IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, TCF)
Work experience letters and resume
Proof of settlement funds (bank statements, etc.)
Police certificates
Medical examination results
Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476) if applicable
| Provincial Nominee Program Application | — |
| IMM 0008 Generic Application Form for Canada | Fill online |
| IMM 0008 SCH4 Schedule 4: Provincial Nominees | Fill online |
| IMM 5669 Schedule A: Background / Declaration | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Choose province: Select province/territory matching your profile and available streams; Check eligib… | canada.ca |
| Dependent Visa | Dependents allowed, spouse can work | canada.ca |
| Fee Breakdown | Processing fee: 990 CAD; Right of Permanent Residence Fee: 600 CAD | canada.ca |
| Fees | CAD 990 (processing) + CAD 600 (RPRF) + provincial fees vary | canada.ca |
| Forms | Provincial Nominee Program Application | canada.ca |
| Forms · IMM 0008 SCH4 · description | Schedule 4: Provincial Nominees | canada.ca |
| Forms · IMM 0008 SCH4 · name | IMM 0008 SCH4 | canada.ca |
| Forms · IMM 0008 SCH4 · url | https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-gui… | canada.ca |
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