This program is for workers who:

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• have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory

• want to live in that province, and

• want to become permanent residents of Canada​

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Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and requirements.

For example, in a program stream, provinces and territories may target:

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• students

• business people

• skilled workers

• semi-skilled workers

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Understand the application options

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How you will apply depends on which Provincial Nominee Program stream you’re applying to. You might need to apply using the paper-based process, or by the online process through Express Entry.

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As part of the process, you will have to pass a medical exam and get a police check (certificate). Everyone must have these checks, no matter where they plan to live in Canada.

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Paper-based process

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In the paper-based process:

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• You apply to the province or territory for nomination under a non-Express Entry stream.

• You need to meet the eligibility requirements of the province that nominates you.

• Once you have been nominated, you submit a paper application for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

• You have to pass a medical exam and get a police check (certificate). Everyone must have these checks, no matter where you plan to live in Canada.

• Application processing times are longer than through Express Entry.

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Express Entry process

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In the online Express Entry process, there are 2 ways to apply:

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• You contact the province or territory and apply for a nomination under an Express Entry stream.

• If the province or territory agrees to nominate you, you create an Express Entry profile (or update your profile if you already have one) and show you have been nominated.

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• You create an Express Entry profile and show the provinces and territories you’re interested in.

• If a province or territory sends you a “notification of interest” to your account, you contact them directly.

• You apply to their Express Entry stream:

  • If you’re nominated, the province will offer it to you through your account, and you accept it electronically.

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In both cases:

• You must meet the eligibility requirements of the province or territory. And,

• You must submit an Express Entry profile and show that you meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry, including being eligible for one of the immigration programs it covers.

• If you are invited to apply, you submit an electronic application to IRCC.

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To be nominated by a province or territory, Jykes Immigration Services Inc. can assist you with your application directly with the Province.