Canada immigration law firm assisting those seeking to qualify for permanent residence in Canada including those applying as Provincial Nominees. Provincial immigration programs are distinct from the federal program and an alternative application route for some applicants.

Provincial Nominees

While immigration to Canada is primarily the jurisdiction of the federal government of Canada, each of Canada's ten provinces also has their own small immigration program. Through these programs the provincial governments nominate a certain number of immigrants each year. Each province with a nominee program has set up a different assessment system that chooses immigrants based on the labour market and economic needs of that province. The advantage of the Provincial Nominee programs is that they provide a way for certain persons who do not qualify under the federal rules to otherwise immigrate to Canada. For example, some provinces encourage entrepreneur immigration by business people who would not have sufficient net worth to qualify under the federal program. It can also be easier for skilled workers to qualify under the provincial nominee programs, but in all cases a prospective skilled immigrant must first obtain a job offer in the specific province in order to qualify.

If you are interested in immigrating to a particular province, and wish to know more about the Provincial Nominee program there, please contact us for further information.

Disclaimer: the information included on this website is intended to be of a general nature and does not constitute legal advice.