Visiting Canada   Work in Canada   Study Visa   Family Class   Federal Skilled Workers   Provincial Nominees   Canadian Experience Class   Quebec Skilled Workers   Business Professional   Refugee Claims   Other Services               PROVINCIAL NOMINEES           Persons who immigrate to Canada under the Provincial Nominee Program have the skills, education and work experience needed to make an immediate economic contribution to the province or territory that nominates them. They are ready to establish themselves successfully as permanent residents in Canada. To apply under the Provincial Nominee Program, applicants must be nominated by a Canadian province or territory. Consult this section to find all the information and required forms to apply as a provincial nominee.           Because the criteria for provincial nomination are determined by the individual provinces and territories, they can change without notice. For this reason, consult this site and the corresponding provincial site regularly before submitting your application. Before you apply, make sure you are familiar with the current application procedures. After you apply, make sure you return to this web page to find out about the steps that follow.