*   What is the Provincial Nomination Program?

*   Which Provinces participate in the Provincial Nomination Program?

*   Is Provincial Nomination a requirement for Canadian Permanent Resident Visa?

*   Where does an application under the Provincial Nomination Program get submitted?

*   Does receiving a Provincial Nomination guarantee a Canada Immigration Visa?

Q. What is the Provincial Nomination Program?

The Provincial Nomination Program is an economically beneficial program both for the province who select international professionals and work force to aid in the economic growth and also to the professionals looking to settle and work in a particular province in Canada. This program includes most of the provinces of Canada barring a few.

Q. Which Provinces participate in the Provincial Nomination Program?

The following provinces participate in the Provincial Nomination Program: * Alberta * British Columbia * Manitoba * New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador * Nova Scotia * Ontario * Prince Edward Island * Saskatchewan * Yukon

Q. Is Provincial Nomination a requirement for Canadian Permanent Resident Visa?

No. This is only optional in case you want to settle in a particular province otherwise a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa can be obtained even without the Provincial Nomination.

Q. Where does an application under the Provincial Nomination Program get submitted?

An application under the Provincial Nomination Program is submitted to the appropriate provincial government office of the province applied under the program by the applicant.

Q.Does receiving a Provincial Nomination guarantee a Canada Immigration Visa?

No. Citizenship and Immigration Canada must be satisfied that a Provincial Nominee meets statutory requirements - health, security and authenticity of documents - before issuing a Canada Immigration Visa.