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Steps run in order. A dashed step is blocked: something before it has to be finished first.

Check a step off when it's done. Whatever it was blocking unlocks by itself.

Some steps are IRCC's to make, not yours. Those show as waiting and can't be checked off.

Start with step 1: Choose the province you want to live in

Provincial Nominee ProgramsGet nominatedStep 4 of 8

BlockedProvincial fees vary · RequiredYou are here

4. Register your interest with the province

Most provinces have you register an expression of interest or submit an application to the stream, and then draw from that pool.

Waiting on: Find out which of the two routes you're on

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This view fits the whole pathway on one screen: the step you're on is enlarged, its neighbours are shown small, and everything further out is folded into a summary bar you can open. The idea is borrowed from degree-of-interest trees (Card and Nation, 2002).

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Register your interest with the province

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The authority on this stepImmigrate as a provincial nomineecanada.ca · Government of Canada

IRCC is the only authority here. Our summary is here to help you find your way. If anything below differs from the official page, the official page is right. Requirements, fees and processing times change without notice.

Our plain-language summaryLast reviewed 29 July 2026

Most provinces have you register an expression of interest or submit an application to the stream, and then draw from that pool. You pay the province's own fee at this stage; it is separate from anything IRCC charges.

Why it's required: This is a provincial process end to end. IRCC has no part in it and cannot tell you where your file stands.

FeeSet by the provinceSeparate from IRCC's fees, and not always refundable.

Where to askThe provinceIRCC cannot answer questions about a provincial file.

Documents you'll need

Everything the provincial stream lists, in its own format
Proof of your ties to and intent to settle in that province

Before this step

BlockedFind out which of the two routes you're on

Finishing this unlocks: Receive a nomination