As the Economic and labor needs of each of the Canadian provinces and territories differ, the Provincial Nominee stream allows provincial and territorial governments to choose and nominate candidates who meet the economic needs of their province or territory. Each province and territory:

The PNP stream application is a two-stage process: 

- The candidates will first need to apply to the province or territory where they want to live and be nominated, and 
- Upon nomination by the province or territory, the candidate may then apply to the IRCC for permanent residence.