What this Sub-Chapter is About
The authorities have divided this chapter into two sub-chapters. These comprise:
- OP 7 (a) for Quebec Skilled Workers and,
- OP 7 (b) for Provincial Nominees
As mentioned earlier, Canada has entered into bilateral agreements with provinces and territories. These bilateral agreements enable provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residence. Provinces and territories typically carry out such nominations based on their assessment of the nominees’ ability to contribute to the economic growth and development of those particular provinces. However, it is worth mentioning that Canada has entered into these bilateral agreements with all provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut.
This sub-chapter outlines the details of the provincial nominee class. In addition, it provides guidance to officers about the manner in which they would need to process applications. Readers would find the word ‘province’ appearing throughout this document. It is worth highlighting that the word ‘province’ in this document refers to both provinces as well as territories.
The OP 7 (b) for Provincial Nominees Program Objectives
The authorities designed the Provincial Nominee class to enable provinces and territories to facilitate the immigration of persons who have expressed an interest in settling the province. In addition, it enables provinces and territories to nominate individuals who the provinces and territories believe would be able to contribute to the economic growth, development and prosperity of those particular provinces.
The Act and the Regulations
The table given below details the references to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) and the forms associated or mentioned in this chapter.
The Provision |
The Act and the Regulations |
Federal – provincial agreements |
A8 |
The selection of a member of the economic class |
A12 (2) |
Becoming a permanent resident |
R71.1 |
The Provincial Nominee Class |
R87 |
|
R87 (5) and R87 (6) |
|
R87 (9) |
|
R87 (10) and R87 (11) |
|
R87 (12) |
The Forms Required
Similarly, the table given below details the forms that the authorities would expect the applicants to fill.
The Form Title |
The Form Number |
The Guide for Provincial Nominees |
IMM EP7000 |
Application for Permanent Residence in Canada |
IMM 0008EGEN |
Schedule A – The Background or Declaration |
IMM 5669E |
Additional Family Information |
IMM 5406E |
The Economic Classes – Provincial Nominees |
IMM 0008Esch4 |
The Economic Classes – Provincial Nominees – Business Nominees |
IMM 0008Esch4a |
Visa office specific forms |
The website of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) details these forms |
The Use of a Representative |
IMM 5476E |
The Instruments and Delegations
There are no applicable instruments and delegations that apply to applications made under the provincial nominee class.
Related Information:
- Provincial Nominees – Departmental Policy
- Provincial Nominees- The Definitions
- The Guidelines for Processing Provincial Nominees
- Provincial Nominees- Overaged Dependents
- The Guidelines for Coding Provincial Nominees