What is a provincial nominee and how do you apply for it?

Question

My daughter a 28 year old Information Technology professional wants to immigrate to Canada. Here in the Philippines it takes as long as 2 years to process applications. Somebody told her that processing for provincial nominee applicants take a shorter time.

Answer 1

Most provinces in Canada have an agreement with the Government of Canada that allows them to play a more direct role in selecting immigrants who wish to settle in that province. If you wish to immigrate to one of Canada’s provinces as a provincial nominee, you must first apply to the province where you wish to settle. The province will consider your application based on their immigration needs and your genuine intention to settle there.