This program is for individuals who have the required skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory. It is also required that these individuals should express their interest to live in that province and want to become permanent residents of Canada.

Each province and territory in Canada have its own immigration streamand requirements which target certain groups and individuals, for example, some of these target students and businesspeople, while others focus on inviting skilled and semi-skilled workers in their province. The individuals who wish to immigrate through provincial nominee program need to fulfill the requirements set by the province or territory of their interest.