Follow these steps to apply for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) through the paper-based application process. (Or, find out how to apply electronically through Express Entry.)1. Get a provincial nomination certificateVisit the website for the province or territory where you want to live to find out how to get a nomination certificate.Follow the instructions on the province or territoryu2019s website and apply for one of their PNP streams. (Do not submit an application for an Express Entry PNP stream, unless you wish to apply through that process.)The province or territory will review your application. If you meet their criteria, they will issue you a nomination certificate. You must submit a copy of the nomination certificate when you apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence.2. Fill out your applicationOnce you have been nominated by a province or territory, you can submit an application for permanent residence.The application package includes the instruction guide and all the forms you need to fill out after a province or territory has nominated you. The guide will help you fill out the forms properly.You must:Fill out the forms on your computer. When you are done:Validate the Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 008] (PDF, 553.83KB) online. Click the u201cvalidateu201d button on the top or bottom of the form. If there are any fields you still need to fill out, they will be marked in red.Print the validated application form, including the barcode page(s). (This page will come up after you validate the form.)Sign and date the form where asked.Include all the pages of the application form, including the barcode page(s), with your application.Print the other forms, and sign and date them where asked.Verify that your answers are complete and true.Fill out all the forms listed in the application package. Use the Document Checklist (PDF, 395.04KB) to make sure you do not miss anything.Find out more about the barcode form.3. Pay your application feesYou will have to pay:a) The processing fee for you and your family members who will come to CanadaYou must pay a separate fee for each family member who is included on your application and will be joining you in Canada. Check the fee list to see how much it will be.If your application is complete, weu2019ll let you know and weu2019ll send your application to one of our offices for processing. Once we start processing your application, we cannot refund your processing fee. Make sure youu2019re eligible before you apply.b) The Right of Permanent Residence FeeIf we approve your application, you must pay this fee before you can become a permanent resident.We will refund this fee if:you cancel your application,we do not approve your application oryou decide not to come to Canada.If your spouse or common law partner will be joining you in Canada youu2019ll need to pay a separate right of permanent residence fee before they can become a permanent resident.PaymentYou must include the processing fee with your application.Find out how to pay your fees.Other feesYou may have to pay fees to third parties for:a medical exam,a police certificate,an Educational Credential Assessment, if you need it,language testing, if you need it, andother fees, depending on your case.4. Submit your applicationBefore you send us your application, make sure you:answer all questions,sign your application and all forms,include your processing fee andinclude all the supporting documents (You must include a copy of the nomination certificate that the province or territory sent you.)You should also:validate the Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 008] (PDF, 553.83KB) online by clicking on the u201cvalidateu201d button at the top or bottom of the form,print the barcode page(s), andinclude all pages of the application form, including the barcode page(s), with your application.Use the Document Checklist (PDF, 395.04KB) to make sure you do not miss any steps. This will help make sure your application is complete and help avoid processing delays.If your application is incomplete, we will reject it and send it back to you. You will have to fix any errors and then re-submit it.Mail your application :Mail your application and your online payment receipt to the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia (Canada):Regular mail:Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaProvincial Nominee ProgramCentralized Intake OfficePO BOX 1450Sydney, NS B1P 6K5CanadaCourier:Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaProvincial Nominee ProgramCentralized Intake Office49 Dorchester StreetSydney, NS B1P 5Z2CanadaSource: Apply (paper-based process) - Provincial nominees