BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

 

Overview

British Columbia’s economic growth depends on having enough skilled and qualified people to meet labour market needs. The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a way for high-demand foreign workers and experienced entrepreneurs to gain permanent residency in B.C.

 

At present, most immigration projects nominated by BCPNP in British Columbia require an employer offer. Only the master and doctoral graduates can apply without an employer offer after they meet the conditions.

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Program Highlights

1. Permanent residence for you and your whole family 
2. The most affordable to immigrate to Canada 
3. You do not need to manage a business or conduct business or investment activity in Canada
4. Once the application is granted, your children can enjoy free education in Canada

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Applicants can choose feasible solutions from the following 4 categories according to their own conditions.

A. EEBC Skilled Worker

To qualify for this category, you must:

1. Have accepted a full-time, indeterminate job offer (a permanent job, or one with no set end date) from a B.C. employer. The job must be in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) skilled occupation (Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B).
2. Be qualified to perform the duties of the job
3. Have at least two (2) years of directly related work experience
4. Show you can support yourself and your dependents
5. Have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
6. For NOC skill level B occupations, meet minimum language requirements
7. Have a wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation

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B. EEBC — HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

To qualify for this category, you must﹕

1. 1. have received an Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code from the IRCC Express Entry system. This shows you meet the minimum criteria for one of IRCC’s Express Entry programs:
   • Federal Skilled Worker Program
   • Federal Skilled Trades Program
   • Canadian Experience Class
2. Have the support of, or a full-time, indeterminate job offer (a permanent job, or one with no set end date) from a public health authority as a:

• Physician
• Specialist
• Registered nurse
• Registered psychiatric nurse
• Nurse practitioner   
• Allied health professional such as a:
  • Diagnostic medical sonographer
  • Clinical pharmacist
  • Medical laboratory technologist
  • Medical radiation technologist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Physiotherapist

3. Have at least two years of directly related work experience

4. Meet minimum language requirements (IELTS 6)

5. Have a wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation

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C. EEBC — INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE

To qualify for this category, you must:

1. 1. Have received an Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code from the IRCC Express Entry system. This shows you meet the minimum criteria for one of IRCC’s Express Entry programs:
   • Federal Skilled Worker Program
   • Federal Skilled Trades Program
   • Canadian Experience Class
2. Accepted a full-time, indeterminate job offer (a permanent job, or one with no set end date) from a B.C. employer. The job must be in a National Occupational Classification skilled occupation  (Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B)
3. Qualify to work in your occupation in B.C.
4. Have or qualify for legal immigration status in Canada
5. Show you can support yourself and your dependents have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
6. Have completed a degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible post-secondary institution in Canada in the past three years
7. Meet the minimum language requirements
8. Have a wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation

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D. EEBC — INTERNATIONAL POST-GRADUATE

To qualify for this category, you must:

1. Have received an Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code from the IRCC Express Entry system. This shows you meet the minimum criteria for one of IRCC’s Express Entry programs:
   • Federal Skilled Worker Program
   • Federal Skilled Trades Program
   • Canadian Experience Class
2. Have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
3. Have completed a valid graduate program of study at an eligible post-secondary institution in B.C. in the last three years.

You must have graduated in the last three years with a master’s or doctorate (PhD) degree in the natural, applied or health sciences:

• Agriculture
• Biological and biomedical sciences
• Computer and information sciences and support services
• Engineering
• Engineering technology
• Health professions and related clinical sciences
• Mathematics and statistics
• Natural resources conservation and research
• Physical sciences

4. Show your intent and ability to live in B.C.

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Processing Times  

Under normal circumstances, an applicant can obtain the visa within one year and become a permanent resident of Canada.