British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program

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.The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC-PNP) is an immigration program through which a broad range of workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs can settle in British Columbia permanently.

The BC-PNP is one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). It is one of the most varied of all the PNPs, with two broad streams for workers and graduates — Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration — plus an additional stream for entrepreneurs.

Furthermore, some BC-PNP categories are managed under a unique system, known as the Skills Immigration Registration System ( SIRS). Under the SIRS, potential applicants are first required to register a profile and provide some personal information relating to their job offer in BC, work experience, language ability, and level of education. The SIRS works on an Expression of Interest / Invitation to Apply basis, whereby registered candidates are assigned a score (out of 200), and the BC government conducts periodic draws in which candidates who meet the cut-off threshold for their category in that draw are invited to apply for a provincial nomination.

Documentation Required by BCPNP for Skilled Workers

The following is a list of documents officially required by the BCPNP authorities in order to process and properly assess an immigration application. Please note that this is the crux of the immigration application process and any lack in this regard will lead to disqualification of the entire application. Therefore, it is wise to take professional help when submitting official documentation for full compliance. The documents required by BCPNP for the skilled worker category are:

• Employers need to substantiate the immigration application of their employees with a written offer of employment on the official company letterhead.
• Proof of having sufficient funds required to support themselves and family members
• Valid passport and travelling documents
• Documents supporting legal immigration status in Canada
• Educational certificates (degree, diploma, and certificates)
• Work Related Reference Letters
• Language proficiency (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL etc.)
• Police certificate and clearance
• Civil identity proof (age, name, date of birth must be mentioned)

British Columbia Express Entry

British Columbia nominates potential and experienced candidates through Express Entry system. You can simply create an Express Entry profile and show your interest in British Columbia. Alternatively, if you are nominated under the British Columbia PNP then you can create a new Express Entry profile and transfer your BC PNP credentials in your EE profile.

Before applying for British Columbia Express Entry make sure you meet with the all required eligibility criteria. Following BC PNP categories are aligned with the federal government’s Express Entry system.

1. Skilled Worker Category
2. Health Care Professional Category
3. International Graduate Category
4. International Post-Graduate Category
5. Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Category

Skilled Worker

British Columbia’s growing economy requires skilled workers in high-demand occupations. The Skills Immigration (SI) – Skilled Worker category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a way for workers in a professional, management, technical, trade or other skilled occupation to gain permanent residence in B.C.

To qualify, you must first accept a valid job offer from a B.C. employer. You also need relevant training and experience.

The criteria for the Skilled Worker category are:

• have accepted a full-time, indeterminate job offer (a permanent job, or one with no set end date) from a B.C. employer
• be qualified to perform the duties of the job
• have at least two (2) years of directly related work experience
• show you can support yourself and your dependents
• have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
• for NOC skill level B occupations, meet minimum language requirements
• have a wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

British Columbia needs more health care professionals. The Skills Immigration (SI) – Healthcare Professional category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) helps physicians, specialists, nurses and allied health professionals work in B.C. and gain permanent residence.

To qualify for this category, you must:

• 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
• if you are a midwife, have a letter of confirmation from an established practice group in B.C.
• qualify to work in your occupation in B.C.
• have at least two (2) years of directly related work experience
• show you can support yourself and your dependents
• have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
• for NOC skill level B occupations, meet minimum language requirements
• have a wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation

International Graduate Category

Another popular immigration category is the international graduate, meant for fresh graduates with degrees from any recognized Canadian educational institution or an equivalent of the same and who are looking to settle in Canada with a PR status or visa. An important aspect of this immigration stream is that only persons who have graduated in the past 3 years from a recognized Canadian educational institution or any equivalent are eligible to apply through this category.

International Post-Graduate Category

• Have accepted full-time job offer from the BC employer.
• The desired job title must be in NOC matrix.
• Qualify for the job requirements required by the employer.
• Must score minimum in the language proficiency test.
• Have, or be eligible to move in BC with legal status.

ENTRY LEVEL AND SEMI-SKILLED

The Skills Immigration (SI) – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a way for workers in a valid tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking or food processing occupation to gain permanent residence in B.C.

To qualify for this category, you must:

• have accepted a full-time, indeterminate job offer (a permanent job, or one with no set end date) from a B.C. employer in a specific occupation in tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, or the food processing industry.
• have been working full-time for your employer for a minimum of nine consecutive months before applying
• meet minimum language and education requirements
• qualify to do the job offered to you
• show you can support yourself and your dependents
• have legal immigration status in Canada
• be earning a wage in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation

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