Provincial Nomination (PNP) | British Columbia

British Columbia Program

British Columbia is known for its incomparable natural beauty of mountains and coasts that significantly add value to its top status as one of Canada’s most popular destinations. The province also advantages from a growing economy and rising labour demand, which make it a desirable destination for immigrants seeking to contribute to this economic success story.

 

 

The three types of PNP immigration programs are as follows:

1. BC Skills Immigration

The BC Skills Immigration program is intended to offer an immigration route for foreign citizens eager to become members of a valuable workforce. Based on employment prospects and proven experience, applicants are prioritized and submitted in ways that highlight employees who can assure or maintain work retention.

Immigration Ranking System

Factor

Maximum Points

Economic Factors (120)

Skill Level of the B.C. Job Offer

60

Wage of the B.C. Job Offer

50

Regional District of Employment

10

Human Capital Factors (80)

Directly Related Work Experience

25

Highest Level of Education

25

Language

30

Total Available Points

200

A.
BC Skilled Worker

The stream is intended to attract immigrants with job offer letters for a skilled occupation from a BC employer. Eligible applicants are granted based on points, and only applicants with the highest competitive ranking are requested to apply for PNP.

B.
BC Healthcare Professional

This Stream is designed to select immigrants with employment offer letters from a B.C. health authority for a legal healthcare occupation. 

C.
BC International Graduate

The stream is suitable for recent post-secondary graduates from Canadian institutions with job offer letters from BC employers. Eligible applicants are awarded points, and only candidates with the highest ranking are welcome to apply for PNP.

D.
BC International Post-Graduate

This stream is appropriate for recently graduated with a Master’s or Doctoral degree from a British Columbia institution. This route only applies to specific schools and programs. Whenever you complete the program requirements, you can apply for it anytime.

Apply to the BC Streams With Express Entry

If you have an active profile in Express Entry and are an eligible candidate, then get benefit from the faster paths. The majority of the skills immigration streams offer access to these accelerated procedures so that qualified applicants can apply faster.

2. BC Entrepreneur Immigration

BC is a fantastic location for entrepreneurs who have been successful in their nation and desire to start a new journey. It’s worth checking out different government programs targeting foreign citizens or businesses with high annual profits.

Ranking System

Points

Points

Self-declared

Experience

20

Ownership

10

Net Worth

12

Total Personal Investment

20

Jobs

20

Regional District

12

Adaptability

32

Self-declared SUBTOTAL score

120

Business concept

Commercial Viability

30

Transferability of Skills

20

Economic Benefits

30

Business concept SUBTOTAL score

80

Maximum Score Available

200

A.
BC Entrepreneur

This stream targets managers and experienced business owners who want to reside in British Columbia permanently. Candidates are required to show their management experience and personal wealth. Selected Candidates can invest in buying and handling a new or current BC business. After that, candidates become eligible for permanent residency in Canada.

B.
BC Entrepreneur Regional Pilot

This ‘BC PNP’ Stream is suitable for experienced entrepreneurs who desire to invest in and run a business in British Columbia. The BC program’s participating communities must refer the applicants.

C.
BC Strategic Projects

The Stream is an excellent option for foreign-owned businesses starting a new branch or operations in BC. Selected companies must shift the best employees to BC to run their new suggested process. Although, they must show their skills to create a sufficient annual profit. Once they meet the requirements, some employees can apply for permanent residency.

3. BC PNP Tech

BC PNP Tech’ is created for skilled foreign citizens working in one of BC’s high-demand tech professions. This Tech program links with Skills Immigration; therefore, interested candidates should explore the numerous streams inside this category to choose their most suitable immigration option.

Job Offer Requirements

The program has particular conditions for job offers. The candidate’s job offer must be in any in-demand occupation to be eligible for the program. If the employer already employs the candidate at the time of application submission, they must still have at least 120 days left in that employment.

BC PNP Eligible Occupations

NOC Code

Job Title

0131

Telecommunication carriers managers

0213

Computer and information systems managers

2171

Information systems analysts and consultants

2131

Civil engineers

2132

Mechanical engineers

2133

Electrical and electronics engineers

0512

Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

2134

Chemical engineers

2147

Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

2172

Database analysts and data administrators