British Columbia is a province located in western Canada, one of six provinces, which became part of Confederation. Motto: "Splendor without a sunset." The capital of British Columbia - City of Victoria, the fifteenth largest municipal district in Canada.
Economic growth in B.C. depends on having enough qualified workers and entrepreneurs to meet labour marker demands.
The BCPNP is British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a British Columbia Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will allow that foreign national to apply for Canadian permanent residence with processing times that are faster than other Canadian immigration classes.
The BCPNP accepts applications under two main immigration streams:
Skills Immigration (including Express Entry British Columbia)
Entrepreneurs Immigration
Every stream is divided into the following categories:
Skilled-Worker category - this category if for a skilled worker with post-secondary education/training and a minimum of two years of directly related employment experience in a professional, management, technical, trade, or other skilled occupation.
Requirements:
have a full -time indeterminate job offer from a B.C. employer under NOC 0, A, B
have a related work experience (min 2 years)
demonstrate that you are able to support yourself (dependants)
have been offered a wage that is competitive with B.C. wage rates for the occupation
This application is submitted with your B.C. employer and an employer must also meet eligibility criteria
Semi -Skilled Worker category -this category is not eligible under Express Entry stream.
Have worked full-time in BC or NE region with valid Work Permit for at least 9 months before application
12 years of formal education at least
This application is submitted with your B.C. employer and an employer must also meet eligibility criteria
International Graduate category - this category is for graduates from an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution, with an eligible degree, diploma or certificate within past two years.
Requirements:
Job offer NOC 0, A,B; or NOC C,D if there is a progression to NOC 0, A,B
Graduated from an 8 month-long full-time eligible Canadian post-secondary degree/diploma
Must apply within 2 years after degree/diploma was granted
No previous work experience required but must be qualified
This application is submitted with your B.C. employer and an employer must also meet eligibility criteria
International Post-Graduate category -this category is for individuals with graduate degrees in the sciences, technology, health care and other sections.
Requirements:
Job offer and experience not required
Graduate from an eligible masters or doctorate degree in BC within the last 2 years before application
Natural, applied and health sciences programs
Work Permit may be issued while processing permanent residence
Health Professional category - this category is for health care professionals which are in demand across British Columbia:
Nurses, psychiatric nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, midwives and allied health professionals
Registered, or eligible for, and recruited by provincial health authorities
Physicians have practiced in BC on valid Work permit for at least 9 months
Midwives must be affiliated into an established practice group in BC for at least 6 months
Note: On January 27, 2016, the government of British Columbia introduced a new Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) for the BC PNP. According to this SIRS candidates get a registration that determines whether they are invited to apply. The following factors are counted: education, years of direct work experience and a B.C. employment offer.
The following Skills Immigration categories may be processed through Express Entry British Columbia:
Skilled Worker Category
Health Care Professional Category
International Graduate Category
International Post-Graduate Category
Entrepreneurs Immigration
Entrepreneur category includes business, investment, job and general nomination requirements.
Requirements:
Personal Net worth $600,000
Investment $200,000
Ownership 33.33%
Create 3 new jobs
May have 1 co-applicant
Be actively involved in daily management and direction of the proposed business.
