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British Columbia Provincial Nominee PrograM
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) is a Canadian immigration initiative designed to attract skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs to settle and work permanently in the province. Among Canada’s various Provincial Nominee Programs, the BCPNP stands out as particularly popular. Through regular draws, British Columbia selects candidates who can help address labor shortages in the province and contribute to its economic growth.
Individuals aspiring to immigrate to British Columbia and establish permanent residency have several pathways available through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). These pathways include:
a) Skills Immigration:
- Skilled Worker Category
- Health Care Professional Category
- International Graduate Category
- International Post Graduate Category
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Category
b) Entrepreneur Immigration:
- Entrepreneur Category
What are the BC PNP eligibility requirements?
Skilled Worker Category Eligibility:
To qualify for the Skilled Worker Category of the BC PNP, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a job offer from a BC employer.
- Possess a minimum of two years of work experience in the relevant job occupation.
- Be eligible for immigration to BC under legal terms.
- Meet the minimum language proficiency requirements for National Occupational Classification (NOC) level B occupations.
Health Care Professional Category:
This category is open to candidates with experience and eligible job offers in professions such as physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses, or allied health professionals.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The candidate must possess a job offer from a public health authority, which includes positions such as Physician, Specialist, Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or an Allied Health Professional. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate their ability to support themselves financially.
- Meeting the minimum language requirements is mandatory.
- Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in the offered job.
International Graduate Category:
This category is tailored for applicants who have recently completed their studies in Canada, obtaining a degree or certificate within the last three years. To qualify, applicants must also possess a valid job offer from a BC employer.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Acceptance of a full-time job offer from a BC employer is essential.
- The occupation must be listed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) list.
- Candidates must meet the specific requirements outlined by the employer.
- Meeting the minimum language proficiency requirement is mandatory.
International Post-Graduate Category:
The International Post-Graduate Category is tailored for individuals who have obtained a Masters or Doctoral degree from a BC University or College in natural, applied, or health sciences. Notably, a job offer is not required for this category.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Meeting the minimum requirements of the occupation is a prerequisite.
- Applicants must demonstrate sufficient funds to establish themselves in BC.
- They must possess the intention to reside in BC and contribute to its economy.
- Candidates with occupations classified as NOC level 0 or A are exempt from providing English language results.
International Post-Graduate Category:
This pathway is tailored for individuals who hold a Masters or Doctoral degree from a BC University or College in natural, applied, or health sciences. Notably, a job offer is not a requirement for this category.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of their intended occupation.
- Adequate funds to establish themselves in BC are necessary.
- Demonstrated intention to reside in BC and contribute to its economy is essential.
- Applicants with occupations classified as NOC level 0 or A are exempt from providing English language results.
Semi-Skilled and Entry Level Category:
This category is open to individuals in semi-skilled and entry-level positions seeking to settle in BC. Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
– Possess a minimum of 9 months of continuous work experience in industries such as tourism and hospitality, long-haul trucking, or food processing.
– Maintain full-time employment with the same employer throughout the BC PNP and permanent residency application processes.
British Columbia (BC PNP) Express Entry
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s Express Entry stream is synchronized with the federal Express Entry Immigration Selection system. This stream is designed to attract applicants who possess the skills and experience necessary to address labor shortages and bolster the local economy in British Columbia. Successful candidates receive a provincial nomination certificate from the BC PNP, which enables them to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
The BC PNP Express Entry stream streamlines the processing of the following Skills Immigration categories:
- – International Post-Graduate Category
- – International Graduate Category
- – Health Care Professional Category
- – Skilled Worker Category
BC PNP Skills Immigration Categories:
- British Columbia Skilled Worker Category: This category is for candidates with a valid job offer in a skilled occupation. Applicants must have the required years of experience in their respective skilled occupation.
- Health Care Professional Category: Reserved for individuals with work experience and a valid job offer in one of eleven qualifying health occupations, including nurses, physicians, psychiatric nurses, or allied health professionals.
- International Graduate Category: Open to applicants who have graduated from an eligible Canadian university or college within the last 3 years. A job offer from a British Columbia employer is mandatory for this category.
- International Post-Graduate Category: Designed for graduates with Masters or Doctoral degrees from eligible educational institutions in British Columbia, specifically in natural, applied, or health sciences programs. No job offer is required for this category.
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Category: Targeting workers in entry-level or semi-skilled positions in industries such as food processing, hospitality/tourism, or long-haul trucking. Eligibility extends to those working and residing in the Northeast Development Region of British Columbia.
British Columbia PNP Points Calculator:
The British Columbia government introduced a new Skills Immigration Registration System on January 27, 2016, to streamline the processing of British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program applicants. The points calculator evaluates candidates’ profiles based on factors like age, educational qualification, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability. Candidates receive scores based on the information provided in their online profiles.
What is the processing time of British Columbia PNP ?
Processing times for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) are generally faster compared to other PNPs in Canada. The estimated processing time for the BCPNP is typically around 2-4 months after the profile submission, though this can vary depending on the specific stream.
a) Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC: Approximately 2-3 months
b) Entrepreneur Immigration:
– First Stage: Approximately 6 weeks from the date of registration submission
– Second Stage: Approximately 4 months from the date of application submission
Factor 1: Language Proficiency:
| a | Speaking | listening | reading | writing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 9 or higher | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Level 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Level 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Below Level 7 | Not eligible to apply | ||||
Factor 2: Educational Qualifications:
| education | Points awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or equivalent | 25 |
|
Master’s level, or equivalent, OR an entry-to-practice professional degree, or equivalent. Occupational related to the degree must be: 1.NOC 2011 Skill Level A, and 2.Licensed by a provincial regulatory body |
23 |
| Two or more Canadian post-secondary credentials (at least one program of at minimum three years), or equivalent | 22 |
| Canadian post-secondary credential for a program of three years or longer, or equivalent | 21 |
| Two-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent | 19 |
| One-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent | 15 |
| Canadian high school diploma, or equivalent | 5 |
Factor 3: Work Experience:
| Duration of work experience | Points awarded |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | Ineligible |
| 1 year | 9 |
| 2-3 years | 11 |
| 4-5 years | 13 |
| 6 or more years | 15 |
Factor 4: Age Criteria For British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program:
| AGE (in years) | Points awarded |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 18-35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47 or Older | 0 |
Factor 5: Arranged Employment in Canada:
| IF | ANd | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant currently work in Canada on a temporary work permit | A work permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND IRCC issued work permit based on positive LMIA AND applicant is working for the employer named on the work permit who has made a permanent job offer | 10 |
|
Applicant work in Canada in a job that is exempt from LMIA requirement under:- 1.An international agreement or 2.A federal-provincial agreement |
Work Permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND Current employer has made a permanent offer | 10 |
|
Applicant currently do not: · Have a work permit, or · Plan to work in Canada before getting a PR Visa OR Applicant currently working in Canada and a different employer offer a permanent full-time job; OR Applicant currently working in Canada that is exempt from LMIA but not under an international or federal-provincial agreement |
The employer has made a permanent offer AND An employer has positive LMIA |
10 |
Factor 6: Adaptability:
| ADAPTABILITY FACTORS | Points awarded |
|---|---|
|
Arranged employment (principal applicant only) Points under Factor 5: Arranged Employment |
5 |
|
Candidate’s previous study in Ontario Candidate completed at least two academic years of full-study at a secondary or post-secondary school in the province 1.NOC 2011 Skill Level A, and2.Licensed by a provincial regulatory body |
5 |
|
Spouse or common-law partner’s previous study in the province Candidate’s spouse or common-law partner completed at least two academic years of full-study at a secondary or post-secondary school in Ontario |
5 |
|
Candidate’s Previous work in Ontario Candidate must complete a minimum of one year of full-time work in the province: · In a skilled occupation Skill type 0, A or B; and · With a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada |
5 |
|
Spouse or common-law partner’s previous work in Ontario Candidate’s spouse or common-law partner completed one-year full-time work in the province |
5 |
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Relatives in Ontario Candidate or their spouse or common-law partner, have a relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Ontario and is 18 years or older |
5 |
|
Spouse or common-law partner’s language proficiency Minimum CLB level 4 or higher in all four categories (Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing) |
5 |
Occupations under British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
| SL.No | Occupation in-demand list |
|---|---|
| 1 | Retailer and Wholesale Trade Manager |
| 2 | Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers |
| 3 | Restaurant and Food Service Managers |
| 4 | Construction Managers |
| 5 | Corporate Sales Manager |
| 6 | Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers |
| 7 | Financial Managers |
| 8 | Senior Managers- Financial, Communications & Other Business Services |
| 9 | Computer & Information Manages |
| 10 | Facility Operation & Maintenance Managers |
| 11 | Senior Managers- Trade, Broadcasting & Other |
| 12 | Human Resources Manager |
| 13 | Accommodation Service Manager |
| 14 | Managers in Social, Community & Correctional Services |
| 15 | Managers in Transportation |
| 16 | Engineering Managers |
| 17 | Administrator-post-secondary & vocational training |
| 18 | Financial Auditors & Accountants |
| 19 | Information Systems Analysts & Consultants |
| 20 | Computer Programmers & Interactive Media Developers |
| 21 | College & Other Vocational Instructors |
| 22 | University Professors & Lecturers |
| 23 | Other Financial Officers |
| 24 | Software Engineers & Designers |
| 25 | Civil Engineers |
| 26 | Mechanical Engineers |
| 27 | Authors & Writers |
| 28 | Social Workers |
| 29 | Architects |
| 30 | Psychologists |