How to Immigrate to British Columbia Through the BC PNP
Thinking of moving to British Columbia? 😉
Great choice! But before you pack your bags and go, you’ll need to know exactly how to do this one step at a time. We’re here to make things a little bit easier with our extensive BC PNP Immigration Guide. Read on to learn more!
Why Should You Immigrate to British Columbia?
Immigration to British Columbia has many benefits, but to make it simple, we’ve provided just the top 6 in the list down below. Check it out for yourselves!
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Canada regularly ranks as one of the world’s finest nations to live in according to the United Nations Human Development Index.
B.C.’s health care system is reasonably priced and highly reliable. The benefits of being registered in B.C.’s Medical Services Plan (MSP) include great health care services for all ages.
People in British Columbia enjoy a good quality of life while earning competitive salaries. Employers in BC have been offering extended benefit plans to their employees, which include comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage choices, and so much more!
British Columbia is known to be very immigrant-friendly, the province is a mix of different people from all over the globe such as students, tourists, and new citizens.
BC is home to a wide variety of sectors and work possibilities that include construction, forestry, agriculture, health, and manufacturing, making it a great province for future immigrants planning to work in Canada!
B.C. is one of the safest locations to live and work in, and this is due to its low crime rate and strong regulation. If you wish to immigrate with family, this province would be a great place to consider.
What is the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)?
The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is part of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that has several immigration routes for foreigners to immigrate to BC as permanent citizens. The PNP is intended to draw immigrants in high-skilled, low-skilled, skilled, and labor-short sectors to work in specific provinces.
Four BC PNP Immigration Pathways
The BC PNP has 4 immigration pathways candidates who wish to live and work in British Columbia. Want to know which program is the right option for you? Read this list know more!
🍁 Pathway 1: BC PNP Skills Immigration
The BC PNP Skills Immigration Program allows skilled and semi-skilled individuals to immigrate to BC for work.
5 Types of Skills Immigration Streams ⬇️
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Workers with a professional, managerial, technical, trade, or other skilled employment may become permanent residents under the Skilled Worker category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). To apply through this program, you’ll need to accept a legitimate employment offer from a B.C. company before you may qualify for this benefit. Training and experience are also required.
This kind of B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) allows health professionals to immigrate and work in B.C. and eventually get a permanent residency. Before you qualify, you must receive an offer of full-time employment from a public health authority as a physician, specialist, registered nurse, registered psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner.
Is your diploma or degree from a Canadian institution or college valid? If so, this program could possibly provide you with a chance to become a permanent resident in BC. It’s important to note that this program is only open to those who have accepted full-time and temporary job offers from employers in British Columbia. It must be a skilled profession (Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B).
If you meet the educational requirements and received a degree in science from an approved BC institution, this pathway could be the right option for you! BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) allows for SI-International Post-Graduate immigration under the Skills Immigration (SI) category. A job offer is not required in order to apply.
Entry-level and semi-skilled employees in any of these occupations (including but not limited to hospitality, long-haul trucking, or food processing) who have worked in Canada for at least two years may immigrate to B.C. through the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). You must first accept a legitimate employment offer from a B.C. company before you can qualify for this pathway.
🍁 Pathway 2: Express Entry BC
Express Entry BC allows skilled employees to enter BC relatively quickly. It is completely web-based for both the BC PNP and permanent residence applications. No BC job experience required. However, you must have appropriate job experience and satisfy educational and language skills.
4 Categories of EEBC ⬇️
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Expedient Entry BC (EEBC) – International Post-Graduate category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). No employment offer required. Express Entry BC links to IRCC’s Express Entry system to speed up the permanent residency procedure.
Have you graduated from a valid Canadian college in the last three years? If so, this program could possibly provide you with a chance to become a permanent resident in BC. It’s important to note that this program is only open to those who have accepted full-time and temporary job offers from employers in British Columbia. It must be a skilled profession (Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B). Eligibility for this category include an Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code from the IRCC Express Entry system.
Have you graduated from a valid Canadian college in the last three years? If so, this program could possibly provide you with a chance to become a permanent resident in BC. It’s important to note that this program is only open to those who have accepted full-time and temporary job offers from employers in British Columbia. It must be a skilled profession (Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B). Eligibility for this category include an Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code from the IRCC Express Entry system.
Are you a postgraduate of a qualifying BC university who has a PhD in the sciences? There are many areas where BC’s expanding technology, health care, and applied sciences industries may help further your career. Even if you don’t have a job offer, you can still follow this route.
🍁 Pathway 3: BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration (EI)
Programs Under Entrepreneur Immigration
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This category is available to entrepreneurs who wish to come to B.C. and who are prepared to actively run a company in BC. To qualify, you must have a personal net worth of at least $600,000, regardless of business or trading status.
Entrepreneurs from across the globe may enter the BC Provincial Nominee Program via the BC Provincial Nominee Program Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot (EI – Regional Pilot). This category was made to meet economic development requirements of the community.
This category makes it possible for international companies to have essential employees come to B.C. and acquire the necessary business knowledge and skills. The foreign company may apply for provincial appointments to support up to five of its existing senior employees for permanent residency.
🍁 Pathway 4: Other Immigration Options
- Canadian Experience Class
- Family Sponsorship
- Live-in Caregiver Program
- Federal Skilled Workers Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Self-Employed Persons Program
- Start-up Visa Program
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Note: Click on each program to learn more about them.
Who can help process your BC PNP application?
You have the option to do it on your own or with the help of a representative! 😊
Types of Representatives
Paid Representatives
A paid representative could be a lawyer or a reliable immigration consultancy who can guide you through your application from start to finish, such as CanadaCIS!
Unpaid Representatives
The services of an unpaid representative may be used if no one else will represent you. Immigration experts, attorneys, family members, and friends could all be considered as unpaid representatives.
COVID-19 Updates for BC Provincial Nominees and PR Applicants
Effective February 16, 2021, the BC PNP began to issue invitations to apply (ITA) to the 31 occupational categories that had previously been excluded from this stream. The province conducted a different draw for sectors such as, the Retail and Wholesale Trade (NOC 0621) and Restaurant and Food Service (NOC 0631). If you work in the following industries, this is your chance to immigrate to Canada through the BC PNP! 🍁
