BC PNP Priority Occupations and Additional Criteria
Program priorities This section contains priority occupations and additional criteria that support the BC PNP’s strategic initiatives.
Read MoreProgram priorities This section contains priority occupations and additional criteria that support the BC PNP’s strategic initiatives.
Read MoreEntrepreneur Immigration – Base: intended for experienced entrepreneurs who intend to establish new businesses or take over and grow existing businesses in B.C. Location: Anywhere in British Columbia
Read MoreThe Province is responding to the crucial need for more health-care workers and early childhood educators (ECEs).
Changes will be implemented for the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Skills Immigration stream that prioritizes these occupations and increases support for the care economy.
Read MoreThe EI Stream is designed to target experienced entrepreneurs who can support innovation and economic growth in the province. It has three categories:
Base
Regional Pilot
Strategic Projects
The EI selection process has two steps. If an entrepreneur’s business proposal is approved, the Province supports their application for a work permit that allows them to come to B.C. as temporary residents to implement their business plan. Entrepreneurs then have a specific period of time (between 12 and 24 months, depending on their application category) to establish their businesses before they become eligible for nomination.
Read MoreThe Skilled Worker category is for experienced workers in a professional, management, technical, trade or other skilled occupation. The Healthcare Professionals category was focused specifically on medical professionals. The International Graduate and Post-Graduate categories is for international students (undergraduate and postgraduate) who have come to study at Canadian institutions and who wish to remain in Canada and start their careers in British Columbia. The Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled category is open to workers in specific occupations in tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, food processing, and healthcare.
Except for ELSS, all categories have an Express Entry BC (EEBC) option. The EEBC option requires applicants to meet BC PNP criteria and those of the federal Express Entry programs to benefit from faster processing of their federal permanent residency application.
Read MoreIntroduction
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Statistical Report has been produced annually since 2016 to share key program statistical results for each calendar year. The 2020 report provides an overview of key program statistics for the 2020 calendar year.
Stage 1: Registration The first step is registration with our Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Registering allows us to assess
Read MoreThe Province requires you to provide evidence to demonstrate you meet the performance expectations set out in your Performance Agreement.
Read MoreThe Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC streams of the BC Provincial Nominee Program require the support of an eligible employer.
Read MoreBritish Columbia’s growing economy requires skilled workers in high-demand occupations.
Read MoreThis website provides a high-level overview of the program only. Please refer to the program guides below for the most current and complete information. Check back often to ensure you have the latest version.
Read MoreGet an overview of the registration and application process for the Skills Immigration (SI) stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).
Read MoreThe Skills Immigration (SI) stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a way for people with the skills, experience and qualifications needed by B.C. employers to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Read MoreDo you have a graduate degree in the sciences from an eligible B.C. institution?
Read MoreBritish Columbia needs more health care professionals.
Read MoreBritish Columbia’s growing economy requires skilled workers in high-demand occupations.
Read MoreThe Skills Immigration (SI) stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is for people with the skills, experience and qualifications needed by B.C. employers.
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