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British Columbia Program (BC PNP)

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a Canadian immigration program that is run by the government of British Columbia (B.C.) and affiliated with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), the federal government department responsible for immigration to Canada. The BC PNP works in partnership with the federal government to bring immigrants to B.C. through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The BC PNP also works with B.C. employers to help them hire foreign workers to fill job shortages in the province.

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Benefits of British Columbia Program

  • The BC PNP can be a quicker way to immigrate to Canada compared to other federal immigration programs

  • The program allows immigrants to work and live in B.C., which is known for its high quality of life and natural beauty.

  • The BC PNP offers support services to help immigrants successfully integrate into the B.C labour market and community.

  •  The program allows B.C. employers to hire foreign workers to fill job shortages in the province, which can benefit immigrants by providing them with employment opportunities.

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There are 6 programs managed through British Columbia

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  • Skill Worker

  • Health Authority

  • Entry level & semi-skilled

  • International Graduate

  • International Post-graduate

  • BC PNP Tech

Criteria - British Columbia Program (BC PNP)

Skilled Worker

Health Authority

Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

  • Full-time, indeterminate job offer in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) in BC is required.

  • An applicant should be qualified enough to perform all the job duties.

  • Minimum two years of full-time or equivalent work experience in skilled occupation is must.

  • Legal immigration status in Canada is compulsory

  • For NOC TEER 2 & 3 minimum CLB 5 in IELTS or CELPIP is required

  • Minimum fund to support yourself and your dependents is needed

  • For Express Entry BC PNP program, you need to have a valid profile in Express Entry with application number & job seeker code.

  • Full-time, indeterminate job offer as Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Midwife in BC is required

  • Legal immigration status in Canada is compulsory

  • Minimum CLB 5 in IELTS or CELPIP is needed

  • Minimum fund to support yourself and your dependents is needed

  • For Express Entry BC PNP program, you need to have a valid profile in Express Entry with application number & job seeker code.

  • Full-time, indeterminate job offer in Tourism/Hospitality or Food Processing Sector in BC is required

  • Your occupation should be in NOC TEER 4 or 5.

  • Before applying, you need to have a continued job of minimum 9 months

  • Legal immigration status in Canada is compulsory

  • Minimum CLB 5 in IELTS or CELPIP is needed

  • Minimum fund to support yourself and your dependents is needed.

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International Graduate

  • An applicant should be graduated in Canada within the last three years.

  • full-time job offer in NOC TEER 1, 2 or 3 is must

  • NOC TEER 0 is not eligible under this stream

  • Legal immigration status in Canada is compulsory

  • Minimum CLB 5 in IELTS or CELPIP is needed

  • Minimum fund to support yourself and your dependents is needed.

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International Post-Graduate

  • If the applicant has recently competed Masters or PHD from the eligible BC institute, he/she may get eligible for this program.

  • You do not need a job offer from an employer under this stream.

  • Legal immigration status in Canada is compulsory.

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BC PNP Tech

For this program, you need to meet the general requirements of a Skilled Worker (including Express Entry BC PNP program) and International Graduate (including Express Entry BC PNP program)

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