The British Columbia international student category is for persons who have recently
graduated from a post-secondary institution in British Columbia and would like to
apply for permanent residency. Candidates must have received their degree or diploma
before accepting an offer of employment.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for immigration to Canada under the Ontario
Employer Direct provincial nominee program, book a consultation with one of our
qualified immigration consultants.
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International Student Application Priority
International students considering to be nominated must submit their application
within one year of completing post-secondary studies. To qualify for the British
Columbia International student category of provincial nomination, candidates must
meet the following criteria:
- Have completed a post-secondary education obtained in British Columbia from a recognized
institution
- Have spent a minimum of two years in a British Columbia school for a bachelor’s
degree, and one year in a British Columbia school for a graduate degree. Studies
for a diploma must have been completed in British Columbia
- The following are considered eligible degrees for consideration under this stream:
- Natural sciences, applied sciences or engineering
- Health sciences;
- Computer science, information systems or digital media;
- Business or commerce;
- Tourism, recreation and hospitality
- Transportation and logistics
- The following are considered eligible programs for a 2-year diploma:
- Applied sciences or technologies, or engineering
- Health sciences or technologies
- Computer science or technology, information systems or digital media
- Business or commerce
- Tourism, recreation and hospitality
- Transportation and logistics
The government of British Columbia has the authority to accept other diplomas that
are not listed here.
- Earn at least a B+ (70 percent) in the program of study;
- Include the reference of a faculty member such as a professor or program administer
with the application;
- Have a job offer that is listed in the national Occupational Classification Matrix
in the 0, A, or B skill levels.
Our Service
We guarantee that your application will be accurate and complete, and in accordance
with Canadian immigration law. The average time for Immigroup to complete a student
visa application is 2-4 weeks. If you are unsure as to whether you will
qualify under the Student visa category of immigration, you can book a consultation
appointment to get started. At your consultation appointment, we will ask you
additional qualifying questions, and answer any questions you may have. We charge
a fee of CDN $75 for this consultation. This fee will be deducted from our total
fees if you retain our services.
British Colombia International Student Program Fees
The fees for an application for the British Colombia International Student program
are as follows:
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Fees
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Immigroup representation
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CDN $3000 + tax
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Government:
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PNP application fee for British Columbia
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CDN $550
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Permanent residence application fee
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CDN $550 *
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Right of permanent residence fee
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CDN $490 *
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* Government fees are based on only one person in the application. Fees will vary
depending on number of persons included in application. Applicants may be required
to pay additional fees for medical exams, police certificates, language assessments,
courier fees or adding dependents to the application.
Application Process
The following are the application forms for the British Columbia International student
category of provincial nomination:
General Application Checklist:
Use this checklist to ensure all required documents are attached to the application
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5 to 8 Weeks
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Nominee Information Form:
List of all important information of the applicant and his/her dependents
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Guaranteed Job Offer Form:
Details of job offer to be completed by the employer
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Information Release Form
Authorization for British Columbia to release information to the federal government
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Forms for Appointing an Authorized Representative:
Only use these if using a representative to complete the application Form for Nominee
Candidates
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Form for Employers
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Fee Payment Form:
Use this form to pay the $550 application fee
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Permanent Residence Application:
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4-12 months
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Application For Permanent Residence:
Principal application form for Permanent Residence.
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Schedule 1:
Must be completed by each person over the age of 18 who is included in the application
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Aditional Family Information:
This form asks that the main applicant provide information about his/her family.
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Schedule 4 [economic class]:
Provincial nominees must complete this form along with all other required forms
for permanent residency
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In order to be issued a visa, all candidates must meet criminal and medical admissibility
requirements. Applicants considered
inadmissible to Canada
may be denied a visa.
Applications of applicants in Canada will be processed by the Canadian Consulate
General in Buffalo, NY. The applicant may be required to attend an interview at
the Consulate in Buffalo or in Seattle. Requirements for residency applications
may vary depending on the country of citizenship of the applicant.
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