The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) accelerates the
Permanent Resident application process for skilled and/or experienced workers,
experienced business persons and their family members who want to settle in BC
permanently. It allows nominees to apply for permanent resident status through
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) under the fast-tracked Provincial
Nominee stream – which can be faster than applying through many federal
immigration streams.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for immigration to Canada under the BC
Provincial Nominee Program, book a consultation with one of our qualified
immigration consultants
About the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
The Provincial Nominee Program is designed to support economic growth by
attracting foreign workers to the province. Nominated individuals, together with
their spouse and dependent children, are eligible to apply for a permanent
resident visa as a Provincial Nominee. Immigroup helps applicants wishing to
live and work in BC under the following Provincial Nominee Programs:
Skilled Worker
Applicants must have an offer of permanent, full-time employment in a skilled
occupation that is in the O, A, or B Skill Levels of the National Occupational
Classification Matrix; the wage offered is competitive with BC wage rates for
the occupation; the employer has been operating in BC for at least one year and
have at least five paid employees.
International
Students
Have a post-secondary education obtained in the province from a recognized
institution. Applicants must 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. Applications must be submitted within one year of
the date shown on the nominee candidate’s final official transcript.
Business/Entrepreneurs
Make an investment of $200,000- $500,000 to buy and expand, or invest in an
eligible business in BC. The investment must create 1-3 new jobs for citizens or
permanent residents of Canada. Applicants must have a personal net worth of at
least $800,000, submit a business proposal, and sign a Performance Agreement
declaring that you intend to implement your proposed plan.
Health
Professionals
Nurses: be registered, or eligible for registration, with the College of
Registered Nurses of BC or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC.
Physicians: practised in BC with a work permit for a minimum of nine
months, and have a letter from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
confirming that a supervising physician has given them a positive assessment
Midwives: have proof of eligibility for registration with the College of
Midwives of British Columbia (CMBC)
Entry-level/Semi-skilled
workers
Be employed in an eligible occupation by the sponsoring company for at least 9
months and continue to be employed at the time of submitting the application.
Applicants must possess all the licenses necessary for the position.
Quick Facts about British Columbia
The westernmost of Canada's provinces renowned for its natural beauty. The
Vancouver area is the third-largest film production location in the North
American continent (behind New York and Los Angeles).
Population: 4.4 million
Land Mass: 945,000 km2
Capital City: Victoria
Largest City: Vancouver
Major City: Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler Industry: Forestry, Mining,
Film
GDP per Capita: $41,689
Official Language: English
Postal Abbreviation: BC
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