BC PNP
Overview of the British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program
The British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program (BCPNP) provides various immigration pathways for both international graduates in British Columbia and foreign workers seeking permanent residency in Canada. Additionally, BCPNP facilitates LMIA-exempt work permits for nominees.
There are numerous immigration programs offered to move to British Columbia. It is crucial to assess your eligibility and choose the most suitable program based on your profile.
Categories of Immigration in the British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program
- Skills Immigration under BCPNP
- Express Entry under BCPNP
- BC Tech Pilot under BCPNP
Immigration Categories in the British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program (BCPNP)
- Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker Skills Immigration
- Healthcare Professional Skills Immigration
- International Graduate Skills Immigration
- International Post-Graduate Skills Immigration
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (ELSS) Skills Immigration
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (ELSS)
- In the Northeast development region Express Entry BC
- Skilled Worker Express Entry BC
- Healthcare Professional Express Entry BC
- International Graduate Express Entry BC
BC Tech Pilot
The BC PNP Tech Pilot is a program within the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) aimed at assisting the tech sector in attracting highly skilled international talent. This initiative supports employers in meeting their talent requirements by offering an expedited and permanent immigration pathway for in-demand foreign workers and international students.
Weekly invitations are extended to qualified registrants holding valid job offers in the 29 key technology occupations. The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended until June 2021, ensuring that B.C. tech employers can maintain their capacity to recruit and retain international talent, particularly when local skilled workers are not readily available.
International Graduate Category in the British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program (BC PNP)
An International Graduate is someone who has met the requirements for an eligible degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in British Columbia within the last two years.
It’s important to highlight that the BC PNP needs to receive the application within two years from the date specified on the final official transcript. Moreover, the International Graduate must have committed to a permanent, full-time job offer from a BC employer. The PNP program does not require International Graduates to have prior work experience.