British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province, is defined by its Pacific coastline and mountain ranges. Nature areas like Glacier National Park offer hiking and biking trails, as well as campgrounds.
BC Skills Immigration
British Columbia Skilled PNP targets foreign nationals who have the skills to become meaningful members of BC’s workforce. The pathways within BC Skills Immigration emphasize immigrants who have employment prospects in BC and who demonstrate the experience needed to secure and maintain employment as BC residents.
- BC Skilled Worker
- BC Health Professional
- BC International Graduate
- BC International Post Graduate
- British Columbia Entry Level and Semi-skilled.
Skills Immigration
This stream of the BC PNP is intended for potential immigrants who have the appropriate skills and experience for their profession.
The BC PNP Skills Immigration program consists of the following categories:
- Skilled Worker Category : This category is intended for individuals who have a relevant job offer for a skilled profession, and have appropriate experience in it.
- Health Care Professional Category : Within this category, individuals who have relevant experience and have received a job offer in the fields of medicine, nursing, psychiatry or other healthcare professions can apply. The job offer must be one of 11 healthcare disciplines allowed by the BC PNP program.
- International Graduate Category : This category includes individuals who have graduated from accredited universities or colleges in Canada, no earlier than three years before applying for immigration, and who have received a job offer from an employer in BC.
- International Post-Graduate Category : This category includes post-graduate students from universities and colleges in British Columbia who have completed their studies in the fields of science, applied science or medical science. In this category, you do not need to receive a job offer.
- Entry Level and Semi-skilled Worker Category : In this category, individuals who have been working in BC for at least nine months, in the fields of tourism/hospitality, trucking, or food processing, are eligible for permanent residency in Canada. The individual must also have a secured job offer.
Express Entry British Columbia
Express Entry British Columbia is consistent with the Federal Express Entry selection system. This system allows suitable applicants to receive a nomination from the province of their choice (through the BC PNP application) and allows them to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
The following categories are accepted by the Express Entry program in British Columbia:
- Skilled Worker Category
- Health Care Professional Category
- International Graduate Category
- International Post-graduate Category
