British Columbia Nominee Program

What is B.C. PNP?

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an economic immigration program operated by the British Columbia Immigration Programs Branch.

Entrepreneurs, investors, and high net worth individuals may be eligible for permanent residence in Canada under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. Under the auspices of the Provincial Nominee Program of British Columbia:

This is an immigration program that is jointly operated by the Province of British Columbia and Canada under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement and is known as the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, or BC PNP (CBCIA).

The program gives the province the ability to choose and nominate international employees, international students, and entrepreneurs to assist in meeting the demands of British Columbia’s labor market, supporting government initiatives, and contributing to the expansion of British Columbia’s economy.

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What is the minimum score for B.C. PNP?

In recent months, the province has been hosting rounds of invitational competitions for job seekers in certain occupations in order to satisfy the rising need for employment in key areas of the economy.

A minimal provincial score ranging from 60 to 85 is required, depending on the stream.

• 125 tech occupations with at least an 85;
• 16 early childhood educators (NOC 4214) with scores of at least 60;
• less than five healthcare occupations with scores of at least 60.

How long does it take for B.C. PNP nomination?

Processing an application for the BC PNP will take between 1-2 months.

• The requirements for obtaining work permits will be different in each location where applications are submitted.
• Citizens of countries that need visas must submit their applications at a Canadian Consulate located outside of Canada.
• Each consulate follows its own procedure, which might take anywhere from seven to sixty days to complete.
• Citizens of nations that do not need visas are given an option of where to submit their applications.
• It is possible for him or her to submit an application upon arrival in Canada and acquire the work permit on the same day.
• These citizens have another option available to them: applying at the Canadian Consulate in their area.

Requirements for BC PNP?

Until it is decided what papers are required, the following requirements apply to all BC Skilled Immigration streams:

• Candidates are required to have agreed to accept a qualifying offer of full-time employment. Applicants to the BC International Post-Graduate program are free from the requirement.
• The candidates are required to meet all of the prerequisites that are outlined for their particular occupation.
• The compensation that is being offered has to be comparable to the average income for that position in British Columbia.
• Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum income level.
• The applicant’s job must not have a negative effect on training or employment possibilities for Canadian PR holders or citizens.