BC PNP OVERVIEW
British Columbia’s economic growth depends on having skilled and qualified people.
Idea Immigration Kelowna puts the details on BC PNP or also called The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC-PNP) is an immigration program through which a broad range of workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs can settle in British Columbia permanently.
The BC-PNP is one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). It is one of the most varied of all the PNPs, with two broad streams for workers and graduates — Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration — plus an additional stream for entrepreneurs.
These streams are further divided into various categories. Some BC-PNP categories are aligned with Canada’s federal Express Entry immigration selection system. Successful applicants under one of these categories obtain 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points and an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence at a subsequent draw from the pool.
Furthermore, some BC-PNP categories are managed under a unique system, known as the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Under the SIRS, potential applicants are first required to register a profile and provide some personal information relating to their job offer in BC, work experience, language ability, and level of education. The SIRS works on an Expression of Interest / Invitation to Apply basis, whereby registered candidates are assigned a score (out of 200), and the BC government conducts periodic draws in which candidates who meet the cut-off threshold for their category in that draw are invited to apply for a provincial nomination.
Though some BC-PNP categories require applicants to have a job offer from a BC employer, certain categories managed outside the SIRS do not require applicants to have a job offer.
The BC-PNP also offers a Tech Pilot program, introduced in 2017, whereby tech and IT workers may immigrate to BC and obtain Canadian permanent residence.
EXPRESS ENTRY
Do you have the skills to fill a high-demand occupation in B.C.? The Express Entry BC (EEBC) stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) connects to the federal Express Entry system. It’s a faster way for eligible skilled workers to gain permanent residence in B.C.
Overview
Express Entry BC |
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| Category | Job offer required? | Aligned with SIRS? | Basic criteria |
| Skilled worker | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position |
| International Graduate | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position; studied at the post-secondary level in Canada |
| International Post-Graduate | No | No | Graduated Master’s/Ph.D. program in BC in natural, applied or health sciences |
| Health care professional | Yes | No | Job offer in a listed health occupation |
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SKILL IMMIGRATION
The Skills Immigration (SI) stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is for people with the skills, experience, and qualifications needed by B.C. employers. If you would like to settle in B.C., the SI stream can help you become a permanent resident.
Overview
Skills Immigration |
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| Category | Job offer required? | Aligned with SIRS? | Basic criteria |
| Skilled worker | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position |
| International Graduate | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position; studied at the post-secondary level in Canada |
| International Post-Graduate | No | No | Graduated Master’s/Ph.D. program in BC in natural, applied or health sciences |
| Health care professional | Yes | No | Job offer in a listed health occupation |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | Yes | Yes | Job offer in tourism/hospitality, trucking, or food processing industry |
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ENTREPRENEUR IMMIGRATION
The Entrepreneur Immigration stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a path to immigrate to Canada and settle in B.C. for experienced entrepreneurs who can support innovation and economic growth in the province
Overview
Entrepreneur Immigration |
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| Category | Job offer required? | Aligned with SIRS? | Basic criteria |
| Entrepreneur Immigration | No, but must create at least one job | No | High net worth; business proposal |
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BC – PNP ENTREPRENEUR REGIONAL PILOT
The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot (EI – Regional Pilot) is focused on attracting entrepreneurs from around the world to establish businesses in regional communities. This will help meet the communities’ economic development needs and encourage investments outside urban areas.
As each community has the best knowledge of their local business environment, they are perfectly situated to identify economic development priorities and support services that give foreign entrepreneurs a good start in their journey to building successful businesses and growing the local economy.
Key features of the EI Regional Pilot:
- Active community role – participating communities have a key role in the pilot. They are actively involved in attracting foreign entrepreneurs to their community and working with local partners and existing networks to provide support for entrepreneurs settling into their communities.
- Referral from the community – participating communities may refer foreign entrepreneurs to the BC PNP whose business concept aligns with the community’s economic priorities. The foreign entrepreneur must be invited by the community to conduct an exploratory visit and present their concept to the community’s designated contact person before receiving a referral.
- Community concierge – a dedicated BC PNP concierge service that supports communities with immigration program information.
- Invitations & prioritization – foreign entrepreneurs who are referred by a participating community are placed in a separate registration pool dedicated to the pilot when they register. Regional pilot registrations and applications are prioritized.
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