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BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

The economic growth of British Columbia depends on adequate qualified and skilled worker to meet the demand of the labour market. The British Colombia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a path way for experienced entrepreneurs and foreign workers to the permanent residence in British Columbia.


There are three ways to become Permanent Resident in BC offered by BC PNP


Skills Immigration Streams


The Skilled Immigration (SI) Category which is further divided into five components, and targets skilled and semi skilled workers in high demand occupations in BC.


  • Skilled Immigration (SI) Category:

    • Skilled Worker
    • Healthcare Professionals
    • International Graduates
    • International Post Graduates
    • Entry Level and semi skilled workers


Express Entry BC

Express Entry BC is fastest method for skilled workers to immigrate to British Columbia. Also, you need to be eligible for a federal economic immigration programme. For both the BC PNP and the permanent residency procedure, there is a points-based invitation system and an entirely web-based registration and application process.

No employment experience in British Columbia is necessary. However, you must also meet other standards including education, language proficiency and relevant work experience in any other province or country.


Entrepreneur Immigration

The BC PNP offers a pathway for experienced entrepreneurs who can assist innovation and economic growth in the province to immigrate to Canada and live in British Columbia. This pathway is further divided into two categories:


  • Pathway Categories:

    • Entrepreneur Stream
    • Business person – Regional Pilot