British Columbia

British Columbia PNP

British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province, is a hub of cultural diversity and economic growth. Home to the country’s third-largest city, Vancouver, British Columbia is also one of the most diverse provinces in all of Canada. British Columbia’s economy focuses on a strong natural resources sector, with an emphasis on forestry and mining. Its natural environment, with expansive forests and a unique coastal climate, is renowned as one of the most beautiful in Canada and the world.driver of Canada’s wealth. Manitoba’s population of approximately 1.2 million is located largely in and around the capital city of Winnipeg. Manitobans benefit from tight-knit communities, a stable labour market, and sweeping natural wilderness.

The BC PNP is British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a British Columbia Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will allow that foreign national to apply for Canadian Permanent Residence with processing times that are faster than other Canadian immigration classes.

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The British Columbia PNP accepts applications under two main immigration categories:

Each these categories may have one or more sub-categories. Below we provide you with additional information about each of these categories to help you determine if the BC PNP is right choice or not?

Express Entry British Columbia

British Columbia will nominate up to 1,350 skilled applicants for Canadian permanent residence in 2015 through its Express Entry British Columbia stream, which aligns with the federal government’s Express Entry immigration selection system. The Express Entry British Columbia stream allows eligible applicants to receive priority processing of both their British Columbia PNP application, and if nominated, their permanent residence application.

The Skilled Worker category (including Health Care Professionals), International Graduates category, and International Post Graduates category may be processed through Express Entry British Columbia.

Skills Immigration

Skilled Worker Category
This sub-category is for individuals who have received an eligible job offer in a skilled occupation. Workers are expected to have several years of experience in their skilled occupation.
Health Care Professional Category
Under this sub-category individuals with experience and eligible job offers, as physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses or allied health professionals may apply. An eligible job offer must be acquired for one of 11 qualifying health occupations.
International Graduates, B.C. Degree Category
This sub-category is for graduates with Masters or Doctoral degrees from an eligible educational institution in British Columbia. No job offer is required to apply under this sub-category.
International Graduates, Canadian Degree Category
This sub-category is for individuals who have graduated from an eligible Canadian university or college outside of British Columbia in the last two years. A job offer must be obtained to be eligible under this sub-category.
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Category
Workers in certain entry-level or semi-skilled positions in tourism/hospitality, food processing, or long-haul trucking may be eligible for immigration through this program.
Northeast Pilot Project Category
Individuals living and working in the Northeast Development Region of British Columbia, including in occupations considered semi- and unskilled, may be eligible for this program without the need for a job offer.

Business Immigration

Individuals who intend to settle and invest in British Columbia may be eligible for Canadian Permanent Residency under this immigration program. This program is broken down into three sub-categories:

Entrepreneur Category
This sub-category is for senior managers or business owners who intend to invest funds into a proposed business in British Columbia. Read more about the BC PNP Entrepreneur category.
Regional Entrepreneur Category
Senior managers or business owners who intend to invest funds into a proposed business in British Columbia, anywhere outside of the Vancouver and Abbotsford metropolitan areas, may apply under this sub-category.
Strategic Projects Category
Through this category, foreign-controlled companies can set up an operation in British Columbia. Up to five key foreign managerial, professional or technical staff members can be nominated for permanent residency in the province.
Regional Business Succession Option
For individuals who intend to purchase and manage an existing British Columbia business. This option can be applied to any of the three categories above where the business is located outside of the Vancouver.

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