In January 2016, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) implemented the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) as a means of effectively managing skilled immigrant applications for provincial nomination. SIRS functions as a point-based system for registration and application, aiding British Columbia in selecting highly qualified workers who align with the labor market demands. By registering, individuals indicate their interest in applying to the BC PNP, though it is important to note that this registration is not an application for permanent residence. For applicants applying within British Columbia, it is necessary to possess valid full-time employment from an employer in the province. However, if your education is obtained from British Columbia, there is no requirement for a job offer. On the other hand, if your education is from outside British Columbia, a job offer becomes a mandatory requirement.
National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level: The skill level of your job posting in British
Columbia, as determined by the NOC, plays a crucial role in prioritizing professions with high demand.
Annual Salary Offered: The salary offered to you also influences your SIRS score, as it is an indicator of
your ability to settle successfully in the province.
Job Location: The location of your job within British Columbia is another factor that impacts your SIRS
score.
Directly Related Work Experience: Your relevant work experience in a related field is considered when assessing your ability to settle in British Columbia.
Level of Education: The level of education you have attained is also taken into account as a factor affecting your ability to settle in the province.
English Language Proficiency: Your proficiency in the English language is evaluated to determine how well you can adapt to the language requirements in British Columbia.
Note: The SIRS system of the BC PNP is subject to potential changes without prior notice by the program administrators. This includes modifications to scoring grids.
Once the applicant meets the required criteria of having a valid full-time employment from an employer in the province, they must proceed to register in the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) and submit their application through the BC online portal. The SIRS will evaluate the applicant's skills and allocate a corresponding score. The British Columbia Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducts regular draws where eligible candidates are given an invitation to apply for provincial nomination through different streams. Once a candidate in the Canada Express Entry system receives a provincial nomination, they are awarded 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, significantly boosting their overall CRS score. This increase in points ensures that they will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It is important to note that applications within the SIRS will be valid for a period of one year, similar to the Express Entry pool. After the one-year period, the applicant will be required to create a new profile.
Selection factors | Points |
---|---|
Skill Level of B.C Job-Offer | 60 |
Annual Wage of B.C Job-Offer | 50 |
Regional district of employment | 10 |
Directly related work experience | 25 |
Highest level of education | 25 | Language | 30 |
NOC Skill Level | Points |
---|---|
Skill level A or O | 25 |
Skill Level B | 10 |
Skill level C | 5 |
Skill level D | 5 |
Area of Employment | Points |
---|---|
Stikine, Central Coast, Northern Rockies, Mount Waddington, Skeena-Queen Charlotte, Powell River, Sunshine Coast, Kootenay-Boundary, Alberni-Clayoquot | 10 |
Kitimat-Stikine, Bulkley-Nechako, Squamish-Liloeet, Strathcona, Columbia-Shuswap, East Kootenay | 8 |
Peace River, Comox Valley, Cariboo, Central Kootenay | 6 |
Okanagan-Similkameen, Cowichan Valley, North Okanagan, Fraser-Fort George | 4 |
Thompson-Nicola, Nanaimo, Central Okanagan | 2 |
Capital, Fraser Valley | 2 |
Great Vancouver | 0 |
Work Experience (In Years) | Points |
---|---|
5+ | 15 |
4-5 | 12 |
3-4 | 9 |
2-3 | 6 |
1-2 | 3 |
Less than 1 year | 1 |
Education Level | Points |
---|---|
Doctoral or Master's degree | 17 |
Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma | 11 |
Bachelor's Degree | 11 |
Trades Certification | 11 |
Associate Degree | 4 |
Non-trades certification or Diploma | 2 |
High School | 0 |
CLB Level | Points |
---|---|
10 | 30 |
9 | 26 |
8 | 22 |
7 | 18 |
6 | 14 |
5 | 2 |
4 | 6 |
Below 4 | 0 |
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