info@visahotspot.com

Talk To An Expert

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)

Embrace the Beauty and Prosperity of British Columbia: Unleash Your Potential with the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

Get in Touch

I agree to terms & conditions
Subscribe to our newsletter

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program

British Columbia is a province located on the westernmost part of Canada. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Alberta to the east, and the US states of Alaska, Washington, Idaho, and Montana to the north and south. It has a long history of immigration and is known for its multicultural society. People from all over the world choose British Columbia as their destination for various reasons, including economic opportunities, education, and a high quality of life.

B.C. Immigration Streams

For individuals aspiring to immigrate to British Columbia, there are three distinct pathways available to consider:

1-Skills Immigration Stream

2-Express Entry British Columbia Stream

3-Entrepreneur Immigration

Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC are designed for graduates, workers, and healthcare professionals. These streams may require a job offer or current employment, with some exceptions for international post-graduates. Express Entry BC is aligned with the federal Express Entry system and provides an opportunity to gain 600 extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, increasing the chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. The Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) manages some BC PNP streams, utilizing an Expression of Interest (EOI) and Invitation to Apply (ITA) process. Candidates are scored out of 200, and periodic draws are conducted to invite candidates who meet the cutoff threshold for their stream. While some BC PNP streams require a job offer from a BC employer, there are also streams that do not have this requirement. These steams also have sub-categories based on factors such as international student status, employment, or skill level. Periodic draws are held to invite candidates to apply for provincial nomination through the BC PNP.

Skills Immigration Stream

The BC PNP Skills Immigration program offers different categories for immigrants:

Skilled Worker Category: Requires a job offer in a skilled occupation.

Healthcare Professional Category: Requires experience and a job offer in qualifying healthcare professions.

International Graduate Category: For recent graduates from Canadian institutions with a job offer.

International Post-Graduate Category: For graduates with advanced degrees from eligible BC institutions, no job offer required.

Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Category: For workers in specific industries or in the Northeast Development Region of BC.To initiate the process, you are required to first complete the registration process with the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). This allows British Columbia (B.C.) to assess your job, education, location within B.C., language proficiency, and wage in relation to the provincial labor market demands. You can register by providing all the necessary information through BCPNP Online. Please note that candidates applying under the International Post-Graduate Category and Healthcare Professional Category are exempted from registering with the SIRS. They can directly apply through BCPNP Online. Once registered, your profile will be assigned a registration score based on various factors. You will be placed in a selection pool specific to your chosen category.

Express Entry British Columbia Stream

Skilled Worker Category
Health Care Professional Category
International Graduate Category
International Post-Graduate Category

In order to be considered eligible, applicants must fulfill the following minimum requirements:

Have a valid profile within the federal Express Entry system.
Possess a Job Seeker Validation Code from the Express Entry system.
Accept a full-time job offer (excluding the International Post-Graduate Category).
Receive a wage offer in accordance with B.C. wage rates (excluding the International Post- Graduate Category).
Possess a minimum of two years of relevant work experience directly related to the offered job.
Demonstrate the ability to support yourself and your family (excluding the International Post- Graduate Category).
Meet the minimum language requirements (excluding the International Post-Graduate Category).
Fulfill additional requirements specific to your chosen category.

BC PNP Tech Pilot Program

The British Columbia Tech Pilot program targets international individuals working in the in-demand technology occupations of the province. It is closely connected to the Skills Immigration stream of British Columbia. Prospective applicants are therefore advised to explore the various sub-categories available within the Skills Immigration pathway. The Tech Pilot program provides qualified foreign nationals with expedited processing and additional resources for their applications, facilitating a smoother immigration process.

Understanding the Point Calculation Process for BC PNP

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) assigns a designated quota of immigrants to each of the 10 provinces in the country. It is the responsibility of each province to ensure that they do not exceed their allocated limit for immigration intake. British Columbia has implemented a structured selection system called the Skilled Immigration Registration System (SIRS) to choose highly qualified and deserving candidates. The SIRS point system in BC PNP considers personal credentials, known as Human Capital Factors, such as education, language proficiency, and work experience. Economic Factors, including wage and skill level, are also considered. Meeting these requirements is necessary for Provincial Nomination. If you meet all the criteria, BC immigration may offer you a nomination, giving you an additional 600 CRS points and increasing your chances in the federal Express Entry draw. You can also apply directly to BC PNP when their allocation opens.

Scoring Sections	Maximum	Points
Economic Factors (120)	Employments Regional District	10
Human Capital Factors (80)	Language	Highest Education Level	Work Experience Directly Related	Total Available Points

Lahore Office

Main Boulevard Gulberg, Main Market, Lahore, Punjab 54000

Faisalabad Office

Burhan Center, 97-99, Gulistan Market Railway Road, Faislabad, Pakistan

UK Office

Associate Office (London)

Free Online Visa Form

Useful Links

Canada

IELTS Score for Canadian Immigration

Documents Needed for Canada PR Application

Assessment Form

Strategies for Securing a Job Offer in Canada

Canadian PR Visa from Pakistan

Canadian Immigration

Canadian Express Entry System

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

Spousal Visa to Canada

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

Sponsorship Program for Families

Business Visa to Canada

Latest Express Entry Draw

Latest BC PNP Draw

Canadian in-Demand Occupation List

In-Demand Occupation List

In-Demand Occupations in Alberta

In-Demand Occupations in Manitoba

In-Demand Occupations in Nova Scotia

In-Demand Occupations in Ontario

In-Demand Occupations in SINP

In-Demand Occupations in Quebec

Australia Immigration

Australia

List of Skilled Occupations in Australia

Employer Nomination Subclass 186

Skilled Nominated Subclass 190

Australia Subclass 491

Australia Eligibility Form

Blog

Office Locations: Lahore (Pakistan) | Faisalabad (Pakistan) | London (UK)

News:UK Immigration | Australia Immigration | Canada Immigration | Immigration Fraud

Eligibility Points Calculator: UK | Canada | Australia | Germany

Visit Visas : UK | Canada | Australia | USA | Europe

Dependent Visas: UK | Canada | Australia | Germany | Europe

Talk To An Expert