British Columbia

Who are eligible?

A. SKILLS IMMIGRATION

THE BC PNP SKILLS IMMIGRATION IS FURTHER SUB-DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Skilled Worker Category

Eligible applicants must:

• Have received an offer of paid full-time employment from an eligible British Columbia employer. This does not apply for BC PNP Tech Pilot registrants;
• The job offer must be in an occupation classified as NOC level 0, A, or B;
  • For NOC level O or A occupations, no language test results are required. However, the BC PNP might require valid language test results at its discretion so as to determine whether the applicant has the language proficiency to perform the duties of the desired position; and
  • For NOC level B occupations, applicants must demonstrate adequate language proficiency in English or French. A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 in all competencies.
• Have at least two years of paid full-time or full-time equivalent work in the skilled occupation offered to them. Applicants need to sufficiently demonstrate how their work experience are directly related to the skilled occupation as per the NOC skill level of the BC job offer;
• Meet minimum income requirements and pay for housing and living expenses in British Columbia by way of showing:
  • The number of dependents;
  • Annual wage in the province; and
  • Location of residence in the province

Note: Employer offering the job to the BC PNP candidate must also meet the BC PNP minimum requirements for employers.

Healthcare Professional Category

Eligible applicants must:

• Have received a full-time employment offer from an eligible British Columbia Public health authority in one of the following fields:
  • Physician;
  • Specialist;
  • Registered nurse;
  • Registered psychiatric nurse;
  • Nurse practitioner; or
  • Allied health professional such as a:
    • Diagnostic medical sonographer;
    • Clinical pharmacist;
    • Medical laboratory technologist;
    • Medical radiation technologist;
    • Occupational therapist; or
    • Physiotherapist.
  • Midwife

Applicant must be registered with the College of Midwives of British Columbia and must have an official letter (on letterhead) of confirmation from an established practice group in British Columbia which confirms their acceptance into the group as an affiliated midwife for a duration of at least six months.

Note: Both applicant and the head of the practice group must sign the letter.

• Have at least two years of paid full-time or full-time equivalent work in the skilled occupation offered to them. Applicants need to sufficiently demonstrate how their work experience are directly related to the skilled occupation as per the NOC skill level of the BC job offer;
• Language requirements:
  • For NOC level O or A occupations, no language test results are required. However, the BC PNP might require valid language test results at its discretion so as to determine whether the applicant has the language proficiency to perform the duties of the desired position; and
  • For NOC level B occupations, applicants must demonstrate adequate language proficiency in English or French. A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 in all competencies.
• Meet minimum income requirements and pay for housing and living expenses in British Columbia by way of showing:
  • The number of dependents;
  • Annual wage in the province; and
  • Location of residence in the province

International Graduate Category

Eligible applicants must:

• • have graduated from an eligible Canadian university or college in the last three years with a degree, diploma or certificate;

Note:

(i) diplomas obtained from private institutions are not eligible;

(ii) the diploma program must be of full time equivalent coursework and of at least 8 months, that is 2 semesters

(iii) the diploma program will not be eligible if more than one-quarter is co-op work or an internship.

• Have received an offer of paid, full-time employment from an eligible British Columbia employer. This does not apply for BC PNP Tech Pilot registrants;
• The job offer must be in an occupation classified as NOC level 0, A, or B;
• Meet minimum income requirements and pay for housing and living expenses in British Columbia by way of showing:
  • The number of dependents;
  • Annual wage in the province; and
  • Location of residence in the province
• Language requirements:
  • For NOC level O or A occupations, no language test results are required. However, the BC PNP might require valid language test results at its discretion so as to determine whether the applicant has the language proficiency to perform the duties of the desired position; and
  • For NOC level B, C or D occupations, applicants must demonstrate adequate language proficiency in English or French. A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 in all competencies.

International Post-Graduate Category

Eligible applicants must:

• Have obtained a Master or Doctoral degrees from an eligible educational institution in British Columbia in the natural, applied, or health sciences programs of study within the three years preceding the application to the BC PNP. The fields of study are as follows
  • Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences
  • Biological and biomedical sciences
  • Computer and information sciences and support services
  • Engineering
  • Engineering technology and engineering-related fields
  • Health professions and related programs
  • Mathematics and statistics
  • Natural resources conservation
  • Physical sciences
• Provide evidence that they intend to reside permanently in British Columbia, such as:
  • The length of current or previous periods of residence in British Columbia;
  • The applicant’s connections to British Columbia through work, study, or family;
  • A description of any settlement activities that the applicant has undertaken (finding a job or place to reside);
  • Current employment in British Columbia;
  • Employment search details (prospective employers, applications, networking efforts, business development, etc.);
  • Community involvement;
  • An applicant’s ability to be financially self-sufficient in British Columbia; or
  • A plan to obtain or maintain legal authorization to work in British Columbia