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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a program through which the province of British Columbia in Canada selects and nominates individuals who have the skills, qualifications, and work experience required to contribute to the province's economic growth. Successful nominees can apply for Canadian permanent residence through the federal government.
Here are some key features of the BC PNP,
1. Streams: The BC PNP consists of several streams, each targeting different categories of individuals. These streams include the Skills Immigration stream, Express Entry BC stream, Entrepreneur Immigration stream, and the Tech Pilot stream.
2. Skills Immigration stream: This stream is designed for skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in British Columbia. It includes various categories such as Skilled Worker, Healthcare Professional, International Graduate, International Post-Graduate, and Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled Worker.
3. Express Entry BC stream: This stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry system, which manages applications for permanent residence under three federal economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Candidates with a profile in the Express Entry pool may be invited to apply for nomination by British Columbia.
4. Entrepreneur Immigration stream: This stream is for experienced entrepreneurs who intend to establish or invest in a business in British Columbia. It consists of two categories: the Entrepreneur Category for individuals who wish to start a new business, and the Regional Pilot Category for entrepreneurs interested in establishing businesses in regional communities.
5. Tech Pilot stream: This stream is designed to meet the demand for skilled workers in the technology sector. It provides a fast-track process for eligible tech workers with job offers in 29 in-demand occupations.
6. Points-based system: The BC PNP uses a points-based system to assess and rank candidates based on various factors such as education, work experience, language proficiency, and connections to British Columbia. The highest-scoring candidates in each category are invited to apply for provincial nomination.
7. Nomination and application process: Once nominated by British Columbia, candidates can apply for permanent residence to the federal government through the Provincial Nominee Program stream. If the federal government approves the application, the candidate and their eligible family members can become permanent residents of Canada.
To get the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the program's requirements, eligibility criteria, application process, and any recent changes, it is crucial to visit the official website of the British Columbia government or consult us at,
Westland Immigration & Visa Services Inc.
Mr. Varinder Sharma (Director, MCom, Dip. Imm. Law), (RCIC), Member ICCRC
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