British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)

Of all the Canadian provinces, British Columbia has one of the greatest diversity. The province, which is host the third-largest city in the country, Vancouver, is one of the most popular places for immigrants to move because it offers a variety of special benefits.

British Columbia constantly needs competent workers to support its economic growth. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, the province’s Provincial Nominee Program, was created to address this demand. The program gives the province the opportunity to choose suitable candidates and suggest them for permanent residence in Canada.

BC PNP Document Requirement

Again, depending on the program you apply for, the documentation needed to apply for BC PNP may change. The following list includes a few basic ones that are required for nearly all programs.

• A valid passport.
• Evidence of financial stability.
• Language proficiency test scorecard.
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
• Evidence of legal status.
• Employment offer from a BC employer (if applicable).
• Reference letters.

Different BC PNP Streams

The BC PNP streams can be broadly divided into three categories which are 

• British Columbia Skills Immigration
• Express Entry BC
• British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration

British Columbia Skills Immigration

Workers with in-demand skills in the province can apply under the stream. It is a set of immigration streams that nominate candidates for permanent residence in Canada who are workers or international students with the required expertise to support BC’s economy. The stream can be broken into other categories, each of which is intended to attract specific kinds of talents. The various British Columbia Skills Immigration streams are:

1. BC Skilled Worker

The stream is meant for people who have received a job offer for a skilled position from a BC employer. To be qualified to apply, aspirants must have extensive expertise in the related field, be in good financial standing, and meet other conditions.

2. BC Healthcare Professional

Nursing, medical, psychiatric, and allied health professionals who want to immigrate to Canada and have experience are eligible for this stream. The applicant must be a specialist in the field and have at minimum two years of relevant work experience to be considered for the stream.

3. BC International Graduate

The stream is suitable for individuals who have completed studies from an accredited Canadian university or college in the past three years. You must have a job offer from a BC employer in order to be accepted for the category.

4. BC International Post-Graduate

Graduates holding Master’s or Doctoral degrees in the natural, applied, or health sciences from a BC university or institute are eligible for this category. The degree must be earned within two years of program application. It is not necessary to have a work offer in order to apply for the position.

5. BC entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker

Workers in some entry-level or semi-skilled occupations in industries such as tourism/hospitality, food processing, or long-haul trucking are considered for this category. Some of the parameters for utilizing the program include having at least a high school education, a minimum of nine months of work experience in the underlying sector, and suitability for full-time employment in BC.

Express Entry BC

Those with an Express Entry profile and those who are fit for one of the three Federal Economic Immigration Programs (Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Economic Class)  are accepted for the stream. Only skilled workers, healthcare professionals, international graduates, and postgraduates are authorized for the British Columbia Express Entry Stream.

British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration

The stream is designed for skilled businesspeople who are interested in running a business in the province. The stream is a route for temporary to permanent immigration, which permits applicants to enter Canada as temporary residents before becoming permanent residents. The various BC Entrepreneur Immigration streams are:

British Columbia Entrepreneur

The stream is meant for entrepreneurs who are looking to move permanently to BC. Candidates must have proven managerial experience, have a minimum personal net worth and adhere to all other program conditions in order to be eligible for the stream.

British Columbia Entrepreneur Regional Pilot

The stream helps skilled business owners who want to run a business in the province in obtaining PR in Canada. The underlying business must be established in smaller Canadian communities. To be considered for the program, the applicant must have a personal net worth of at least $300,000 and satisfy the other associated criteria.

British Columbia Strategic Projects

British Columbia Strategic Projects is an initiative for thriving foreign-owned companies seeking to commence a branch office or other activity in BC. The people involved may be considered for permanent residency status after having run the BC business for a while. Both an Express Entry profile and a job offer are not necessary for applicants to apply under this category; but, they must meet other eligibility standards in order to be accepted under the program.