{"id":1326,"date":"2019-07-07T10:47:32","date_gmt":"2019-07-07T10:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canadacis.org\/?page_id=1326"},"modified":"2021-12-09T08:31:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T08:31:15","slug":"british-columbia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.canadacis.org\/immigration\/pnp\/british-columbia\/","title":{"rendered":"British Columbia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t British Columbia (BC)<\/strong> is a Canadian province situated in the westernmost part. It is known for its Pacific coastline and mountain ranges and is one of the most diverse provinces in Canada. It is home to Vancouver, Canada’s third-largest city and the world\u2019s best city to live in.<\/p> Considered as Canada\u2019s gateway province, British Columbia features urban areas such as Vancouver; and rural areas with mountain and valley landscapes. The province offers new immigrants and their families lucrative job opportunities and prestigious schools.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The British Columbia government operates The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (British Columbia PNP) in partnership with the IRCC. It aims to provide a fast-track service for permanent resident applications for experienced and skilled workers. It is also for business people and their eligible family members to settle in BC permanently.<\/span><\/p> Additionally, the British Columbia PNP aims to attract immigrants with the necessary skills and experience targeted by the province. They include high-impact workers and entrepreneurs suitable for BC\u2019s labor market and economic development priorities.<\/span><\/p> The<\/span> BC PNP<\/span><\/a> is one of the simplest immigration programs with easier requirements and the fastest stream for foreign workers in technical occupations. The application for nomination is made with the province, and once nominated, the candidate may already apply for Permanent Residency with the federal government.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Skills Immigration targets skilled and semi-skilled workers for highly needed workers in British Columbia. This system assigns a point value to various factors in the application. If you plan to settle in B.C., the Skilled Immigrant stream can help you become a permanent resident.<\/span><\/p> The B.C. Skilled Immigrant application process can be done via online application or paper-based. The Skilled Immigrant sub-streams migrants may or may not have job experience in this field. The following are the SI sub-categories:\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Check if you are eligible.<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t This stream is connected to the federal Express Entry system. It is a faster way for eligible skilled workers to complete an immigration process. Check for complete details and requirements.<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t This stream provides an avenue for experienced entrepreneurs who want to put up a business in B.C. It is a points-based invitation system. Applicants for this stream must have the required personal and investment funds.Immigration through BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You may submit your application for the British Columbia PNP under one of the following categories:\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSkills Immigration<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpress Entry<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t
<\/span>After creating an active profile in Canada\u2019s federal Express Entry pool, you will register with B.C.\u2019s Skilled Immigration Registration System. You will be invited to apply if you get selected by the province. If your application is successful, you will be granted a provincial nomination which ensures your approval with Canada\u2019s Express Entry and your Permanent Residency.\u00a0
<\/span>Here are the available streams in this category:<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Entrepreneur Immigration<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t
<\/span>One of the requirements to meet in this stream is that the applicant must have a minimum personal net worth of $600,000. Proof of business or management is also a requirement.
<\/span>The following are available options in this category:<\/b><\/p>