British Columbia Nominee Program
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program provides the pathway to this province of Canada to get skilled and qualified workers from all over the globe, according to economic demand of the province which is most economically developed among Canadian States. The BCPNP allows skilled workers and entrepreneurs to get permanent residency through different streams and the selected candidate by these PNP streams can apply for the permanent residency in Canada through IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
By the start of this year the new registration system launched by BCPNP named as Skilled Immigration Registration System (SIRS) which deals with the applications of interested candidates for BCPNP. It is the Expression of Interest base system like Express Entry which describes points to the applicants and selects the applicants with the best score.
For occupations
For occupations classified as NOC level B, applicants must have sufficient language proficiency in English or French by showing a minimum score of benchmark 4 under the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) in all competencies and for occupations classified as NOC level 0 or A, no language test results are necessary but if the applicant is claiming points for language. The BC PNP, however, may require valid language test results to determine proficiency in English. Candidate must have to demonstrate minimum income requirements and employer offering job must meet the requirements for employers in BC.
Express Entry stream
First we will mention here the Express Entry stream which deals with the BCPNP to select candidates for British Columbia like here is British Columbia PNP Skills Immigration stream which deals with SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY which is for the candidates who have eligible Canadian job offer in a skilled occupation with many years of experience or training under skilled occupation. The job offer must be in an occupation classified as NOC level 0, A, or B.
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY in which candidate must have a job offer from eligible BC Public Health Authority in health care like Physician, Psychiatric nurse, helping health professionals among the 11 qualifying occupations in BC and must have two years experience in offered skilled occupation. As a midwife, an applicant must be registered with the College of Midwives of British Columbia and have a letter of confirmation from an established practise group in British Columbia confirming their acceptance into the group as an affiliated midwife for a period of at least six months and signed by the head of the practice group.
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE
Then INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE CATEGORY which is for the candidates who have done their graduation in recent past two years from any eligible institute in Canada. Along with this, a job offer is needed which should be full-time employment for an occupation classified as NOC level 0, A, or B from an eligible B.C. employer.
INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE
Along with this INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE CATEGORY which is designed for the students having masters or doctor degrees in fields like 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 and Physical sciences from any eligible institute from BC and candidates have to provide evidence that they intend to live in British Columbia permanently.
ENTRY LEVEL AND SEMI SKILLED WORKER
And finally the ENTRY LEVEL AND SEMI SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY, including employment in the Northeast Development Region of BC, which is for the workers who are currently living and working in semi-skilled positions in industries like food processing, hospitality or long haul trucking or employed in the North East Development Region of British Columbia. To be an eligible candidate must have received an offer of indeterminate, full-time employment from an eligible B.C. employer, in an eligible occupation, have been employed full-time in an ELSS eligible occupation for at least nine consecutive months immediately before applying with the same B.C. employer supporting the application. Maintain full-time employment throughout the application process and job offer too should remain valid throughout the process. Submit language proficiency test CLB 4 in all components.
EXPRESS ENTRY BRITISH COLUMBIA is aligned with the Federal Express Entry immigration selection system which significantly reduces processing time as Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC almost took 2-3 months. Potential Express Entry candidates are required to meet minimum provincial eligibility criteria for one of these categories under the BC PNP Skilled Workers (including Health Care Professionals category), International Post Graduates which could be applied without a job letter, International Graduates, International Post Graduates category, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Category.
BC ENTREPRENEUR IMMIGRATION has a unique registration system, known as the Entrepreneur Immigration Registration and the candidates who have registered must be invited to apply before they can submit an application to the program.
Successful candidates will obtain a work permit and, if the candidate in British Columbia fulfils the requirements of the stream on an ongoing basis, they will be able to apply for permanent residence in Canada. This stream provides a pathway to Canadian permanent residence for experienced business people who can establish themselves in B.C. and invest in and give benefits to the provincial economy. Minimum requirements include Personal net worth of at least $600,000, eligible experience as an active business owner with 100 per cent ownership of the business for at least three of the past five years or Post-secondary credential. Submit a business concept that demonstrates an active management role in the day-to-day operations of the proposed business and the creation of at least one new job in the proposed B.C. business with Personal investment of CAD $200,000 is eligible expenses. If proposing a key staff member, the investment requirement increases to $400,000 and the job creation to three.
BC PNP ENTREPRENEUR IMMIGRATION-REGIONAL PILOT is a new immigration pathway for foreign nationals want to start and run a new business in smaller communities across British Columbia which have fewer than 75,000 people. Two years pilot intended to help distribute economic benefits.
BRITISH COLUMBIA PNP POINT CALCULATOR:
Skilled immigration registration system SIRS online point-based immigration in which 120 points are dedicated to economic factors and 80 for the core human capital factors as divide out of total 200 points. SIRS also award bonus points for job offer, early work experience and education history.
To achieve Invitation to Apply 105 minimum are required for EE-BC Skilled Worker, 135 for EE-BC International Graduate, 135 Skills Immigration-Skilled worker, 105 for Skills Immigration-International Graduate, 95 points for Skills Immigration-Northern Pilot Project and 95 for Skills Immigration Entry-level and Semi-skilled. These points guarantee ITA but sometimes according to situation candidates with lower points can achieve ITA aswell.
British Columbia PNP SIRS Points calculator 2019 is here mentioned below:
| Skill Level of the B.C. Job Offer | Points |
|---|---|
| NOC Skill Level A (including Skill Type 0) | 25 |
| NOC Skill Level B | 10 |
| NOC Skill Level C | 5 |
| NOC Skill Level D | 5 |
Bonus points:
| Occupation is a “00” NOC | 15 |
| Occupation identified in the Top 100 occupations in the BC Labour Market Outlook 2014-2024 | 10 |
| Currently working in B.C. for the employer in occupation identified in the BC PNP registration | 10 |
| Maximum Score Available | 60 |
| Annual Wage of the B.C. Job Offer | Points |
|---|---|
| $100,000 and above | 50 |
| $97,500 to $99,999 | 38 |
| $95,000 to $97,499 | 37 |
| Maximum Score Available | 50 |
Annual wage decrease gradually and so the points decrease simultaneously but the maximum scores are 50 as mentioned above.
| Directly Related Work Experience in the Occupation of B.C. Job Offer | Points |
|---|---|
| 5+ years | 15 |
| 4 to 5 years | 12 |
| 3 to 4 years | 9 |
| 2 to 3 years | 6 |
| 1 to 2 years | 3 |
| Less than 1 year | 1 |
Bonus points:
| At least 1 year of directly related experience in Canada | 10 |
| Maximum Score Available | 25 |
EDUCATION Points
| EDUCATION | Points |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or Master’s degree | 17 |
| Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma | 11 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 11 |
| Trades certification | 11 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
| Non-trades certification or Diploma | 2 |
| High School | 0 |
Bonus points:
| Post-secondary education completed in B.C | 8 |
| Post-secondary education completed in Canada (outside of B.C.) | 6 |
| Education Credential Assessment from a qualified supplier | 4 |
| Trades certification assessment from the Industry Training Authority | 4 |
| Maximum Score Available | 25 |
Canadian Language Benchmark Level Points
| Canadian Language Benchmark Level | Points |
|---|---|
| 10+ | 30 |
| 9 | 26 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 7 | 18 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 4 | 6 |
| Below 4 | 0 |
| Maximum Score Available | 30 |
Regional District of Employment Points
| Regional District of Employment | Points |
|---|---|
| Stikine, Central Coast, Northern Rockies, Mount Waddington, Skeena-Queen Charlotte, Powell River, Sunshine Coast, Kootenay-Boundary, Alberni-Clayoquot | 10 |
| Kitimat-Stikine, Bulkley-Nechako, Squamish-Lillooet, Strathcona, Columbia-Shushwap, East Kootenay | 8 |
| Peace River, Comox Valley, Cariboo, Central Kootenay | 6 |
| Okanagan-Similkameen, Cowichan Valley, North Okanagan, Fraser-Fort George | 4 |
| Thompson-Nicola, Nanaimo, Central Okanagan | 2 |
| Capital, Fraser Valley | 2 |
| Greater Vancouver | 0 |
| Maximum Score Available | 10 |
Canada’s Express Entry program and British Columbia’s Skilled Immigration
Here is the list of the things needed to apply for BCPNP sub categories:
- ECA Educational Credential Assessment from any assessing authority
- IELTS test with CLB 4 in all components to prove English language proficiency
- Valid passport and travelling documents
- Work Related Reference Letters
- Employers need to substantiate the immigration application of their employees with a written offer of employment on the official company letterhead.
- Proof of having sufficient funds required to support themselves and family member
and other basic required documents.
British Columbia Occupation List
| Occupation | NOC Code |
|---|---|
| Retailer and Wholesale Trade Manager | NOC 0621 |
| Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers | NOC 0121 |
| Restaurant and Food Service Managers | NOC 0631 |
| Construction Managers | NOC 0711 |
| Corporate Sales Manager | NOC 0601 |
| Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers | NOC 0122 |
| Financial Managers | NOC 0111 |
| Senior Managers- Financial, Communications & Other Business Services | NOC 0013 |
| Computer & Information Manages | NOC 0213 |
| Facility Operation & Maintenance Managers | NOC 0714 |
| Senior Managers- Trade, Broadcasting & Other | NOC 0015 |
| Human Resources Manager | NOC 0112 |
| Accommodation Service Manager | NOC 0632 |
| Managers in Social, Community & Correctional Services | NOC 0423 |
| Managers in Transportation | NOC 0731 |
| Engineering Managers | NOC 0211 |
| Administrator-post-secondary & vocational training | NOC 0421 |
| Financial Auditors & Accountants | NOC 1111 |
| Information Systems Analysts & Consultants | NOC 2171 |
| Computer Programmers & Interactive Media Developers | NOC 2174 |
| College & Other Vocational Instructors | NOC 4021 |
| University Professors & Lecturers | NOC 4011 |
| Other Financial Officers | NOC 1114 |
| Software Engineers & Designers | NOC 2173 |
| Civil Engineers | NOC 2131 |
| Mechanical Engineers | NOC 2132 |
| Authors & Writers | NOC 5121 |
| Social Workers | NOC 4152 |
| Architects | NOC 2151 |
| Psychologists | NOC 4151 |