British Columbia (BC) is Canada’s westernmost province, widely known for its Pacific coastline and mountain ranges. It is one of the most diverse provinces and is home to the country’s third-largest city, Vancouver. Vancouver is consistently listed as one of the world’s best cities, making it ever-popular with immigrants. Here’s a short breakdown of life in BC.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (British Columbia PNP, or BC PNP) is aimed at providing a fast-track service for permanent resident applications for experienced and skilled workers. It also caters to business people and their eligible family members to settle in BC permanently.
The British Columbia PNP was also designed to attract foreign nationals with the necessary skills and experience targeted by the province. These foreign nationals include high-impact workers and entrepreneurs suitable for BC’s labour market and economic development priorities.
Foreign nationals applying through the BC PNP enjoy faster processing times than other Canadian immigration programs, which is just one of the advantages of applying for permanent residence through the BC PNP.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, or BC PNP, creates immigration pathways for skilled workers with the relevant work experience and training to fill in-demand jobs in British Columbia.
The immigration process and registration for the BC PNP depend on which of the pathways you can apply for. This is determined by your:
National Occupational Classification (NOC);
Work Experience;
Skill Level; or
International Student Status.
Those who successfully apply to immigrate to Canada through the program can get permanent residence when they receive a Provincial Nomination (PN) from the province. To qualify for all PNPs, you will also need the following:
Medical Certificate;
Police Clearance;
Biometrics;
Security Checks; and
Federal Checks.
If you get a nomination from the province, you, your spouse or partner, and your dependent children can apply for permanent residence in British Columbia.
