British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a key immigration initiative designed to help the province of British Columbia attract and retain skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs.
The BCPNP is one of Canada’s PNPs. With 10 different immigration streams, the program is very diverse, with two categories for skilled workers and international graduates in Canada and post-graduates in British Columbia: Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration, and an extra one for entrepreneurs.

Key Streams of BC PNP

1. Skills Immigration

Targets skilled workers, healthcare professionals, and international graduates.

Skilled Worker

Healthcare Professional

International Graduate

International Post-Graduate

Entry Level and Semi-Skilled

2. Express Entry BC

For candidates who have a valid Express Entry profile and meet the criteria for one of the Skills Immigration categories.

3. Entrepreneur Immigration

For individuals looking to start or invest in a business in British Columbia.

Entrepreneur

Regional Entrepreneur

Eligibility Requirements

Skills Immigration

Requires a job offer from a BC employer, relevant work experience, and meeting education and language requirements.

Entrepreneur Immigration

Requires a viable business proposal, investment in a new or existing business, and relevant business experience.

Application Process

1. Register: Most candidates must register with the BC PNP Online system to receive a score based on a points system.
2. Receive Invitation: High-scoring candidates are invited to apply.
3. Apply: Submit a full application to the BC PNP.
4. Nomination: If successful, receive a nomination from the province, which can then be used to apply for permanent residency through IRCC.