The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in British Columbia (BC) recently released details about the invitations it issued for individuals seeking permanent residency through the Skilled Worker program, which also includes an Express Entry BC option (EEBC).
Who was included in the July 3, 2024 BC PNP invitations?
77 invites to apply to permanent residency were sent out to candidates. The invitations can be summarized as follows:
- The draw types were childcare, construction, healthcare, tech, and veterinary care.
- The highest number of invitations to apply for permanent residency was sent out to the Tech category.
- The lowest number of invitations to apply were sent out to the veterinary care category.
The stream through which the invitations were sent out were part of the BC PNP’s Skilled Worker, International Graduate stream.
What is the International Graduate stream under the Skilled Worker program in BC?
This stream is for:
- Recent graduates.
- Who have gained a degree, diploma or certificate.
- From an eligible post-secondary institution in Canada.
This is the recommended program for international students or individuals who have recently completed an educational diploma or certificate in Canada. For more details on the Skilled Worker, International Graduate stream, please visit the BC PNP guide.
What is the scoring system under the BC PNP?
The score is part of your application process to the BC PNP, which is:
- Create a BCPNP Online account and register yourself into the system.
- After registering, you will receive a score.
- The score is based on Human Capital Factors and Economic Factors, which include:
- Work experience
- Education
- Language proficiency
- Wage
- Location in BC
The total points available under this scoring system are out of 200.
Streams under the BC PNP program for permanent residency
After you receive your score, you will be put in a registration pool for your stream. The potential streams include:
- Skilled Worker;
- Health Authority;
- International Graduate;
- International Post-Graduate;
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled.
These streams are described at length on the BC PNP Skills Immigration page.
What is the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program?
With all this knowledge about how to apply, you might be wondering what exactly this program is. This program is part of British Columbia’s scheme to guide applicants towards permanent residency in the province.
An important detail to note is that some of the programs have an Express Entry BC (EEBC) choice. Eligibility for this depends on:
- If you are in the federal Express Entry pool already and;
- You qualify for one of the Skills Immigration streams listed above.
How long will I have to wait for an invitation to apply to permanent residency?
The initial registration of your BC PNP application remains valid for 12 months. After receiving an invitation, the applicant has 30 days to submit a completed application.
The Skills Immigration program is one offshoot of the BC PNP. Applicants seeking permanent residency in British Columbia may also find the Entrepreneur Immigration program valuable.