For most provinces, a provincial nominee program may be your most viable option if you intend to live in that province and are able to meet the eligibility for a qualifying program
Understanding your application options
How you apply will depend on the PNP category you’re applying to. It’s important to seek the correct immigration advisor to determine whether you meet all qualifications prior to starting a provincial nominee application.
Keep in mind that you might have two options when applying for a nomination from your province:
- Nomination under Express Entry PNP
- Nomination under non-Express Entry PNP
You may qualify in the one of the following BC PNP categories to apply for permanent residency
Skilled Worker (also offers express entry BC stream)
This category is relevant if you’re currently working in a skilled occupation in British Columbia.
To qualify for this stream, you must
- Have a valid job offer from a B.C. employer
- Have relevant work experience in the skilled occupation
Other eligibility criteria apply and must be examined during a consultation.
Healthcare Professional (also offers express entry BC stream)
To qualify for this stream, you must
- Be a physician, nurse, psychiatric nurse, or allied health professional
- Have a valid job offer from a BC public health authority
- Have relevant work experience in the occupation
Other eligibility criteria apply and must be examined during a consultation.
International Graduate (also offers express entry BC stream)
To qualify for this stream, you must
- Have completed a degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible institution in Canada in the last three years
- Have a valid job offer from a B.C. employer
Other eligibility criteria apply and must be examined during a consultation.
International Post-Graduate (also offers express entry BC stream)
To qualify for this stream, you must
- Have graduated with a master’s or doctorate (PhD) degree in the natural, applied or health sciences from an eligible program in the last three years
Other eligibility criteria apply and must be examined during a consultation.
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
To qualify for this stream, you must
- Have a valid job offer in any tourism, hospitality, long-haul trucking or food processing occupation in BC (for Northeast development regions, any unskilled occupation may qualify)
- Have been working with your employer for at least consecutive nine months prior to starting an application
Other eligibility criteria apply and must be examined during a consultation.
How do I start an application?
We’re your first step in starting a citizenship application. Complete an eligibility assessment here