British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) enables British Columbia to nominate skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs for Canadian permanent residence. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate's CRS score in Express Entry — virtually guaranteeing an ITA.

Streams Overview

BC PNP has two main pillars:

1. Skills Immigration (SI): For skilled workers and international graduates with a job offer from a BC employer. Sub-streams include: - Skilled Worker — NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 with a full-time, indeterminate job offer - Healthcare Professional — specifically for health-care roles - International Graduate — BC degree/diploma graduates with a local job offer - Entry Level and Semi-Skilled — limited occupations in tourism, hospitality, food processing, and long-haul trucking

2. Express Entry BC (EEBC): Mirrors the SI streams but candidates must have an active Express Entry profile. Nomination elevates CRS by 600 points.

BC Tech Pilot

The BC Tech Pilot fast-tracks workers in 29 eligible tech occupations. Applicants with a job offer in a designated tech NOC receive priority registration invitations based on a registration score.

Registration System

BC PNP uses a competitive registration system rather than a first-come, first-served queue. Candidates register interest and receive a score; IRCC issues invitations (EOIs) periodically. The registration score is based on wage, NOC skill level, regional district, and Express Entry profile status.