The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is for workers who have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory and want to become permanent residents of Canada. Each province and territory focuses on different criteria for this program. Although our team at Nation Rise can assist you with PNP programs in multiple provinces, we will be focusing on BC PNP in this section.

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There are 5 categories in this program:

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1. Skilled Worker

2. Healthcare Professional

3. International Graduate

4. International Post-Graduate

5. Entry Level and Semi-Skilled

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1. Skilled Worker

 

This category is for workers who are in a professional, management, technical, trade, or other skilled occupation.

 

1.1 Eligibility

 

In order to qualify for the Skilled Worker category, you must:

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• have accepted a full-time permanent job (or one with no set end date) from a BC employer

  • the job must be in a NOC skilled occupation (Skill Level 0, A, or B)

  • click here to find your NOC​ Skill Level

• be qualified to perform the duties of the job​

• have at least 2 years of directly related work experience

• show you can support yourself and your dependents

  • click here and visit the "Minimum Income Requirements - Skills Immigration" section​

• have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada

• for NOC B occupations, meet minimum language requirements

  • CLB Level 4 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing​

• have a wage offer in line with BC wage rates for the occupation

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Click here for employer requirements and responsibilities.

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For more in-depth information, please review the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide.

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2. Healthcare Professional

 

This category is for workers such as physicians, specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals.

 

2.1 Eligibility

 

In order to qualify for the Healthcare Professionals category, you must:

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• ​have the support of, or a full-time permanent job offer (or one with no set end date) from a public health authority

• if you are a midwife, have a letter of confirmation from an established practice group in BC

• qualify to work in your occupation in BC

• have at least 2 years of directly related work experience

• show you can support yourself and your dependents

  • click here and visit the "Minimum Income Requirements - Skills Immigration" section​

• have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada

• for NOC B occupations, meet minimum language requirements

  • CLB Level 4 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing​

• have a wage offer in line with BC wage rates for the occupation​

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Click here for employer requirements and responsibilities.

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For more in-depth information, please review the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide.

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3. International Graduate

 

This category is for international students who have graduated from a Canadian university or college.

 

3.1 Eligibility

 

In order to qualify for the International Graduate category, you must:

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• ​have accepted a full-time permanent job (or one with no set end date) from a BC employer

  • the job must be in a NOC skilled occupation (Skill Level 0, A, or B)

  • click here to find your NOC​ Skill Level

• qualify to work in your occupation in BC

• show you can support yourself and your dependents

  • click here and visit the "Minimum Income Requirements - Skills Immigration" section​

• have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada

• have completed a degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible post-secondary institution in Canada in the past 3 years

• for NOC B occupations, meet minimum language requirements

  • CLB Level 4 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing​

• have a wage offer in line with BC wage rates for the occupation

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Click here for employer requirements and responsibilities.

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For more in-depth information, please review the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide.

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4. International Post-Graduate

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This category is for international students who have obtained a graduate degree from an eligible BC institution.

 

4.1 Eligibility

 

In order to qualify for the International Post-Graduate category, you must:

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• obtained a master's or doctorate (PhD) degree in the natural, applied, or health sciences​

• have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada

• have completed a valid graduate program of study at an eligible post-secondary institution in BC in the last 3 years

  • click here for​ a list of eligible programs of study

• show your intent and ability to live in BC

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No job offer needed for this category.

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For more in-depth information, please review the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide.

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5. Entry Level and Semi-Skilled

 

This category is for workers in a valid tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, or food processing occupation.

 

5.1 Eligibility

 

In order to qualify for the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category, you must:

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• have accepted a full-time permanent job (or one with no set end date) from a BC employer in a specific occupation in tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, or the food processing industry

  • for the Northeast Development Region of BC, you may apply in any NOC occupation (Skill Level C or D)

  • click here to find your NOC​ Skill Level

• have been working full-time for your employer for a minimum of 9 consecutive months before applying

• meet minimum language and education requirements

  • CLB Level 4 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing​

• qualify to do the job offered to you

• show you can support yourself and your dependents

  • click here and visit the "Minimum Income Requirements - Skills Immigration" section​

• have legal immigration status in Canada

• be earning a wage in line with BC wage rates for the occupation

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Click here for employer requirements and responsibilities.

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For more in-depth information, please review the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide.

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