Skills Immigration is for skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in British Columbia. This category is a points-based invitation system. The process involves registering and applying online for the BC PNP and a paper application process for permanent residency. The Skills Immigration (SI) – Skilled Worker category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a way for workers in a professional, management, technical, trade or other skilled occupation to gain permanent residence in B.C. This category is required to have a valid job offer (noc 0, A or B) from a BC employer. Minimum 2 years of work experience required in the related field.
An employer should be eligible to support the application. Your employer must be willing to support your application. They must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfill certain responsibilities during the application process.
To start the application process under this stream, applicants can apply online with BCPNP. Once the profile is invited to apply with the highest scores through BCPNP Online.
To be eligible for the program, you will need to satisfy the criteria in one of the following categories: