Note that the province of Quebec has its own unique immigration selection system and a points system that is also different from other provinces. Provincial Nominee Programs PNPs that allow accelerated immigration processing according to provincial needs have been set up in most provinces in Canada. There are basically two types of PNP programs. The first type is the skilled worker PNP. This program will allow expedited processing for skilled workers that have a job offer from a local provincial business in an occupation or business sector that meets local provincial needs.
The following may also be requirements for some PNP streams:. The second type of program is a business immigration program. Most business immigration PNPs allow expedited immigration processing if the applicant does some variation of one of the following in the province:.
With the Provincial Nominee Program PNP applications, the first step is for the application to be approved by the province. In most cases, this first step is completed quickly. Home Immigrate to B. Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC Estimated processing time months Post-nomination requests If you have been nominated, and if any of the following apply, you will need to submit a post-nomination request: your employment status has changed i.
Need more information? Related Topics. Go back to the top of the page. This practically guarantees receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence in the next Express Entry draw. If you want to immigrate to British Columbia as an entrepreneur, you have three options to choose from:. Based on the information provided, you will receive a score. Eligible candidates are placed in the qualified pool. Periodically, the highest scoring candidates are invited to apply.
If you are successful, you will then be given a two-year work permit and you will be allowed to establish your business in B. You will have up to 20 months to implement your business plan. You will then be able to receive a provincial nomination from B. If you are interested in the Strategic Projects Category , you must first make sure that your company is eligible, and that your key staff are eligible.
You will be first required to make an exploratory visit to B. At this stage, you will be required to provide the company details, your proposed investment in B. You must submit your application within 90 days. If your application is approved, you and each key staff member must sign a corporate Performance Agreement with the province. Each of you will then receive a work permit support letter and you will be able to apply for a work permit through IRCC.
After that you will receive a provincial nomination and will have days to submit your application for permanent residence with IRCC. British Columbia frequently holds Tech draws, where they invite eligible skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination.
The initiative started as a pilot program in to address the province's labour shortage in the tech sector. In June , the province made it a permanent program. This program is for skilled workers who have a job offer in B.
The job offer also has to be at least one year in duration, and have calendar days remaining at the time of applying. Step 1: Depending on your specific situation, choose the stream that is right for you. Find out if you are eligible for the chosen stream. If you are an employer in B. Fax: Phone: Please note that this is a voicemail line Your privacy. This includes local business owners who may have an interest in the outcome of a BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration application where it relates to the potential sale of their business.
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