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BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

The BC PNP is administered in partnership with the federal government in accordance with the 2015 Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement (CBCIA). The Government of Canada allocates a limited number of nominations each year to British Columbia.

The Provincial Immigration Programs Act (Act) and the Provincial Immigration Programs Regulation (Regulation) governs provincial administration of the BC PNP.

BC PNP comprises of two main streams:

Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC Streams
The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) stream.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program/BC-PNP-pathways

Skills immigration and express entry BC steams

The BC PNP Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams are intended for workers or international graduates with the skills, education and/or experience required for high-demand occupations in B.C.

Once approved provincial nominee, you and your dependent family members can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to become a permanent resident of Canada in the Provincial Nominee Class.

Skills Immigration categories:

Express Entry BC categories:

Program Requirements – Skills Immigration

Applicants must meet all program requirements to be approved, or nominated, by the BC PNP. There are program requirements for each stage of the process including the registration, application, and nomination stages. Please carefully review the requirements in the sections below for complete details

General Requirements

The BC PNP Skills Immigration stream is an economic immigration option intended for people with the skills, experience and qualifications needed by B.C. employers. This stream is designed for individuals who are committed to live and work in B.C. and become permanent residents of Canada. To be eligible for the program, applicant will need to satisfy the criteria in one of the following categories:

Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker - managers, professionals and skilled trades people
Skills Immigration – Healthcare Professional - physicians, registered nurses and other allied health care workers employed with provincial health authorities
Skills Immigration – International Graduate - with a degree or diploma from a Canadian college or university
Skills Immigration – International Post-Graduate - with a master’s or doctorate degree in the natural, applied or health sciences from a B.C. university. Note that for this category only, a job offer is not required
Skills Immigration - Entry Level and Semi-Skilled - (including employment in the Northeast Development Region of B.C.) - workers in tourism/hospitality, food processing and long-haul trucking, OR entry level and semi-skilled workers who are residing in the Northeast Development Region of the province

All program and category requirements must be met at the time of registration and, if applicable, application.

Except where otherwise noted, the following are requirements in all categories of both the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration streams:

Your B.C. employer has offered, and you have accepted, indeterminate*, full-time employment in an eligible occupation located in B.C. (Exception: Skills Immigration - International Post-Graduate and EEBC - International Post-Graduate). Positions that require the employee to spend the majority of time outside of B.C. do not qualify.
You must be qualified for the offered position. The BC PNP may refer to the National Occupational Classification (NOC), WorkBC or industry standards to determine the minimum qualifications for an occupation.
The wage you have been offered must be competitive with B.C. wage rates for the occupation.
• To meet program criteria, if you are registering and/or applying with a job offer for an occupation classified under NOC Skill Levels B, C, or D, you must demonstrate English or French language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 in each of the four competencies: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
If the position offered to you is classified under NOC Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A, you are not required to submit valid language test results at the time of registration unless you are claiming points for language. However, at its discretion, the BC PNP may require valid language test results during application assessment to determine whether you have the language proficiency to perform the duties of the position.
If you are claiming points for language under the registration system, you must provide the BC PNP with a copy of your language test results at the time of application, regardless of the NOC skill level of your B.C. job offer.
You must demonstrate that you meet minimum income requirements.
In the five years preceding your application, and throughout the BC PNP application process, you and your spouse or common-law partner must not have held a combined ownership/equity stake of more than 10 per cent in the B.C. Company that has offered you employment.
Your employment must provide economic benefit to B.C. For example, your employment will contribute to:
- maintaining or creating jobs for Canadians
- transferring knowledge and skills to Canadians
- supporting the development of proprietary new products
- building the workforce for a major project
Your employment must not adversely affect the settlement of a labor dispute, or the employment of anyone involved in any such dispute, or adversely impact training or employment opportunities for British Columbians.
If invited to apply, you must submit the $1150 application fee with your online application before your application will be processed. Incomplete applications will not be approved, and application fees will only be refunded if you withdraw your application before the BC PNP begins to assess it.
You may contact the BC PNP in writing by sending an email to PNPinfo@gov.bc.ca to withdraw your application and find out if you are eligible for a refund. Please provide your full name, your date of birth, and your BC PNP application file number in your email. Withdrawal requests submitted in-person or through voicemail will not be accepted.
For the purposes of assessing your work experience in Canada, the BC PNP will only consider work experience that was obtained while you were legally authorized to work. You must also meet other category-specific work experience requirements.
The BC PNP will, not nominate you if you
are prohibited from entering Canada
o if your status has expired, and you cannot demonstrate that you have applied for restoration of status within the 90-day eligibility period, you will be considered out of status
are working in Canada without authorization
have an unresolved refugee claim in Canada
are under a removal order in or outside of Canada

You must inform the BC PNP if there is a change in your circumstances. These may include, but are not limited to, the following:

change of employer
change of job title and duties
decrease in salary
change in number of dependants
change in immigration status

An individual can only have one active BC PNP registration and/or application at a time

Minimum Income Requirements - Skills Immigration

To be eligible for the BC PNP's Skills Immigration streams, except for the International PostGraduate stream, you must meet minimum income requirements according to your:

Annual wage in B.C.
Location of residence in B.C.
Number of dependants

The BC PNP has established minimum family income thresholds for the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the rest of B.C. Your family must meet the minimum family income threshold for your chosen area of residence.
Family income is the total of

Your regular gross annual wage from the B.C. employer supporting your BC PNP application plus
If applicable, your spouse or common-law partner's regular gross annual wage in B.C. Your spouse or common-law partner must have a valid work permit or valid employment authorization

In calculating your family income, the BC PNP will only consider regular gross annual wages. BC PNP does not consider bonuses, commissions, profit-sharing distributions, tips/gratuities, overtime wages, housing allowances, room and board or other similar payments to be part of your wage. Please note that for the purposes of determining your family income, your annual wage is calculated using the number of hours worked in a week to a maximum of 40 hours/week x 52 weeks per year. For long-haul truck drivers, your annual wage is calculated using the number of hours worked in a week to a maximum of 60 hours/week x 52 weeks.

• For the purpose of calculating family size, dependants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are not included in the calculation.

The onus is on your employer to demonstrate that the offered wage is genuine and bona fide.

pplications will not be approved where the BC PNP believes that the offered wage has been inflated or increased for the purpose of meeting minimum income requirements, or for the purpose of obtaining a higher registration score.

If you are working for your B.C. employer on a valid work permit, you must be able to demonstrate a history of earning the offered wage and a history of meeting minimum income requirements prior to submitting a registration and application to the BC PNP.

Entry level and semi-skilled applicants must be able to demonstrate a history of meeting the applicable income threshold requirement for the full nine month period prior to submitting a registration and application.

f you were originally hired based on a positive federal Labour Market Impact Assessment, the wage you are earning at the time of registration and/or application must be equal to or greater than the wage stated in the offer of employment and on the Labour Market Impact Assessment.

Your spouse or common-law partner’s annual wage will only be included in the family income calculation if your spouse or common-law partner has a valid work permit or valid employment authorization, and is currently employed in B.C. The table below includes the size of your family unit(your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children, whether or not they come with you to live in B.C.), to determine if you meet the minimum family income threshold for your area of residence.

Please note that your spouse will be included in the size of your family unless you provide a signed Statutory Declaration of your official separation, a Divorce Certificate, or an equivalent official document indicating that the relationship has ended.

Please also note that the number of dependants declared on your federal application for permanent residence to IRCC must match the number of dependants listed on your BC PNP application.

The BC PNP must be informed of any changes to your family size throughout the BC PNP and IRCC permanent residence application process.

Any changes to your dependant information may affect minimum income requirements. Failure to notify the BC PNP of any changes may result in a refusal of your application or withdrawal of your nomination.

Family Income Threshold by Area of Residence
Size of Family	Greater Vancouver Regional District	Rest of B.C.
1	$22,804	$19,006
2	$28,390	$23,659
3	$34,902	$29,087
4	$42,376	$35,316
5	$48,062	$40,054
6	$54,205	$45,175
7 or more	$60,350	$50,296

The income thresholds in this table represent 90% of an amount calculated from the appropriate 2017 Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) figures set by Statistics Canada. This table is updated regularly to reflect the latest LICO figures.

Language Requirements - Skills Immigration

While language test results may not be mandatory for the category under which you are registering, providing valid language test results may impact your registration score.

To meet program criteria, if you are registering and/or applying with a job offer for an occupation classified under NOC Skill Levels B, C, or D, you must submit valid language test results showing you have obtained a minimum score equal to or greater than a benchmark 4 under the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) in all four competencies: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

If the occupation offered to you is classified under NOC Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A, you are not required to submit valid language test results at the time of registration unless you are claiming points for language. However, at its discretion, the BC PNP may require valid language test results during application assessment to determine whether you have the language proficiency to perform the duties of the position.

If you are claiming points for language under the registration system, you must provide the BC PNP with a copy of your language test results at the time of application, regardless of the NOC skill level of your B.C. job offer.

A benchmark score of 4 is considered Basic Proficiency and means that you can:

communicate basic needs and personal experience
follow, with considerable effort, simple formal and informal conversations
read a simple set of instructions in plain language
write short messages, postcards, notes or directions

The valid language test results must be from one of the following language proficiency tests administered by a designated testing agency:

theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
theCanadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
theTest d'évaluation de français (TEF)

Test results will be considered valid for the two years from the date of issuance. Test results must be valid at the time of registration (if required to meet category requirements) AND application.

The following table shows the minimum scores required in each of the designated tests to meet CLB 4:

Minimum Language Test Scores Required
	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS	4.5	3.5	4.0	4.0
CELPIP	4	4	4	4
TEF	145	121	181	181

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Skills-Immigration

Program Requirements - Express Entry BC

Express Entry is an online application management system introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in January 2015. British Columbia introduced Express Entry BC (EEBC) at the same time. EEBC allows the BC PNP to use IRCC’s Express Entry system to meet the province’s specific labour market needs.

General Requirements – Express Entry BC

You must meet all of the following EEBC requirements to receive priority processing of your permanent residence application. You must:

meet the criteria for at least one of the federal economic immigration programs subject to IRCC’s Express Entry system
obtain a valid IRCC Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code, and indicate your interest in immigrating to B.C.
receive a nomination under one of the BC PNP’s EEBC categories

If you are interested in applying to the BC PNP under an EEBC category, you need to ensure that you meet the minimum criteria for both the relevant BC PNP category as well as one of the eligible federal economic immigration programs.

You must meet the minimum criteria for one of the categories under the Express Entry BC stream:

All EEBC categories, with the exception of EEBC – International Post-Graduate, require a valid offer of indeterminate*, full-time employment from a B.C. employer. Positions that require the employee to spend the majority of time outside of B.C. do not qualify.

In addition to meeting BC PNP requirements, you must also meet the minimum criteria for one of the following federal economic immigration programs:

These federal programs require a language proficiency test at a prescribed level and may require an independent evaluation of your education that is assessed against Canadian standards.

You must review IRCC’s Express Entry system, complete the self-assessment, and if eligible, create a profile. You must also indicate that you are interested in settling in B.C.

You will be required to enter information regarding your education, language and work experience as part of the Express Entry system.

If you meet the criteria for one of the federal economic immigration programs subject to Express Entry, you will receive an Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code. These are specific numbers assigned only to you.

Except where otherwise noted, the following are requirements in all categories of both the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration streams:

Your B.C. employer has offered, and you have accepted, indeterminate*, full-time employment in an eligible occupation located in B.C. (Exception: Skills Immigration - International Post-Graduate and EEBC - International Post-Graduate). Positions that require the employee to spend the majority of time outside of B.C. do not qualify.
You must be qualified for the offered position. The BC PNP may refer to the National Occupational Classification (NOC), WorkBC or industry standards to determine the minimum qualifications for an occupation.
The wage you have been offered must be competitive with B.C. wage rates for the occupation.
To meet program criteria, if you are registering and/or applying with a job offer for an occupation classified under NOC Skill Levels B, C, or D, you must demonstrate English or French language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 in each of the four competencies: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
If the position offered to you is classified under NOC Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A, you are not required to submit valid language test results at the time of registration unless you are claiming points for language. However, at its discretion, the BC PNP may require valid language test results during application assessment to determine whether you have the language proficiency to perform the duties of the position.
If you are claiming points for language under the registration system, you must provide the BC PNP with a copy of your language test results at the time of application, regardless of the NOC skill level of your B.C. job offer
You must demonstrate that you meet minimum income requirements.
In the five years preceding your application, and throughout the BC PNP application process, you and your spouse or common-law partner must not have held a combined ownership/equity stake of more than 10 per cent in the B.C. company that has offered you employment.
Your employment must provide economic benefit to B.C. For example, your employment will contribute to:
- maintaining or creating jobs for Canadians
- transferring knowledge and skills to Canadians
- supporting the development of proprietary new products
- building the workforce for a major projec
Your employment must not adversely affect the settlement of a labor dispute, or the employment of anyone involved in any such dispute, or adversely impact training or employment opportunities for British Columbians.
If invited to apply, you must submit the $1150 application fee with your online application before your application will be processed. Incomplete applications will not be approved, and application fees will only be refunded if you withdraw your application before the BC PNP begins to assess it.
You may contact the BC PNP in writing by sending an email to PNPinfo@gov.bc.ca to withdraw your application and find out if you are eligible for a refund. Please provide your full name, your date of birth, and your BC PNP application file number in your email. Withdrawal requests submitted in-person or through voicemail will not be accepted.
For the purposes of assessing your work experience in Canada, the BC PNP will only consider work experience that was obtained while you were legally authorized to work. You must also meet other category-specific work experience requirements.
The BC PNP will not nominate you if you:
are prohibited from entering Canada
are in Canada and are out of status o if your status has expired, and you cannot demonstrate that you have applied for restoration of status within the 90-day eligibility period, you will be considered out of status
are working in Canada without authorization
have an unresolved refugee claim in Canada
are under a removal order in or outside of Canada

You must inform the BC PNP if there is a change in your circumstances. These may include, but are not limited to, the following:

change of employer
change of job title and duties
decrease in salary
change in number of dependants
change in immigration status

An individual can only have one active BC PNP registration and/or application at a time.

Minimum Income Requirements - Skills Immigration

To be eligible for the BC PNP's Skills Immigration streams, except for the International PostGraduate stream, you must meet minimum income requirements according to your:

Annual wage in B.C
Location of residence in B.C.
Number of dependants

Family income is the total of:

Your regular gross annual wage from the B.C. employer supporting your BC PNP application plus
If applicable, your spouse or common-law partner's regular gross annual wage in B.C. Your spouse or common-law partner must have a valid work permit or valid employment authorization

For the purpose of calculating family size, dependants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are not included in the calculation

The onus is on your employer to demonstrate that the offered wage is genuine and bona fide

Applications will not be approved where the BC PNP believes that the offered wage has been inflated or increased for the purpose of meeting minimum income requirements, or for the purpose of obtaining a higher registration score.

If you were originally hired based on a positive federal Labour Market Impact Assessment, the wage you are earning at the time of registration and/or application must be equal to or greater than the wage stated in the offer of employment and on theLabour Market Impact Assessment.

Please also note that the number of dependants declared on your federal application for permanent residence to IRCC must match the number of dependants listed on your BC PNP application.

The BC PNP must be informed of any changes to your family size throughout the BC PNP and IRCC permanent residence application process.

Family Income Threshold by Area of Residence
Size of Family	Greater Vancouver Regional District	Rest of B.C.
1	$22,804	$19,006
2	$28,390	$23,659
3	$34,902	$29,087
4	$42,376	$35,316
5	$48,062	$40,054
6	$54,205	$45,175
7 or more	$60,350	$50,296

The income thresholds in this table represent 90% of an amount calculated from the appropriate 2017 Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) figures set by Statistics Canada.

This table is updated regularly to reflect the latest LICO figures.

All Express Entry British Columbia applicants must meet the BC PNP minimum income requirements outlined above.

Under the Express Entry British Columbia stream, you may have to show that you meet the minimum proof of settlement funds criteria of one of the federal economic immigration programs subject to Express Entry.

Requirements for settlement funds differ across the federal economic immigration programs for which applicants may be eligible.

Please note that IRCC’s proof of funds requirement is separate from the BC PNP’s minimum income requirements

Language Requirements – Express Entry BC

Under the Express Entry British Columbia stream, you will have to meet the minimum language criteria of one of the federal economic programs.

You must meet the minimum language requirements for the federal category under which you are eligible and provide your language test results from an agency designated by IRCC.

Acceptable language tests include:

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
TheCanadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
TheTest d'évaluation de français (TEF)

Test results will be considered valid for two years from the date of issuance. Test results must be valid at the time of registration and application.

The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) stream

The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) stream is for experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to invest in and actively manage a business in B.C.

You may choose from the following categories of the Entrepreneur Immigration stream:

Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category
Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot

Strategic Projects for foreign corporations that intend to establish a subsidiary or branch office in B.C. that strategically aligns with their core business

	EI – Base Category	EI – Regional Pilot
Experience	3+ yearsofexperience asa businessowner-manager,OR,4+yearsofexperienceasa senior manager,OR, a combinationof 1+ year of experience as a business owner-manager and 2+ years of experience as a senior manager
Net worth	At least $600,000	At least $300,000
Education	Obtained a post-secondary credential, OR, experience as an active business owner-manager for at least three of the last five years with 100% ownership in the business
Business proposal	You must submit a business proposal to establish a new business or purchase of an existing	You must submit a business proposal to establish a new business in British Columbia and be referred by an enrolled community
Ownership percentage	Atleastone-third(33.33%)	At least 51%
Investment	Minimum$200,000	Minimum$100,000
Jobcreation	Must create at least one full-time equivalent job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Location	Anywhere inBritish Columbia	Participating communities
Exploratoryvisit required?	No	Yes.You must engage and visit an enrolled community for support before registering
Language requirement?	Minimum of CLB 4 equivalent in English or French. Must submit a copy of valid language proficiency test results at final report (if not	Minimum of CLB 4 equivalent in English or French. Must submit copy of valid language proficiency test at registration
Partner with BC PNP co- registrant allowed?	Yes	No
Partner with a local business/person allowed?	Yes
Registrationscores	Total 200 points (120 points for selfdeclared section; 80 points for business concept). Must score minimum of 32 points in business	Total 200 points (140 points for self-declared section; 60 points for business concept). No minimum business concept score
Registration timeframe	Registrations are scored within six weeks	Registrations are scored within four weeks
Net worth verification	Yes, you must obtain a net worth verification report if you are invited to apply
Application timeframe	Application decisions are typically made within four months
Interview required for approval?	Yes
Minimum amount of time to submit a final report	18 months after issuance of a work permit	12 months after issuance of a work permit
Fees	Registratio n: $300 Application: $3,500	Registration: $300 Application: $3,500

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SKILLED IMMIGRATION-SKILLED WORKER

British Columbia’s growing economy requires skilled workers in high-demand occupations. 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.

Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization.

To qualify, you must first accept a valid job offer from a B.C. employer. You also need relevant training and experience.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

n addition to meeting the general requirements, to qualify for the BC PNP under the Express Entry BC - Skilled Worker category, you must have the following:

1) An IRCC Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code that indicates you meet the eligibility criteria for one of the federal economic immigration programs subject to IRCC’s Express Entry system

These federal economic immigration programs are:

Minimum two years of directly related full-time (or full-time equivalent) work experience in the skilled occupation that has been offered to you, and, if applicable, the credentials and qualification requirements of the position.

The position you have been offered must be classified as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These positions normally require post-secondary education and training.

The BC PNP defines directly related work experience as paid employment that is classified under the same NOC code as the B.C. job offer that you have accepted.

Experience in a related occupation at a NOC skill level equal to or greater than the NOC code of the B.C. job offer may also be included if, at the time of application, you can satisfactorily demonstrate how this work experience is directly related.

If the offered position requires mandatory certification, licensing or registration, you must provide documentation at the time of application to the BC PNP, showing that you meet these requirements, or how these requirements will shortly be met.

Experience obtained in paid co-op work terms is eligible if it meets the following criteria:

The paid co-op work term is full-time (minimum 30 hours per week)

And

The paid co-op experience is at a NOC skill level equal to or greater than the NOC code of the B.C. job offer -at the time of application, you must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate how this work experience is directly related.

Experience in a lower skill level NOC is not considered as directly related.

Unpaid co-op work terms are not eligible.

This experience may be from work performed within Canada or abroad.

Offer of Employment

Your employer must provide you with a written offer of employment on official company letterhead.

The letter must be:

signed and dated by an employee, or owner, of the company who is authorized to hire employees
signed and dated by you confirming that you accept the job offer

In addition, the offer of employment must include:

Your job title and duties
Your rate of pay
Your standard hours of work
That the position is indeterminate* and full-time (at least an average of 30 hours a week, yearround)
any discretionary benefits in addition to those required by law (such as pension and medical plans, disability insurance, sick pay, accommodation and meal allowances, and extra paid vacations)
If the position is covered by a collective agreement, a reference to the agreement

Your employer cannot make any deductions from your pay (or require you to pay any fees) for recruitment or retention, or any fee that is normally paid by the employer

The wage stated on your offer of employment must be at market rate and comparable to the rate paid to workers with a similar level of experience and training for equivalent jobs in B.C. and consistent with the wage compensation structure of your employer.

The BC PNP will not consider bonuses, commissions, profit-sharing distributions, tips/gratuities, overtime wages, housing allowances, room and board, or other similar payments to be part of your wage.

You must be establishing an employee/employer relationship with your employer. If you will be providing services as an independent contractor you are not eligible for the Skills Immigration stream of the BC PNP.

Your employer must also meet employer requirements.

Evidence that you meet minimum income requirements

You must demonstrate that you meet minimum income requirements according to your:

Annual wage in B.C.
Location of residence in B.C.
Number of dependants

Under the Express Entry British Columbia stream, you may have to show that you meet the minimum proof of settlement funds criteria of one of the federal economic immigration programs subject to Express Entry.

Requirements for settlement funds differ across the federal economic immigration programs for which applicants may be eligible.

Please note that IRCC’s proof of funds requirement is separate from the BC PNP’s minimum income requirements.

All requirements must be met at the time of registration and, if applicable, application.

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SKILLED IMMIGRATION- BC TECH PILOT PROJECT

The BC PNP Tech Pilot supports the tech sector in recruiting top international talent. The Tech Pilot offers:

Weekly “tech only” invitations to apply (ITA) to qualified candidates working in one of 29 eligible tech occupations in B.C.,
Dedicated concierge service for tech employers
Targeted outreach to, and engagement with, the tech sector
Some flexibility with job offer duration (see below for details).

The 29 eligible occupations for the BC PNP Tech Pilot are as follows:

NOC	Job Title
0131	Telecommunication carrier’s managers
0213	Computer and information systems managers
0512	Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
2131	Civil engineers
2132	Mechanical engineers
2133	Electrical and electronics engineers
2134	Chemical engineers
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171	Information systems analysts and consultants
2172	Database analysts and data administrators
2173	Software engineers and designers
2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175	Web designers and developers
2221	Biological technologists and technicians
2241	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2281	Computer network technicians
2282	User support technicians
2283	Information systems testing technicians
5121	Authors and writers
5122	Editors
5125	Translators, terminologists and interpreters
5224	Broadcast technicians
5225	Audio and video recording technicians
5226	Other technical and co-coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
5227	Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography
5241	Graphic designers and illustrators
6221	Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade

Process

You need to determine if your occupation (NOC) is one of the 29 listed as eligible. Then select which BC PNP category would be the best fit for you. Please note that you must meet all program requirements at the time of registration, and if applicable, the time of application.

Job Offer Duration Requirement for Eligible Tech Occupations

As of June 26, 2018, job offers under the BC PNP Tech Pilot must meet the following:

The job offer must be for a single job in one of the 29 occupations eligible under the BC PNP Tech Pilot
The job offer must be at least one year in duration (365 days)
There must be at least 120 calendar days remaining on the job offer at the time of application

Longer duration job offers, including indeterminate job offers, will continue to be eligible. To explain the timeline below are the examples:

Example 1 – eligible time-limited job offer:

You began working with Company ABC on February 15, 2018 with a one year job offer (i.e. the job offer expires on February 14, 2019).
Your job is one of the 29 eligible occupations for the BC PNP Tech Pilot.
You register with the BC PNP’s Skilled Worker category on July 1, 2018.
You receive an invitation to apply (ITA) on September 12, 2018.
You submit your application on October 12, 2018. o At the time of application, you have 125 days remaining on your job offer (ending February 14, 2019).

As your job offer is for at least one year, and as your job offer is expiring in 120 days or more from the date you submitted your application, you will be considered to have met the requirement for an eligible job offer.

Example 2 – ineligible time-limited job offer:

You began working with Company XYZ on February 15, 2018 with a one year job offer (i.e. the job offer expires on February 14, 2019)
Your job is one of the 29 eligible occupations for the BC PNP Tech Pilot.
You register with the BC PNP under the Skilled Worker category on November 1, 2018.
You submit your application on December 12, 2018. o At the time of application, you have 64 days remaining on your job offer (ending February 14, 2019).

As your job offer is expiring in less than 120 days from the date you submitted your application, you have not met the requirement for an eligible job offer.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program/BC-PNP-Tech-Pilot

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SKILLED IMMIGRATION-HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Health care workers are in demand across British Columbia. If you are a physician, nurse, psychiatric nurse or allied health professional, you may be eligible to apply to the BC PNP in the Skills Immigration – Health Care Professional category

Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization.

ELLIGIBLE APPLICANTS

In addition to meeting the general requirements, to qualify for the BC PNP under the Express Entry BC - Healthcare Professional category, you must have the following:

1) An IRCC Express Entry profile number and a Job Seeker Validation Code that indicates you meet the eligibility criteria for one of the federal economic immigration programs subject to IRCC’s Express Entry system

These federal economic immigration programs are:

2) An offer of indeterminate, full-time employment from a public health authority as a

Physician
Specialist physician
Registered nurse
Registered psychiatric nurse
Nurse practitioner
Allied health professional such as a:
diagnostic medical sonographer
clinical pharmacist
medical laboratory technologist
medical radiation technologist
occupational therapist
physiotherapist

Midwife

must have a letter of confirmation from an established practice group in British Columbia confirming your acceptance into the group as an affiliated midwife for a period of at least six months. This letter must be on the practice group's official letterhead, and must be signed by you and the head of the practice group.
must be registered, or eligible to be registered, with the College of Midwives of British Columbia.

In order to be eligible for consideration under this category, in addition to meeting IRCC’s Express Entry requirements, you must also meet the BC PNP’s Healthcare Professional category requirements.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Skills-Immigration/Health-Care-Professional

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SKILLED IMMIGRATION- INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE

If you are an international student who has graduated from a Canadian university or college in the past three years, you may be eligible for the BC PNP. Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to meeting general requirements, to qualify for the Skills Immigration - International Graduate category, you must have the following:

1) A degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible post-secondary institution in Canada

You must submit your registration to the BC PNP within three years of the date shown on your official transcript indicating that you have completed all requirements of the degree or diploma program.

Your education is not eligible if it is a distance education learning program either from abroad or from within Canada.

Degrees

Your undergraduate or graduate degree must be from a Canadian post-secondary institution authorized to grant degrees.

If the location is in B.C.:

see the Education Planner for a list of degree programs offered in B.C.
see the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training website for a list of authorized degree programs offered by B.C. private post-secondary institutions

Note: Some graduate level degrees are eligible under the Skills Immigration - International Post Graduate category.

Diplomas and Certificates

If you have a diploma or certificate, it must be from a public post-secondary institution in Canada. Diplomas and Certificates from private institutions are not eligible. Language training (an ESL program, for example) does not qualify.

You may be requested to provide a letter from your educational institution that confirms your program meets this requirement.

Full-time equivalent study is defined by the post-secondary institution which issued the credential.

2) A job offer for a full-time, indeterminate* position that typically requires a university or college education at a wage that meets industry standards

The onus is on your employer to demonstrate that the job offer is bona fide.

The position you have been offered must be classified as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B in the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

If you are unable to demonstrate that you have obtained progressively increasing experience or responsibilities, or if your employer cannot demonstrate that the job offer is bona fide, your application may be refused.

Your employer must provide you with a written offer of employment on official company letterhead.

The letter must be:

signed and dated by an employee, or owner, of the company who is authorized to hire employees
signed and dated by you confirming that you accept the job offer

In addition, the offer of employment must include:

Your job title and duties
Your rate of pay
Your standard hours of work
That the position is indeterminate* and full-time (at least an average of 30 hours a week, yearround)
any discretionary benefits in addition to those required by law (such as pension and medical plans, disability insurance, sick pay, accommodation and meal allowances, and extra paid vacations)
If the position is covered by a collective agreement, a reference to the agreement

Your employer cannot make any deductions from your pay or require you to pay any fees for recruitment or retention, or any fee that is normally paid by the employer.

Your employer must also meet employer requirements.

3) Evidence that you meet minimum income requirements

You must demonstrate that you meet minimum income requirements according to your:

Annual wage in B.C.
Location of residence in B.C.
Number of dependants

4) Language proficiency

If you are offered a position in a Skill Level B occupation, you must submit valid language test results showing you have obtained a minimum score equal to or greater than a benchmark 4 under the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) in all four competencies: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Test results will be considered valid for two years from the date of issuance. Test results must be valid at the time of registration and application.

All requirements must be met at the time of registration and, if applicable, application.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Skills-Immigration/International-Graduate

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SKILLED IMMIGRATION-INTERNATIONAL POST GRADUATE

If you have recently graduated from a B.C. post-secondary institution with a master’s or doctorate degree in the natural, applied or health sciences, you may be eligible for the BC PNP’s International Post-Graduate category. You do not need a job offer from an employer to apply to this category.

Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization study permit validity.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to meeting general requirements, to qualify for the Skills Immigration - International Post-Graduate category, you must have the following:

1) A master’s or doctoral degree received within the past three years from an eligible program at a post-secondary institution in B.C.

Your master’s or doctorate degree must be from an eligible B.C. post-secondary institution.

Your education is not eligible if it is a distance education learning program either from abroad or from within Canada.

Your graduate degree (master’s or doctorate) must be in one of the following programs of study in the natural, applied or health sciences:

Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences
Biological and biomedical sciences
Computer and information sciences and support services
Engineering technology and engineering-related fields
Health professions and related programs
Mathematics and statistics
Natural resources conservation
Physical sciences

You must submit your application to the BC PNP within three years of the date shown on your official transcript indicating that you have completed all requirements of the degree program.

2) Ability and intent to live and work in B.C.

Evidence of this may include:

The length of any previous and/or current period of residence in B.C.
Your connections to B.C. through work, study or family
A description of any actions you’ve taken to permanently settle in B.C., such as finding a job or place to live
Current employment in B.C.
Employment search details (prospective employers, applications, networking efforts, business development, etc.)
Community involvement
Ability to financially support yourself in B.C.
Your plan to obtain or maintain legal authorization to work in B.C.

The BC PNP generally requires that applicants in this category will reside in B.C. after graduating from an eligible program of study. Failure to demonstrate that you will reside in B.C. following your nomination may result in a refusal of your application. In compelling extenuating circumstances, the BC PNP may provide an exception from this policy for a limited time.

f you are not currently residing in B.C., you must indicate the date by which you will reside permanently in B.C.

Failure to submit evidence of your ability and intent to permanently reside in B.C. may result in the refusal of your application.

All requirements must be met at the time of application.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Skills-Immigration/International-Post-Graduate

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SKILLED IMMIGARTION-ENTRY LEVEL AND SEMI SKILLED APPLICATIONS

You may be eligible in this category if you are currently working in B.C. in an eligible occupation in the tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking or food processing industry.

Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to meeting general requirements to qualify for the BC PNP as an Entry Level and Semi-Skilled worker, you must have the following:

1) B.C. work experience in an eligible occupation

You must be employed and working full-time (at least an average of 30 hours a week, year round) with the B.C. employer supporting your BC PNP application in any ELSS-eligible occupation for at least nine consecutive months immediately prior to registering to the BC PNP.

The BC PNP may allow for changes in your employment from one ELSS-eligible occupation to a different ELSS-eligible occupation with the same employer. If you need to make changes to the job offer information that you have entered in your registration, you will need to withdraw your registration and submit a new registration with the updated information. This will be done using your existing BCPNP Online profile.

Further, the BC PNP may allow for promotions within the ELSS category from an ELSS-eligible occupation to a NOC Skill Level B occupation with the same employer if you already qualify for and have registered with the BC PNP under the ELSS category. However, we require that you meet all ELSS requirements before the promotion. For example, the BC PNP will not approve your ELSS application if you have only worked for three months in the ELSS eligible position prior to being promoted to a NOC B occupation. You must also meet all qualifications for the new position as defined in the National Occupational Classification.

Annual vacation leave will generally count toward meeting this nine consecutive month employment requirement. For example, if you worked for nine months for the supporting employer, and during that nine month period you took a two week vacation, you would still meet the nine month employment requirement.

Employment that is part of a program of study (such as co-op) or obtained using a Study Permit or OffCampus Work Permit does not qualify towards your work experience.

With the exception of the Northeast Development Region of B.C., eligible occupations are divided into three categories:

Tourism and hospitality
Long-haul trucking
Food processing

You must maintain full-time employment with your employer in B.C. throughout both the BC PNP and the permanent residence processes.

Registrants who are no longer authorized to work for the supporting B.C. employer at the time they receive an invitation to apply, and who maintain legal status in Canada (e.g. as a visitor) or leave Canada, may submit an application provided they meet the following:

The requirement for 9 months of full-time employment on a valid work permit in B.C. was met at the time of current registration

and

The job offer remains valid throughout the current registration and application process

The employer must also demonstrate ongoing recruitment for the vacant position during the period when the registrant is not authorized to work.

In addition to the 9 months of full-time employment requirement, long-haul truck drivers must also have at least two years of employment experience as a long-haul truck driver in the preceding three years before registering with the BC PNP. This experience can be obtained from within Canada or abroad

2) An offer of indeterminate, full-time employment from an eligible B.C. employer, in an eligible NOC C or D occupation, at a wage that meets industry standards

Your employer must provide you with a written offer of employment on official company letterhead. The letter must be:

signed and dated by an employee, or owner, of the company who is authorized to hire employees
signed and dated by you confirming that you accept the job offer

In addition, the offer of employment must include:

Your job title and duties
Your rate of pay
Your standard hours of work
That the position is indeterminate and full-time (at least an average of 30 hours a week, year-round)
any discretionary benefits in addition to those required by law (such as pension and medical plans, disability insurance, sick pay, accommodation and meal allowances, and extra paid vacations)

If the position is covered by a collective agreement, a reference to the agreement

Your employer cannot make any deductions from your pay (or require you to pay any fees) for recruitment or retention, or any fee that is normally paid by the employer. For more information,.

Your employer must also meet employer requirements.

3) Evidence that you meet minimum income requirements

You must demonstrate that you meet minimum income requirements according to your:

Annual wage in B.C
Location of residence in B.C.
Number of dependants

Entry Level and Semi-Skilled applicants must be able to demonstrate a history of meeting the applicable minimum income requirements for at least nine consecutive months prior to submitting a registration and/or application. The BC PNP may also request additional documentation for the full duration of employment with the supporting employer.

4) Completion of secondary education and any licensing or certification required for your job

At a minimum, you must have successfully completed secondary education (graduated from high school) either within or outside of Canada. You will need to submit a copy, in English, of your highest-level diploma, certificate, degree, or transcripts.

f the offered position requires mandatory certification, licensing or registration, you must provide documentation at the time of application to the BC PNP, showing that you meet these requirements, or how these requirements will shortly be met.

Long-haul truck drivers must have:

A valid B.C. Class 1 driver’s license for the duration of the nine months full-time work experience
Air brake endorsement

And

Other certification(s), if required (such as certification for transporting dangerous goods)

5) Language proficiency

You must submit valid language test results showing you have obtained a minimum score equal to or greater than a benchmark 4 under the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) in all four competencies: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Test results will be considered valid for two years from the date of issuance. Test results must be valid at the time of registration and application.

List of ELSS-Eligible Occupations

Below is a complete list of eligible occupations in tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking and food processing. Please see the National Occupational Classification for a description of the main duties for each occupation.

Occupations in Travel and Accommodation
NOC	Occupation
6525	Hotel Front Desk Clerks

Tour and Recreational Guides and Casino Occupations
NOC	Occupation
6531	Occupation
6532	Outdoor Sport and Recreational Guides
6533	Casino Occupations

Occupations in Food and Beverage Service
NOC	Occupation
6511	Maîtres d’hotel and Hosts/Hostesses
6512	Bartenders
6513	Food and Beverage Servers
6711	Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations

Note: If you are working as a chef or a cook, you must apply under the Skilled Worker category.

Cleaners (Employed Directly by Hotels/Resorts)
NOC	Occupation
6731	Light Duty Cleaners
6732	Specialized Cleaners
6733	Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents
6721	Support Occupations in Accommodation, Travel and Facilities Set-Up Services

Other Service Occupations (Employed Directly by Hotels/Resorts)
NOC	Occupation
6741	Dry Cleaning, Laundry and Related Occupations
6742	Other Service Support Occupations

Food Processing
NOC	Occupation
9461	Process Control and Machine Operators, Food and Beverage Processing
9462	Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers
9463	Fish and Seafood Plant Workers
9465	Testers and Graders, Food, Beverage and Associated Products Processing
9617	Labourers in Food, Beverage and Associated Products Processing
9618	Labourers in Fish and Seafood Processing

Long-Haul Truck Drivers
NOC	Occupation
7511	Long-Haul Truck Driver

Note: To qualify in this category, you must meet the eligibility requirements for the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled worker category.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Skills-Immigration/Entre-Level-and-Semi-Skilled

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SKILLED IMMIGRATION- NORTHEAST DEVELOPMENT REGION

You may be eligible for this category if you are currently working in the Northeast Development Region of the province in any entry level or semi-skilled occupation, other than live-in caregivers, listed as Skill Level C or D in the National Occupational Classification.

Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to meeting general requirements to qualify for the BC PNP as an Entry Level and Semi-Skilled worker, you must have the following:

1) B.C. work experience in an eligible occupation

Employment that is part of a program of study (such as co-op) or obtained using a Study Permit or OffCampus Work Permit does not qualify towards your work experience.

You must maintain full-time employment with your employer in B.C. throughout both the BC PNP and the permanent residence processes. Registrants who are no longer authorized to work for the supporting B.C. employer at the time they receive an invitation to apply, and who maintain legal status in Canada (e.g. as a visitor) or leave Canada, may submit an application provided they meet the following:

The requirement for 9 months of full-time employment on a valid work permit in B.C. was met at the time of current registration

And

The requirement for 9 months of full-time employment on a valid work permit in B.C. was met at the time of current registration

and

The job offer remains valid throughout the current registration and application process
The employer must also demonstrate ongoing recruitment for the vacant position during the period when the registrant is not authorized to work.
In addition to the 9 months of full-time employment requirement, long-haul truck drivers must also have at least two years of employment experience as a long-haul truck driver in the preceding three years before registering with the BC PNP. This experience can be obtained from within Canada or abroad

2) An offer of indeterminate, full-time employment from an eligible B.C. employer, in an eligible NOC C or D occupation, at a wage that meets industry standards

Your employer must provide you with a written offer of employment on official company letterhead.

The letter must be:

signed and dated by an employee, or owner, of the company who is authorized to hire employees
signed and dated by you confirming that you accept the job offer

In addition, the offer of employment must include:

Your job title and duties
Your rate of pay
Your standard hours of work
That the position is indeterminate and full-time (at least an average of 30 hours a week, year-round)
any discretionary benefits in addition to those required by law (such as pension and medical plans, disability insurance, sick pay, accommodation and meal allowances, and extra paid vacations)

If the position is covered by a collective agreement, a reference to the agreement

Your employer cannot make any deductions from your pay (or require you to pay any fees) for recruitment or retention, or any fee that is normally paid by the employer. For more information,.

Your employer must also meet employer requirements.

3) Evidence that you meet minimum income requirements

You must demonstrate that you meet minimum income requirements according to your:

Annual wage in B.C
Location of residence in B.C.
Number of dependants

4) Completion of secondary education and any licensing or certification required for your job

Long-haul truck drivers must have:

A valid B.C. Class 1 driver’s license for the duration of the nine months full-time work experience
Air brake endorsement

And

Other certification(s), if required (such as certification for transporting dangerous goods)

5) Language proficiency

Test results will be considered valid for two years from the date of issuance. Test results must be valid at the time of registration and application.

p>Employment in the Northeast Development Region of B.C.

If you are currently working in the Northeast Development Region, you may be eligible for this category if you are employed in any entry level or semi-skilled occupation listed as Skill Level C or D in the NOC, excluding live-in caregivers.

Your eligibility for ELSS is not restricted to occupations in the tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking or food processing industries.

If you are employed under the Live-In Caregiver program, you are not eligible for the BC PNP as this federal program already provides participants with a pathway to permanent residence.

If you have an offer of indeterminate full-time employment for a higher-skilled occupation at the NOC Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B, you may be eligible to apply to the BC PNP under the Skills Immigration Skilled Worker category.

List of ELSS-Eligible Occupations

Occupations in Travel and Accommodation
NOC	Occupation
6525	Hotel Front Desk Clerks

Tour and Recreational Guides and Casino Occupations
NOC	Occupation
6531	Occupation
6532	Outdoor Sport and Recreational Guides
6533	Casino Occupations

Occupations in Food and Beverage Service
NOC	Occupation
6511	Maîtres d’hotel and Hosts/Hostesses
6512	Bartenders
6513	Food and Beverage Servers
6711	Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations

Note: If you are working as a chef or a cook, you must apply under the Skilled Worker category.

Cleaners (Employed Directly by Hotels/Resorts)
NOC	Occupation
6731	Light Duty Cleaners
6732	Specialized Cleaners
6733	Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents
6721	Support Occupations in Accommodation, Travel and Facilities Set-Up Services

Other Service Occupations (Employed Directly by Hotels/Resorts)
NOC	Occupation
6741	Dry Cleaning, Laundry and Related Occupations
6742	Other Service Support Occupations

Food Processing
NOC	Occupation
9461	Process Control and Machine Operators, Food and Beverage Processing
9462	Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers
9463	Fish and Seafood Plant Workers
9465	Testers and Graders, Food, Beverage and Associated Products Processing
9617	Labourers in Food, Beverage and Associated Products Processing
9618	Labourers in Fish and Seafood Processing

Long-Haul Truck Drivers
NOC	Occupation
7511	Long-Haul Truck Driver

Note: To qualify in this category, you must meet the eligibility requirements for the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled worker category.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Skills-Immigration/Entre-Level-and-Semi-Skilled

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ENTERPRENUER BASE CATEGORY

The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) stream is for experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to invest in and actively manage a business in B.C.

You must meet all of the Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category requirements to be nominated by the BC PNP. Note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that you will be invited to apply or that your application will be approved.

Carefully review the requirements in the sections below for complete details
It is your responsibility to demonstrate that you meet the program requirements.

EI – Base Category: General Nomination Requirements

(A) Active Management

At the application stage, you must demonstrate your intention to actively manage the business.

In order to be approved for nomination, you must demonstrate that you have been actively managing your business in B.C.

Active management means you are accountable for the day-to-day operations of the business. Active management must occur at the place of business in B.C

(B) Residency

At the application stage: you must demonstrate your intention to reside within 100 kilometers of the business (unless otherwise specified in your performance agreement) you intend to operate, and you must demonstrate your intention to reside in B.C. for the majority of time while on a work permit.

In order to be approved for nomination:

You must demonstrate that you have been residing within 100 kilometers of the business you operate in B.C. when you submit your final report for nomination.
You must also demonstrate that you have been physically present in B.C. for at least 75 per cent of the time while on a work permit. For example, if you submit your final report 610 days (approximately 20 months) after arriving in B.C. with your valid work permit, you must demonstrate that you have been physically present in B.C. for at least 457 days (approximately 15 months) while operating your business.

(C) Language Proficiency

By the time you submit your final report, you must have valid language test results to demonstrate a minimum language ability equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. If you have not already done so, you must upload a scanned copy of your valid language test result with your Final Report.

If you claimed language points in your registration, you must upload a copy of your valid language test results with your registration.

You must possess basic English or French language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher in each of the four competencies: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

A benchmark score of 4 is considered Basic Proficiency and means that you can:

communicate basic needs and personal experience
follow, with considerable effort, simple formal and informal conversations
read a simple set of instructions in plain language
write short messages, postcards, notes or directions

The valid language test results must be from one of the following language proficiency tests administered by a designated testing agency:

TheInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
TheTest d'évaluation de français (TEF)
TheTest de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada)

The following table shows the minimum scores required in each of the designated tests to meet CLB 4:

Minimum Language Test Scores Required
	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS	4.5	3.5	4.0	4.0
CELPIP	4	4	4	4
ETEF	145	121	181	181
TCF Canada	342-374	4-5	331-368	4-5

Test results will be considered valid for the two years from the date of issuance.

EI – Base Category: Personal Requirements

(A) Immigration Eligibility

Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization. The BC PNP will not nominate someone who:

is prohibited from entering Canada
has not been lawfully admitted in the country of current residence
is in Canada and is out of status o an individual whose status has expired, and who has not applied for restoration of status within the 90-day eligibility period, will be considered out of status
is working in Canada without authorization
has an unresolved refugee claim in Canada, or
is under a removal order in or outside of Canada

(B) Personal Net Worth

You must have a minimum of $600,000 in personal net worth, which includes your spouse or common-law partner, and your dependent children, if applicable. Your personal net worth must be legally obtained and verifiable.

You must disclose all of your personal net worth, including all of your assets and those of your spouse or common-law partner, and your dependent children, and any liabilities including mortgages and personal debts:

cash
assets in bank accounts (e.g., personal chequing and savings accounts)
fixed (term) deposits (redeemable/cashable within one year)
real property (e.g., real estate, personal and commercial property ownership)
investments in bonds, stocks and mutual funds
investments in one or more businesses (current value of your percentage ownership in business(es), excluding stocks held in investment portfolios that have been included under liquid investments above)
pensions and other assets (i.e. jewelry, collectables, etc.)
liabilities such as real property mortgage(s) or other debts (e.g., personal loans, credit card debt)

Future inheritances cannot be included in your personal net worth. The share of business or property ownership must be supported by legal documents, such as deeds, shareholder agreements, etc.

(C) Business Owner-Manager and/or Senior Manager Experience

You must have a minimum of:

More than three years of experience as an active business owner-manager

If you have performed an active role in the management and operations of a company for which you have held 10 per cent or more ownership during the past 10 years. An active role means that you are personally involved in the day-to-day operations of the company and have direct involvement in decision-making.

More than four years of experience as a senior manager

If you have worked during the past 10 years for a company/organization as an active senior manager (with no business ownership, or business ownership of less than 10 per cent) supervising at least three full-time employees, and your National Occupation Classification (NOC) is Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A.

A combination of at least one year of experience as an active business owner-manager and at least two years of experience as a senior manager.

In general, to be considered as an active owner-manager or a senior manager, you primarily:

manage the organization, a department, subdivision, or component of the organization; or an essential function within the organization
supervise and control the work of:
- Other managers or supervisors
- Professional employees
have the authority to hire and fire, or recommend these and other personnel actions, such as promotion and leave authorization
exercise discretion over the day-to-day operations of the activity or function for which the employee has the authority
An active role means that you are personally involved in the day-to-day operations of the company and have direct involvement in decision-making. For example, if you were a shareholder in a corporation and your only responsibility was to attend shareholder meetings, this would not be considered as being an active business owner-manager as you are not involved in the day-to-day operations of the company.

(D) Education

You must have one of the following:

A post-secondary credential (such as a degree, diploma or certificate from a licensed postsecondary institution).

Experience as an active business owner-manager with 100 per cent ownership of the business for at least three of the past five years. The 100 per cent ownership of the business may be shared between you, your spouse or common-law partner, and/or your dependent child(ren).

If you are invited to apply, you will be required to provide evidence of your education, and you may be required to provide an educational credential assessment. Language training such as English as a second language will not be considered towards meeting the post-secondary requirement.

EI – Base Category: Business Requirements

In order to qualify under the Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category, you must propose to establish a new business or purchase and improve an existing business.

If you are invited to submit an application, you must submit a comprehensive business plan that provides detailed information about your proposed business in B.C.

(A) Eligible Businesses

The BC PNP will only consider registrations to establish a new business or purchase and improve/expand an existing business that contributes to the economic growth of the province. The proposed business must be operated for the primary purpose of earning profits by providing products and/or services. Additionally, the business must have strong potential for sustained commercial success.

The BC PNP does not pre-approve or endorse business proposals.

You cannot change or modify your business concept after you submit your registration.

You must decide on the specific type of business you intend to establish or purchase in B.C. before you register. The business structure must be clearly defined. Partnerships with a local partner/business or BC PNP co-applicant(s) are permitted.

For partnerships:

You must identify partners and their percent ownership in your registration (total ownership must add up to 100 per cent)

For purchasing an existing business:

You must indicate the specific target business in your registration
The business must have been operated by the current owner for at least five years

(B) Percent Ownership

You must demonstrate that you will own at least one-third (33 1/3 per cent) of the business in B.C. If your proposed ownership is less than 33 1/3 per cent, you must make an equity investment of at least $1 million.

(C) Franchises

Franchises may be considered as eligible businesses if you can demonstrate that the proposed franchise is well-established (i.e. ability to expand, sound financial track record, and in operation for at least five years). If you are invited to apply, your application must include evidence that you have received support from the franchisor to purchase and operate a franchise location.

If you are proposing to establish a new franchise location or purchase an existing franchise, ensure that you obtain a disclosure document from the franchisor before you make a decision to invest.

The BC PNP may request a copy of the disclosure document at the application stage.

Section 5(4) of The Franchises Act describes the requirements that the disclosure document must fulfill:

Prescribed financial statements
Copies of all proposed franchise agreements, and other agreements relating to the franchise, to be signed by a prospective franchisee
Prescribed statements that have the purpose of assisting a prospective franchisee to make informed investment decisions
Other prescribed information
Copies of other prescribed documents

The BC PNP will only consider the purchase of an existing franchise location as an eligible business if it includes an expansion/improvement plan that is consistent with franchisor requirements. All other requirements must also be met.

(D) Agricultural Businesses

If you are proposing to establish a new farm/agricultural business or purchase an existing farm/agricultural business, you must provide copies of the following documents at the time of application:

An application proposing an agricultural activity should be based on or cover the issues described in the document Taking Stock: A Farm Business Planning Workbook For The Beginning Farmer prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture
All applications with proposing agricultural activities must include a feasibility statement showing how the proposed business makes economic sense, prepared by a Qualified Business Consultant who is eligible to provide services to applicants of the B.C. Agri-Business Planning and B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Programs. Consultants on this list were reviewed and pre-qualified based on professional experience and qualifications.

(E) Seasonal Businesses

The BC PNP will not consider a business proposal for a seasonal business unless the proposed business operates for at least eight months per year. You must also meet all other requirements outlined in this guide.

(F) Ineligible Businesses

Your registration will be disqualified if you propose an ineligible business. The following types of businesses are ineligible under the BC PNP:

an immigration-linked investment scheme pursuant to Provincial Immigration Programs Regulation section 6(e) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) section 87(5)(b) and as defined in IRPR 87(9)
any business where the terms of investment include a redemption option pursuant to IRPR 87(6)(d)
bed and breakfasts, hobby farms and home-based businesses
payday loan, cheque cashing, money changing and cash machine businesses
pawnbrokers
tanning salons
DVD rental stores
coin-operated laundries
automated car wash operations
scrap metal recycling
businesses selling used goods (excluding businesses that provide value-added services such as repairs, refurbishing or recycling)
real estate brokerage, insurance brokerage or business brokerage
real estate development activities
goods trading businesses (e.g. import/export), unless value add is demonstrated
businesses involved in producing, distributing or selling pornography or sexually explicit products or services, or providing sexually oriented services
any other type of business that by association would tend to bring the BC PNP or the Government of British Columbia into disrepute

(G) Business in Regulated Industries

Some industries face significant regulatory requirements in Canada. While many of these highly regulated industry sectors remain eligible for the BC PNP, the entrepreneur must demonstrate that they are aware of, and will be able to meet local, provincial and federal regulatory requirements.

It is unlikely that the BC PNP will approve your application if you do not properly address the regulatory requirements of doing business in the proposed industry.

Furthermore, failure to adequately research and create a plan to address the industry’s regulatory requirements may make it difficult or impossible for you to meet your performance agreement obligations.

Examples of highly regulated industries include, but are not limited to:

Agriculture, agri-food & aquaculture
Cannabis, tobacco, and alcohol production, distribution or retailing
Child care, schools and educational institutions
Financial services and trading
Forestry and mining
Healthcare and life sciences
Oil and gas
Passenger transportation
Pharmacology

EI – Base Category: Minimum Investment Requirements

(A) Eligible Personal Investment

You must make an eligible personal investment of at least $200,000 in the proposed business within 610 days (approximately 20 months) of arriving in B.C. on a BC PNP-supported work permit. The minimum eligible personal investment of $200,000 must be derived from your personal net worth.

The proposed investment must be directed to one business location

Eligible personal investment is the minimum required investment of eligible business expenditures, which may include:

New equipment purchases
Leasehold improvements
New marketing costs
Regular operating expenses such as rent, wages, utilities, etc.
Start-up inventory or new inventory related to an improvement/expansion plan
Purchase of existing business

The eligibility of a proposed investment is determined by the BC PNP based on whether the expenditure is essential to establish and operate a new business or to purchase, improve and operate an existing business.

Consequently, total personal investment may differ from the eligible personal investment under the BC PNP.

Some investment items may not be eligible while others may be eligible with limitations:

(i) Purchase of an existing business:

The BC PNP may consider as eligible investment the purchase price of the business value up to $150,000.*

You must commit to make an eligible investment of at least $50,000 to improve, upgrade and/or expand the business:

Eligible investments toward improving, upgrading and/or expanding a business may include new capital purchases and equipment, leasehold improvements, introduction of new technology, job creation, etc.
Improvement/expansion does not include regular operating expenses such as recurring inventory, wages, rent, utilities, or maintaining the same levels of marketing or advertising expenses, legal or professional fees, business licenses, etc.
Establishing a new location or a separate business will not be considered as an eligible improvement or expansion
The BC PNP will not consider the purchase of any real estate as an eligible investment towards the improvement or expansion of the business
The BC PNP does not require that you sign a purchase agreement or memorandum of understanding if you are purchasing an existing business.

(ii) Purchase of a business vehicle:

The BC PNP will not consider the purchase of a vehicle as an eligible investment unless you can demonstrate that the vehicle is essential to the business. In which case:

The BC PNP may consider as eligible investment a maximum of $25,000 for the purchase of a business vehicle.

(iii) Operating expenses:

Operating expenses refers to regular, recurring monthly expenses that are essential to business operations such as rent, wages and salaries, utilities, advertising, bookkeeping, etc.

The BC PNP may consider eligible operating expenses in the following circumstances:

For the establishment of a new business: A maximum of six months of operating expenses.
For the purchase of an existing business: A maximum of three months of operating expenses.
For the establishment of a new franchise location: A maximum of three months of operating expenses.
Operating expenses, as recurring expenses required for the business to operate, may not form part of the required eligible personal investment for improvement, upgrading and/or expansion of the business.

(iv) Inventory:

For the establishment of a new business, the BC PNP may consider a reasonable amount of start-up inventory. The reasonableness of the start-up inventory is based on the industry standard, type of products, and size and scope of the proposed business.

A maximum of three months of inventory may be considered eligible

For the purchase and improvement/expansion of an existing business, the BC PNP may consider a reasonable amount of up to three months of new inventory related to the improvement and expansion plan where a new product is to be sold. The new product must be substantially different than the type of products already sold by the business.

(B) Ineligible investments

Ineligible investments include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cash and working capital (including reserves and contingency funds)
wage payments made to yourself and your family members, or other business co-owners
Refundable deposits
Real estate and related fees
fees and costs related to your immigration application, including:
- immigration representative fees
- personal net worth verification report fee
- fees related to the preparation of review engagement financial statements
- BC PNP application fees

When purchasing an existing business, only the business value portion of the purchase price will be considered as an eligible expense. The cost of real estate or property will not be considered as part of the eligible investment.

(C) Timing of your Investment

The BC PNP will not consider as eligible any investment made prior to the date you are invited to apply.

The BC PNP strongly discourages registrants and applicants from making any investment or financial commitment prior to signing a performance agreement with the BC PNP and obtaining a valid work permit from IRCC. Any investment made prior to obtaining approval and a valid work permit is solely at your own risk.

(D) External Financing

The BC PNP requires that you make the minimum eligible personal investment from your personal funds. However, you may also use external financing from a business partner or financial institutions for investments beyond the minimum requirement.

If external financing is a requirement of business operations, you must identify how you will obtain the financing and how it will be applied in your proposed investment.

EI – Base Category: Job Requirements

(A) Minimum Job Creation Requirements

You must create at least one new, permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada in the proposed business, within 420 days (approximately 14 months) of arriving in B.C. on a BC PNP-supported work permit.

You must also demonstrate the likelihood of supporting long-term employment of Canadians or permanent residents of Canada in the proposed business.

An FTE job means a position of at least 30 hours per week on average and 1,560 hours per year, worked by one or more employees under continuous employment.

FTEs must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

Independent contractors will not be considered as part of your job creation requirement – only direct employees of the proposed business will be considered. Any shareholder with 10 per cent ownership or more of the business will not be considered as part of your job creation/maintenance requirement. FTEs must work at the primary place of business and not remotely.

(B) Determining the Skill Level of Positions

The BC PNP will assign you points in your business concept if you propose to create or maintain high-skilled jobs that fall under National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B. You must provide a rationale for their inclusion.

When determining the position(s) to be created, please refer to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.

The NOC system is a classification system used by the Government of Canada to identify occupations and associated skill levels. The four-digit NOC codes also outline job duties and employment requirements. Proposed wages for the employees must be consistent with the skill level of the positions created

(C) Job Maintenance Requirements (if purchasing an existing business)

In addition to the job creation requirements listed above, if you are proposing to purchase an existing business, you must commit to maintain the number of existing jobs in the business, and pay your employee(s) a wage that is commensurate to their skill level.

Failure to maintain the number of existing jobs may result in your refusal at the nomination stage.

(D) Requirements at Nomination Stage

In order to be approved for nomination, you must demonstrate that you have consistently employed the required number of full-time equivalent jobs, continuously, for at least 180 days (six months) before submitting your final report.

EI – Base Category: Partnership with a Co-Registrant (if applicable)

(A) About Co-Registrants

You may choose to partner with another BC PNP co-registrant under one business proposal under the Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category.

Each co-registrant must ensure they provide complete information on their background and work experience, their business proposal, as well as provide a rationale for partnering in the proposed business

Each BC PNP co-registrant must meet the individual eligibility requirements listed in the EI – Base Category Program Guide in order to be entered into the qualified pool.

If the co-registrants are invited to apply, each application will be assessed separately. There is no guarantee that one or both of the co-applicants will be approved.

Co-registrant(s) must submit their registration through BCPNP Online within 30 days of the first co-registrant submitting their registration.

(B) Total Personal Investment Requirement at Registration Stage

Each co-registrant will receive points based on their proposed total personal investment.
The BC PNP will determine the eligibility of the proposed investment and assign a score in the business concept.

At the time of registration, co-registrants must each indicate what their proposed personal investment will be.

Each investment item in the investment breakdown must only indicate your own personal investment.

(C) Eligible Investment: Purchase of an Existing Business

To determine the eligible personal investment for the purchase of an existing business, the BC PNP will recognize up to a maximum of $150,000 for each co-registrant’s share of the purchase price.

(D) Job Creation / Maintenance

Each co-registrant must create at least one full-time equivalent position for Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

t the time of registration, co-registrants must each indicate the number of full-time equivalent positions they will personally maintain and/or create.

(E) Adjusting Co-registrant Registration Scores

Co-registrant registration scores will be adjusted to match the lowest scoring co-registrant. For example, two registrants may choose to partner under one business proposal and each receive scores of 154 and 112. The partnership scores will be adjusted so that each co-registrant scores 112 points.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Entrepreneur-Immigration/Program-Requirements

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ENTERPRENUER REGIONAL PILOT CATEGORY

The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) stream is for experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to invest in and actively manage a business in B.C.

Carefully review the requirements in the sections below for complete details
It is your responsibility to demonstrate that you meet the program requirements.

EEI – Base Category: General Nomination Requirements

(A) Active Management

At the application stage, you must demonstrate your intention to actively manage the business.

In order to be approved for nomination, you must demonstrate that you have been actively managing your business in B.C.

Active management means you are accountable for the day-to-day operations of the business. Active management must occur at the place of business in B.C

(B) Residency

In order to be approved for nomination:

You must demonstrate that you have been living in the community as described in your performance agreement.
You must also demonstrate that you have been physically present in B.C. for at least 75 per cent of the time while on a work permit. For example, if you submit your final report 366 days (approximately 12 months) after arriving in B.C. with your valid work permit, you must demonstrate that you have been physically present in B.C. for at least 275 days (approximately 9 months) while operating your business.

Test results will be considered valid for the two years from the date of issuance.

EI – Regional Pilot: Personal Requirements

(A) Immigration Eligibility

is prohibited from entering Canada
has not been lawfully admitted in the country of current residence
is in Canada and is out of status
An individual whose status has expired, and who has not applied for restoration of status within the 90-day eligibility period, will be considered out of status
is working in Canada without authorization
has an unresolved refugee claim in Canada
is under a removal order in or outside of Canada

>2.2 (B) Personal Net Worth

You must have a minimum of $300,000 in personal net worth, which includes your spouse or common-law partner, and your dependent children, if applicable. Your personal net worth must be legally obtained and verifiable.

You must disclose all of your personal net worth, including all your assets and those of your spouse or common-law partner, and your dependent children, less any liabilities including mortgages and personal debts:

Cash
Assets in bank accounts (e.g., personal chequing and savings accounts)
fixed (term) deposits (redeemable/cashable within one year)
Real property (e.g., real estate, personal and commercial property ownership)
Investments in bonds, stocks and mutual funds
Investments in one or more businesses (current value of your percentage ownership in business(es), excluding stocks held in investment portfolios that have been included under liquid investments above)
Pensions and other assets (i.e. jewelry, collectables, etc.)
Liabilities such as real property mortgage(s) or other debts (e.g., personal loans, credit card debt)
Future inheritances cannot be included in your personal net worth. The share of business or property ownership must be supported by legal documents, such as deeds, shareholder agreements, etc
The IRCC form Schedule 4A – Personal Net Worth includes details about how to calculate personal net worth.

If you receive an invitation to apply:

You must obtain a net worth verification report from a BC PNP-authorized accounting firm.

The verification report will be used as part of the BC PNP application assessment process. Notwithstanding the conclusions of the net worth verification report, the BC PNP has sole discretion and responsibility to assess your BC PNP application and may request additional information, supporting documentation or clarification.

Failure to declare your total personal net worth may result in the refusal of your application.

Failure to provide satisfactory evidence to verify your personal net worth and source of funds may result in the refusal of your application.

(C) Business Owner-Manager and/or Senior Manager Experience

You must have a minimum of:

More than three years of experience as an active business owner-manager

If you have performed an active role in the management and operations of a company for which you have held 10 per cent or more ownership during the past five years. An active role means that you are personally involved in the day-to-day operations of the company and have direct involvement in decision-making.

More than four years of experience as a senior manager.

If you have worked during the past five years for a company/organization as an active senior manager (with no business ownership, or business ownership of less than 10 per cent) supervising at least three full-time employees, and your National Occupation Classification (NOC) is Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A.

A combination of at least one year of experience as an active business owner-manager and at least two years of experience as a senior manager

In general, to be considered as an active owner-manager or a senior manager, you primarily:

manage the organization, a department, subdivision, or component of the organization; or an essential function within the organization
supervise and control the work of:
- other managers or supervisors
- professional employees
have the authority to hire and fire, or recommend these and other personnel actions, such as promotion and leave authorization
exercise discretion over the day-to-day operations of the activity or function for which the employee has the authority

An active role means that you are personally involved in the day-to-day operations of the company and have direct involvement in decision-making. For example, if you were a shareholder in a corporation and your only responsibility was to attend shareholder meetings, this would not be considered as being an active business owner-manager as you are not involved in the day-to-day operations of the company.

(D) Education

You must have one of the following:

A post-secondary credential (such as a degree, diploma or certificate from a licensed postsecondary institution).

Experience as an active business owner-manager with 100 per cent ownership of the business for at least three of the past five years. The 100 per cent ownership of the business may be shared between you, your spouse or common-law partner, and/or your dependent child(ren).

If you are invited to apply, you will be required to provide evidence of your education, and you may be required to provide an educational credential assessment.

Language training such as English as a second language will not be considered towards meeting the post-secondary requirement.

(E) Language Proficiency

A benchmark score of 4 is considered basic proficiency and means that you can:

communicate basic needs and personal experience
follow, with considerable effort, simple formal and informal
read a simple set of instructions in plain language
write short messages, postcards, notes or directions

The valid language test results must be from one of the following language proficiency tests administered by a designated testing agency:

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
TheCanadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
TheTest d'évaluation de français (TEF)
TheTest de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada)

Test results will be considered valid for the two years from the date of issuance. Test results must be valid at the time of registration.

You are required to upload a valid language test result showing you meet the minimum requirement in your registration.

The following table shows the minimum scores required in each of the designated tests to meet CLB 4:

Minimum Language Test Scores Required
	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS	4.5	3.5	4.0	4.0
CELPIP	4	4	4	4
ETEF	145	121	181	181
TCF Canada	342-374	4-5	331-368	4-5

EI – Regional Pilot: Business Requirements

In order to qualify under the EI – Regional Pilot, you must propose to establish a new business in a participating community in British Columbia that aligns with one of the economic development priorities identified by the community.

If you are invited to submit an application, you must submit a comprehensive business plan that provides detailed information about your proposed business in B.C.

(A) Eligible Businesses

The BC PNP will only consider registrations to establish a new business in a participating community that aligns with one of the economic development priorities identified by the community.

The economic development priorities for each community, determined by industry type are defined by at least a three-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, are also listed on the EI Regional Pilot – Community Profiles page of the BC PNP website.

The proposed business, identified by at least four-digit NAICS code, must be operated for the primary purpose of earning profits by providing products and/or services. Additionally, the business must have strong potential for sustained commercial success.

The BC PNP does not pre-approve or endorse business proposals.

You cannot change or modify your business concept after you submit your registration

You must decide on the specific type of business you intend to establish in B.C. before you register. The business structure must be clearly defined

2.3 (B) Ineligible Businesses

Your registration will be disqualified if you propose an ineligible business. The following types of businesses are ineligible under the BC PNP:

an immigration-linked investment scheme pursuant to Provincial Immigration Programs Regulation section 6(e) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) section 87(5)(b) and as defined in IRPR 87(9)
Any business where the terms of investment include a redemption option pursuant to IRPR 87(6)(d)
Any business that may be a passive investment pursuant to IRPR 87(6)(c)
Bed and breakfasts, hobby farms and home-based businesses
Payday loan, cheque cashing, money changing and cash machine businesses
Pawnbrokers
tanning salons
DVD rental stores/li>
Coin-operated laundries
Automated car wash operations
scrap metal recycling
Businesses selling used goods (excluding businesses that provide value-added services such as repairs, refurbishing or recycling
Real estate brokerage, insurance brokerage or business brokerage
Real estate development activities
Goods trading businesses (e.g. import/export), unless value-add is demonstrated
Businesses involved in producing, distributing or selling pornography or sexually explicit products or services, or providing sexually oriented services
Any other type of business that by association would tend to bring the BC PNP or the Government of British Columbia into disrepute.

(C) Percent Ownership

You must demonstrate that you will own at least 51 per cent of the business in B.C.

(D) Franchises

Franchises may be considered as eligible businesses if you can demonstrate that the proposed franchise is well-established (i.e. ability to expand, sound financial track record, and in operation for at least 5 years). If you are invited to apply, your application must include evidence that you have received support from the franchisor to set up and operate a new franchise location.

If you are proposing to establish a new franchise location, ensure that you obtain a disclosure document from the franchisor before you make a decision to invest. The BC PNP may request a copy of the disclosure document at the application stage. Section 5(4) of The Franchises Act describes the requirements that the disclosure document must fulfill:

Prescribed financial statements;
Copies of all proposed franchise agreements, and other agreements relating to the franchise, to be signed by a prospective franchisee;
Prescribed statements that have the purpose of assisting a prospective franchisee to make informed investment decisions;
Other prescribed information;
Copies of other prescribed documents.

(E) Seasonal Businesses

The BC PNP will not consider a business proposal for a seasonal business unless the proposed business operates for at least eight months per year. You must meet all other requirements outlined in this guide.

(F) Agricultural Businesses

If you are proposing to establish a new farm/agricultural business, you must provide copies of the following documents at the time of application:

An application proposing an agricultural activity should be based on or cover the issues described in the document Taking Stock: A Farm Business Planning Workbook For The Beginning Farmer prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture

All applications with proposing agricultural activities must include a feasibility statement showing how the proposed business makes economic sense, prepared by a Qualified Business Consultant who is eligible to provide services to applicants of the B.C. Agri-Business Planning and B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Programs. Consultants on this list were reviewed and pre-qualified based on professional experience and qualifications

2.3 (G) Businesses in Regulated Industries

It is unlikely that the BC PNP will approve your application if you do not properly address the regulatory requirements of doing business in the proposed industry.

Examples of highly regulated industries include, but are not limited to:

Agriculture, agri-food & aquaculture
Cannabis, tobacco, and alcohol production, distribution or retailing
Child care, schools and educational institutions
Financial services and trading
Forestry and mining
Healthcare and life sciences
Passenger transportation
Pharmacology
Residential care facilities
Telecommunications

EI – Regional Pilot: Minimum Investment Requirements

(A) Eligible Personal Investment

You must make an eligible personal investment of at least $100,000 in the proposed business within 610 days (approximately 20 months) of arriving in B.C. on a BC PNP-supported work permit. The minimum eligible personal investment of $100,000 must be derived from your personal net worth.

The proposed investment must be directed to one business location.

Eligible personal investment is the minimum required investment of eligible business expenditures, which may include:

New equipment purchases
Leasehold improvements
Marketing costs
Regular operating expenses such as rent, wages, utilities, etc.
Start-up inventory

The eligibility of a proposed investment is determined by the BC PNP based on whether the expenditure is essential to establish and operate a new business. Consequently, total personal investment may differ from the eligible personal investment under the BC PNP.

Some investment items may not be eligible while others may be eligible with limitations:

(i) Purchase of a business vehicle:

The BC PNP will not consider the purchase of a vehicle as an eligible investment unless you can demonstrate that the vehicle is essential to the business. In which case:

The BC PNP may consider as eligible investment a maximum of $25,000 for the purchase of a business vehicle.

(ii) Operating expenses:

Operating expenses refers to regular, recurring monthly expenses that are essential to business operations such as rent, wages and salaries, utilities, advertising, bookkeeping, etc.

The BC PNP may consider eligible operating expenses in the following circumstances:

For the establishment of a new business: A maximum of six months of operating expenses.
For the establishment of a new franchise location: A maximum of three months of operating expenses.

(iii) Inventory:

A maximum of three months of inventory may be considered eligible.

(B) Ineligible Investments:

Ineligible investments include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cash and working capital (including reserves and contingency funds)
wage payments made to yourself and your family members, or other business co-owners
Refundable deposits
Real estate and related fees
Purchase of an existing business or business assets
fees and costs related to your immigration application, including:
- immigration representative fees
- personal net worth verification report fee
- fees related to the preparation of review engagement financial statements
- BC PNP application fees

C) Timing of your Investment

The BC PNP will not consider any investment made prior to the date you are invited to apply as eligible.

The BC PNP strongly discourages registrants and applicants from making any investment or financial commitment prior to signing a performance agreement with the BC PNP and obtaining a valid work permits from IRCC. Any investment made prior to obtaining approval and a valid work permit is solely at your own risk.

(D) External Financing

If external financing is a requirement of business operations, you must identify how you will obtain the financing and how it will be applied in your proposed investment.

(E) Requirements at Nomination

In order to submit the final report, you must be able to demonstrate that you have made the investment amount in the signed performance agreement.

EI – Regional Pilot: Job Requirements

(A) Minimum Job Creation Requirements

You must create at least one new, permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada in the proposed business, within 420 days (approximately 14 months) of arriving in B.C. on a BC PNP-supported work permit.

You must also demonstrate the likelihood of supporting long-term employment of Canadians or permanent residents of Canada in the proposed business.

An FTE job means a position of at least 30 hours per week on average and 1,560 hours per year, worked by one or more employees under continuous employment.

FTEs must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

Independent contractors will not be considered as part of your job creation requirement – only direct employees of the proposed business will be considered.

Any shareholder with 10% ownership or more of the business will not be considered as part of your job creation/maintenance requirement. FTEs must work at the primary place of business and not remotely.

(B) Determining the Skill Level of Positions

When determining the position(s) to be created, please refer to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.

Proposed wages for the employees must be consistent with the skill level of the positions created.

(C) Requirements at Nomination Stage

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Entrepreneur-Immigration/Entrepreneur-Immigration-Regional-Pilot

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EXPRESS ENTRY BC- HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

British Columbia needs more health care professionals. The Express Entry BC (EEBC) – Healthcare Professional category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) helps physicians, specialists, nurses and allied health professionals put your valuable skills to work in the province and get permanent residence.

Express Entry BC connects to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) Express Entry system to speed up the permanent residence process.

Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to meeting the general requirements, to qualify for the BC PNP under the Express Entry BC - Healthcare Professional category, you must have the following:

These federal economic immigration programs are:

Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class

2) An offer of indeterminate, full-time employment from a public health authority as a:

Physician
Specialist physician
Registered nurse
Registered psychiatric nurse
Nurse practitioner
Allied health professional such as a:
diagnostic medical sonographer
clinical pharmacist
medical laboratory technologist
medical radiation technologist
occupational therapist
physiotherapist

Midwife:

must have a letter of confirmation from an established practice group in British Columbia confirming your acceptance into the group as an affiliated midwife for a period of at least six months. This letter must be on the practice group's official letterhead, and must be signed by you and the head of the practice group.
must be registered, or eligible to be registered, with the College of Midwives of British Columbia.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Express-Entry-B-C/Express-Entry-Health-Care-Professional

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EXPRESS ENTRY BC- INTERNATIONAL POST-GRADUATE

If you have recently graduated from a B.C. post-secondary institution with a master’s or doctorate degree in the natural, applied or health sciences, you may be eligible for the EEBC – International Post-Graduate category.

If you are applying in this category, you do not need a job offer from an employer.

Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to meeting the general requirements, to qualify for the BC PNP under the Express Entry BC - International Post-Graduate category, you must have the following:

These federal economic immigration programs are:

2) A master’s or doctoral degree received within the past three years from an eligible program at a post-secondary institution in B.C.

Your master’s or doctorate degree must be from an eligible B.C. post-secondary institution.

Your education is not eligible if it is a distance education learning program either from abroad or from within Canada.

Your graduate degree (master’s or doctorate) must be in one of the following programs of study in the natural, applied or health sciences:

Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences
Biological and biomedical sciences
Computer and information sciences and support services
Engineering
Engineering technology and engineering-related fields
Health professions and related programs
Mathematics and statistics
Natural resources conservation
Physical sciences

You must submit your application to the BC PNP within three years of the date shown on your official transcript indicating that you have completed all requirements of the degree program.

3) Ability and intent to live and work in B.C.

Evidence of this may include:

The length of any previous and/or current period of residence in B.C.
Your connections to B.C. through work, study or family
A description of any actions you’ve taken to permanently settle in B.C., such as finding a job or place to live
Current employment in B.C.
Employment search details (prospective employers, applications, networking efforts, business development, etc.)
Community involvement
Ability to financially support yourself in B.C.
Your plan to obtain or maintain legal authorization to work in B.C.

The BC PNP requires that applicants in this category will reside in B.C. after graduating from an eligible program of study. Failure to demonstrate that you will reside in B.C. following your nomination may result in a refusal of your application. In compelling extenuating circumstances, the BC PNP may provide an exception from this policy for a limited time.

Failure to submit evidence of your ability and intent to permanently reside in B.C. may result in the refusal of your application.

All requirements must be met at the time of application

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Express-Entry-B-C/EEBC-International-Post-Graduate

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EXPRESS ENTRY BC- SKILLED WORKER

British Columbia’s growing economy requires skilled workers in high-demand occupations. The Express Entry BC (EEBC) – Skilled Worker category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a faster way to gain permanent residence in B.C.

To qualify, you must first accept a valid job offer from a B.C. employer. You also need relevant training and experience.

Express Entry BC connects to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) Express Entry system to speed up the permanent residence process.

Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to meeting the general requirements, to qualify for the BC PNP under the Express Entry BC - Skilled Worker category, you must have the following:

1) AN IRCC Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code that indicates you meet the eligibility criteria for one of the federal economic immigration programs subject to IRCC’s Express Entry system

These federal economic immigration programs are:

2) Minimum two years of directly related full-time (or full-time equivalent) work experience in the skilled occupation that has been offered to you, and, if applicable, the credentials and qualification requirements of the position

The position you have been offered must be classified as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These positions normally require post-secondary education and training.

The BC PNP defines directly related work experience as paid employment that is classified under the same NOC code as the B.C. job offer that you have accepted.

Experience obtained in paid co-op work terms is eligible if it meets the following criteria:

The paid co-op work term is full-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
And
The paid co-op experience is at a NOC skill level equal to or greater than the NOC code of the B.C. job offer
- At the time of application, you must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate how this work experience is directly related

Experience in a lower skill level NOC is not considered as directly related.

Unpaid co-op work terms are not eligible.

This experience may be from work performed within Canada or abroad.

3) An offer of indeterminate*, full-time employment from an eligible B.C. employer at a wage that meets industry standards

Your employer must provide you with a written offer of employment on official company letterhead.

The letter must be:

signed and dated by an employee, or owner, of the company who is authorized to hire employees
signed and dated by you confirming that you accept the job offer

In addition, the offer of employment must include

Your job title and duties
Your rate of pay
Your standard hours of work
That the position is indeterminate* and full-time (at least an average of 30 hours a week, yearround)
Any discretionary benefits in addition to those required by law (such as pension and medical plans, disability insurance, sick pay, accommodation and meal allowances, and extra paid vacations)
If the position is covered by a collective agreement, a reference to the agreement

Your employer cannot make any deductions from your pay (or require you to pay any fees) for recruitment or retention, or any fee that is normally paid by the employer.

4) Evidence that you meet minimum income requirements

You must demonstrate that you meet minimum income requirements according to your:

Annual wage in B.C.
Location of residence in B.C.
Number of dependants

Requirements for settlement funds differ across the federal economic immigration programs for which applicants may be eligible.

Please note that IRCC’s proof of funds requirement is separate from the BC PNP’s minimum income requirements.

All requirements must be met at the time of registration and, if applicable, application.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Express-Entry-B-C/EEBC-Skilled-Worker

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EXPRESS ENTRY BC-INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES

If you are an international student who has graduated from a Canadian university or college in the past three years, you may be eligible for the BC PNP. You need a job offer from a B.C. employer for an indeterminate*, full-time position that typically requires a university or college education.

Please note that your application will not be approved if you are in Canada and do not have valid immigration status, or if you are working without authorization.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to meeting the general requirements, to qualify for the BC PNP under the Express Entry BC - Skilled Worker category, you must have the following:

These federal economic immigration programs are:

2) A degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible post-secondary institution in Canada

You must submit your registration to the BC PNP within three years of the date shown on your official transcript indicating that you have completed all requirements of the degree or diploma program.

Your education is not eligible if it is a distance education learning program either from abroad or from within Canada.

Degrees

Your undergraduate or graduate degree must be from a Canadian post-secondary institution authorized to grant degrees.

If the location is in B.C.:

see the Education Planner for a list of degree programs offered in B.C.
see the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training website for a list of authorized degree programs offered by B.C. private post-secondary institutions.

Diplomas and Certificates

Your program must have been at least 8 months (two semesters) of full-time equivalent course work (excluding co-op work terms, practicums and internships). Co-op work terms, practicums and internships may be completed, provided the 8-month requirement of coursework has been met. You may be requested to provide a letter from your educational institution that confirms your program meets this requirement.

Full-time equivalent study is defined by the post-secondary institution which issued the credential.

3) A job offer for a full-time, indeterminate* position that typically requires a university or college education at a wage that meets industry standards

The position you have been offered must be classified as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B in the National Occupational Classification.

Supervisor or management positions are normally only obtained through progressively increasing experience or responsibilities. If you have been offered a supervisor or management position, the onus is on you and your employer to demonstrate that you have obtained experience that qualifies you for the position. You must clearly demonstrate this experience in your resume. If you are unable to demonstrate that you have obtained progressively increasing experience or responsibilities, or if your employer cannot demonstrate that the job offer is bona fide, your application may be refused.

Your employer must provide you with a written offer of employment on official company letterhead.

The letter must be:

signed and dated by an employee, or owner, of the company who is authorized to hire employees
signed and dated by you confirming that you accept the job offer
In addition, the offer of employment must include:
Your job title and duties
Your rate of pay
Your standard hours of work
That the position is indeterminate* and full-time (at least an average of 30 hours a week, year-round)
any discretionary benefits in addition to those required by law (such as pension and medical plans, disability insurance, sick pay, accommodation and meal allowances, and extra paid vacations)
if the position is covered by a collective agreement, a reference to the agreement
Your employer cannot make any deductions from your pay or require you to pay any fees for recruitment or retention, or any fee that is normally paid by the employer.

4) Evidence that you meet minimum income requirements

You must demonstrate that you meet minimum income requirements according to your:

Annual wage in B.C.
Location of residence in B.C.
Number of dependants

Requirements for settlement funds differ across the federal economic immigration programs for which applicants may be eligible.

Source:https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/BC-PNP-Express-Entry-B-C/EEBC-International-Graduate

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