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Provincial Nominee Program
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is for workers who have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory and want to become permanent residents of Canada. Each province and territory focuses on different criteria for this program. Although our team at Nation Rise can assist you with PNP programs in multiple provinces, we will be focusing on BC PNP in this section.
There are 5 categories in this program:
Skilled Worker
Healthcare Professional
International Graduate
International Post-Graduate
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
1. Skilled Worker
This category is for workers who are in a professional, management, technical, trade, or other skilled occupation.
1.1 Eligibility
In order to qualify for the Skilled Worker category, you must:
have accepted a full-time permanent job (or one with no set end date) from a BC employer
the job must be in a NOC skilled occupation (Skill Level 0, A, or B)
click here to find your NOC Skill Level
be qualified to perform the duties of the job
have at least 2 years of directly related work experience
show you can support yourself and your dependents
click here and visit the “Minimum Income Requirements – Skills Immigration” section
have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
for NOC B occupations, meet minimum language requirements
CLB Level 4 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
have a wage offer in line with BC wage rates for the occupation
Click here for employer requirements and responsibilities.
For more in-depth information, please review the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide.
2. Healthcare Professional
This category is for workers such as physicians, specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals.
2.1 Eligibility
In order to qualify for the Healthcare Professionals category, you must:
have the support of, or a full-time permanent job offer (or one with no set end date) from a public health authority
if you are a midwife, have a letter of confirmation from an established practice group in BC
qualify to work in your occupation in BC
have at least 2 years of directly related work experience
show you can support yourself and your dependents
click here and visit the “Minimum Income Requirements – Skills Immigration” section
have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
for NOC B occupations, meet minimum language requirements
CLB Level 4 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
have a wage offer in line with BC wage rates for the occupation
Click here for employer requirements and responsibilities.
For more in-depth information, please review the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide.
3. International Graduate
This category is for international students who have graduated from a Canadian university or college.
3.1 Eligibility
In order to qualify for the International Graduate category, you must:
have accepted a full-time permanent job (or one with no set end date) from a BC employer
the job must be in a NOC skilled occupation (Skill Level 0, A, or B)
click here to find your NOC Skill Level
qualify to work in your occupation in BC
show you can support yourself and your dependents
click here and visit the “Minimum Income Requirements – Skills Immigration” section
have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
have completed a degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible post-secondary institution in Canada in the past 3 years
for NOC B occupations, meet minimum language requirements
CLB Level 4 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
have a wage offer in line with BC wage rates for the occupation
Click here for employer requirements and responsibilities.
For more in-depth information, please review the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide.
4. International Post-Graduate
This category is for international students who have obtained a graduate degree from an eligible BC institution.
4.1 Eligibility
In order to qualify for the International Post-Graduate category, you must:
obtained a master’s or doctorate (PhD) degree in the natural, applied, or health sciences
have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
have completed a valid graduate program of study at an eligible post-secondary institution in BC in the last 3 years
click here for a list of eligible programs of study
show your intent and ability to live in BC
No job offer needed for this category.
For more in-depth information, please review the BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide.
5. Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
This category is for workers in a valid tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, or food processing occupation.
5.1 Eligibility
In order to qualify for the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category, you must:
have accepted a full-time permanent job (or one with no set end date) from a BC employer in a specific occupation in tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, or the food processing industry
for the Northeast Development Region of BC, you may apply in any NOC occupation (Skill Level C or D)
click here to find your NOC Skill Level
have been working full-time for your employer for a minimum of 9 consecutive months before applying
meet minimum language and education requirements
CLB Level 4 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
qualify to do the job offered to you
show you can support yourself and your dependents
click here and visit the “Minimum Income Requirements – Skills Immigration” section
have legal immigration status in Canada
be earning a wage in line with BC wage rates for the occupation
