On January 4, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) welcomed the new year by inviting 102 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination through the BC Tech Stream.
Candidates from the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories were invited, focusing on the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories. In order to be eligible for a provincial nomination, they were required to reach a minimum score of 80 points on their EOI profiles.
Upon receiving their nomination, candidates have 30 calendar days to file for a provincial nomination.
More on the BC PNP and BC Tech Stream
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program focuses on inviting skilled foreign workers with occupations that can supplement the province’s labor market. Candidates interested in applying may register a profile to the BC PNP’s online Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). The profile is then awarded a score based on a number of factors, including education, work experience, language skills, and ties to British Columbia. These factors determine a candidate’s potential to thrive in the province.
In June 2021, the province announced that the BC Tech Stream was to be made permanent for candidates with occupations in the tech industry.
To qualify for this stream, candidates must have an active profile in one of the BC PNP’s immigration streams to be eligible. Another qualification for the BC Tech Stream is a valid job offer in at least one year in one of 29 listed tech occupations. The job should be offered at least 120 days from the time of application to the program, and must also be a full-time position from an eligible employer in British Columbia. Job offers of more than one year are also eligible under BC Tech Stream.
Once a candidate has successfully received a provincial nomination, they may choose to apply for permanent residency through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the Provincial Nominee Class. They may also submit an application to the federal Express Entry system.
How to Apply
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