British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program BCPNP

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)

British Columbia (BC) Provincial Nominee program is a program that is introduced to help the BC labour market evolve with growing economic needs. The BC nominee program helps employers attract and retain qualified foreign workers who have the skills and experience to contribute to B.C.’s strong economy. It is not only just for workers, it also welcomes business individuals who look to invest in the ever expanding BC economy.

The BC nominee program is supported by the provincial government and federal government of Canada. The provincial nominee program assesses applications and nominates candidates for permanent residence, after which, Citizenship and Immigration Canada makes the final decision on each application and issues permanent resident visas to successful nominees.

Skilled Worker Immigration

The BC Provincial Nominee Program's (BCPNP) Skills Immigration stream’s purpose is to nominate a worker with the skills, experience and qualifications needed by B.C. employers. This stream is made for you if you would like to live and work in B.C. and become a permanent resident of Canada.

To be qualified for this program, as a nominee, you have to meet certain requirements like being considered:

A skilled worker (managers, professionals and skilled trades people),
A Health care professionals (physicians, registered nurses and other health care workers),
An International graduate:

With a degree or diploma from a Canadian college or university, or
With a master’s or doctoral degree in the natural, applied or health sciences from a B.C. university (for this category only, you do not need to have a job offer),

An Entry-level or semi-skilled workers in tourism/hospitality, food processing and long-haul trucking, and
An Entry-level or semi-skilled workers who are living in the northeast region of the province.

B.C Employers Responsibilities

The BC nominee program helps employers who wish to hire foreign workers to help their increasing business demands. As an employer, there are also certain requirements you have to meet to hire a foreign worker before you can support an applicant for nomination in the province.

To qualify as an eligible employer for the nominee program, some of the requirements you may have to meet are as follows:

Your business must be in good standing and incorporated or registered as a limited liability partnership, in B.C., or be qualified as a public sector and non-profit employer;
Your offer must be a full-time and permanent job offer Have a history of good workplace and business practices;
Meet domestic labour market recruitment requirements;

Business Immigration

If you are business person who is looking to invest in and actively manage a business in the province of British Columbia, you may be eligible for the BC Provincial Nominee Program's Business Immigration stream. This is a fast paced way to the permanent residence application process if you want to establish yourself in B.C. and develop a business that will provide important economic benefits to the province.

You can apply for BC nominee program in three different category related to business:

The Entrepreneur category
- you would like to start or purchase and expand a business anywhere in B.C
The Strategic Project category
- your company must be interested in setting up a B.C.-based operation anywhere in province
The Regional Entrepreneur category
- you would like to start or purchase and expand a business outside of the Vancouver and Abbotsford metropolitan areas

How We Can Help

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program offers a variety of lucrative options in various categories. If you qualify with one of their streams, you will be given a nomination for that province. You will then use this nomination to obtain your permanent resident status in Canada. British Columbia is one of the few provinces who consider low skilled application for nomination. In this way, the province considers all possible applicants and recognizes those who have already obtained valuable work experience in British Columbia. The Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker category of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee program takes into account those who are just starting out in British Columbia and who want to remain in a province they have become accustomed to. Whether you are new or old to British Columbia, this province would be a wonderful place to call home. If it is your goal to reside in BC, we will help you:

Drafting the necessary forms for both applications;
Draft a business plan or statement of purpose in the province;
Gathering the relevant supporting documents required;
A list of additional documents that can strengthen your case as per your unique situation;
Drafting important documents like employment reference letters, confirmation letters and contracts;
Submit your application to the province as well as to the federal government;
Follow up with the province and Citizenship and Immigration Canada on your matter to ensure the fastest possible processing time; and
Of course, be with you every step of the way.

With Akrami & Associates, there is always a way!

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British Columbia PNP

Just like any other Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the British Columbia PNP is a program implemented in order to help British Columbia meet its labour market needs. This program is designed to help employers attract and retain skilled foreign workers who can help with the economy. Another thing that is done by this program is that it allows the province to select entrepreneurs to start up their own businesses and provide jobs for Canadians. When B.C. finds a suitable individual(s) the PNP allows it to give a British Columbia Provincial Nomination Certificate. With this certificate the individual can apply for permanent residence in Canada. The advantage of this is that processing times are much faster.

Two Main Categories:

Skills Immigration:

Skills Immigration consists of the BC PNP putting the eligible candidate into the Express Entry stream.

The skills immigration program is made up of six different categories and each one has their own specific set of requirements.

Skilled Workers Category Requirements:

post-secondary education
employment experience
occupation category classified as NOC level 0, A, or B
if regulated occupation, individual must meet requirements before hand
show ability to pay for living expenses when arriving in B.C.
Employer Requirements:

business must be established in B.C.
must have permanent, full-time employees
must meet domestic labour market requirements
written offer of employment

signed and dated by both the employer and the applicant
must include: description of job duties, rate of pay, the working hours, a statement that the position is permanent, full-time with a minimum 30 hours per week, list of benefits, any other applicable agreements.

Health Care Professionals Category:

must be one of the following:

Physician

must be sponsored by one of BC’s five regional health authorities, or the Provincial Health Services Authority
have a letter from College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia stating that a supervising physician has given the applicant a positive assessment

Specialist
Registered Nurse

job offer for a permanent, full-time position from one of five regional health authorities or Provincial Health Services Authority
must register with College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

job offer for a permanent, full-time position from one of five regional health authorities or Provincial Health Services Authority
must register with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia

Nurse Practitioner
Midwife

register with College of Midwifes, BC
must have letter from an established place of practice with a job offer for at least 6 months

Allied health professional such as: diagnostic medical sonographer, clinical pharmacist, medical laboratory technologist, medical radiation technologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist.

Requirements vary among the different occupations

International Graduates of Canadian Schools/Universities:

required to have a job offer

occupation category classified as NOC 0, A, B
job offer must be in writing
signed and dated by both employer and applicant
must include: description of job duties, rate of pay, the working hours, a statement that the position is permanent, full-time with a minimum 30 hours per week, list of benefits, any other applicable agreements.

eligible if the following requirements are obtained:

undergraduate degree from Canadian post-secondary school
minimum of 12 months study
diplomas from private institutions are not eligible
diploma is not acceptable if more that an quarter is spent on co-op or interning
application must be submitted within 2 years of completion of the program
must provide proof that the applicant can support him/herself when arriving to Canada

International Post Graduates Requirements:

masters or doctoral degree from an eligible BC institution in one of the following fields:

agriculture
biological and biomedical sciences
computer and information sciences and support services
engineering
engineering technology
health professionals and related clinical services
mathematics and statistics
nature resources conservation and research
physical sciences

must provide evidence of their intent to stay permanently

Entry-Level or Semi-Skilled Worker Category Requirements:

currently in BC
specified business; tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, food processing industries; or NOC skill level C or D occupation in the Northeast Development Region of the province
currently employed in full-time position for a consecutive 9 months or more
must maintain full-time employment through the application process
written letter of employment:

job offer must be in writing
signed and dated by both employer and applicant
must include: description of job duties, rate of pay, the working hours, a statement that the position is permanent, full-time with a minimum 30 hours per week, list of benefits, any other applicable agreements

applicant must have at least 12 years of completed schooling and any certification may be presented
language proficiency test of at least “4” in all components

Northeast Pilot Project Category Requirements:

same as Entry-Level or Semi-Skilled Worker Category
but applicant does not need to have a job offer

Business immigration:

applies to individuals who intend to settle and invest in BC. The main purpose is to improve Canada’s economy and provide jobs for Canadians.

The Business Immigration Program is made up of three categories:

The Entrepreneur Category Requirements:

business experience as business owner or senior manager
present a viable business proposal that can significantly benefit the economy of BC
financial ability to invest: net worth of $800,000
if approved:

minimum of $400,000 investment to establish business
own at least 1/3 of the business
sign a performance agreement with the province
create a minimum of 3 full-time jobs
actively involved in daily management of business

allows staff to be brought if they are essential to the business

Regional Entrepreneur Category Requirements:

business experience as business owner or senior manager
present a viable business proposal that can significantly benefit the economy of BC
located outside of Vancouver and Abbotsford metropolitan areas
financial ability to invest: net worth of $400,000
if approved:

minimum of $200,000 investment to establish business
own at least 1/3 of the business
sign a performance agreement with the province
create a minimum of 1 full-time jobs
actively involved in daily management of business

Regional Business Succession Option Category Requirements:

change in ownership must take place
purchased business must meet requirement:

located outside of Vancouver and Abbotsford metropolitan areas
have been operated by current owner for at least 5 years
has at least one full-time employee other than family members of owner
actively in operation

Employers & BC PNP:

Employers & BC PNP is a great program for employers who have a great deal of trouble finding workers within Canada. The BC PNP allows employers to search for foreign workers. The new express entry program for skills immigration will help BC improve their economy with new skilled foreign workers. The program could be beneficial to someone who already has a temporary foreign worker on their staff and would like to keep this individual on. However, this would only apply to permanent positions.

Eligibility of Employers:

must be established in BC
operating for at least one year
must have permanent full-time employees
must have a history of good workplace and business practices
must meet domestic labour market requirements

employee valid work permit and currently working for you
evidence that you have made an effort to find employees from within Canada (such as job postings, advertisements, etc…)

must be able to offer a full-time job of intermediate length
must offer a market rate wage or higher
in some cases like the entry-level/semi-skilled worker, must be employed by that employer for consecutive 9 months before applying to the PNP

Some public sectors and non-profit employers are eligible:

Provincial and regional health care authorities and agencies.
Public post-secondary education and training institutions.
Private non-profit post-secondary institutions that are accredited by, or registered with, the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of BC.
Institutions supported by the Government of Canada or the Province of B.C. conducting research in natural and applied sciences, engineering, computer and information systems, or health sciences.
Provincial/federal/municipal government organizations and agencies.
Other non-profit groups registered as charitable organizations and incorporated under the Society Act (RSBC 1996) or the Canada Corporations Act, Part II, 1970, and in good standing.

All in all, this program is designed to help employers attract and retain skilled foreign workers who can help with the economy. Another thing that is done by this program is that it allows the province to select entrepreneurs to start up their own businesses and provide jobs for Canadians. An individual must figure out under which category they should apply and what the requirements are for it. When B.C. finds a suitable individual(s) the PNP allows it to give a British Columbia Provincial Nomination Certificate. With this certificate the individual can apply for permanent residence in Canada. The advantage of this is that processing times are much faster.

British Columbia (BC) Provincial Nominee Program

In BC the provincial government has decided tdivide the program intthe following twmain categories:

Skill Immigration
Business Immigration

This tware then divided by various subcategories:

Skill Immigration

Skill workers (Managers, Administrative Managers, people in the trades)
Health professionals (Doctors, Registered Nurses)
International Graduates with a B.C Degree
International Graduates with a Canadian Degree (Degree from a recognized Canadian University)
Entry Level and Semi- Skilled workers (Truck Drivers, Hospitality)
Northeastern BC workers (Temporary Foreign workers, working in the northeast territories of BC under the C or E work categories –occupation that only require a high school diploma or based on experience –mine workers, heavy machinery operators)

The process:

You accept the offer from the BC employer
You and your employer submit a joint application tthe Province Nominee Programs office
The PNP office nominates you and you a work permit letter tapply or renew your work permit
You and your dependents will apply tpermanent residence with the CIC , you will have 6 months tdso
If Citizen and Immigration Canada approves your application you will be giving a permanent residence visa tlive and work in Canada.

Business Immigration

This category is for people whwould like tsettle and invest in the provice of British Columbia

Entrepreneurs(You want topen up a business in the BC are , your net worth should be $800,000, you would like tinvest at least $400, 000 and you want tcreate at least 3 new jobs for Canadian citizens/permanent residents and you would like tbring a staff member with you.)

Regional Entrepreneurs(You want topen a business outside of the Vancouver and Abbotsford metropolitan areas, your net worth is at least $400,000 , you would like tinvest at least $200,000 and you are willing tcreate minimum of 1 job for a Canadian citizen/permanent resident)

Strategic Project(Your company wants topen a BC operations office, your investment is of $500,000 , you would like tbring 3 staff members with you and you are willing tcreate minimum of 3 jobs per staff member)

Regional Business Succession Option(You would like tbuy and operate an already existing business in that is outside of the Vancouver and Abbotsford areas )

Farming Business Only(you would like start your own farm, in this option you have tfollow recommendations from Ministry of Agriculture and the B.C. Farm Business Advisory Services)

The Process:

You submit your application and fees tthe PNP office
The Province Nominee Program office will assess your application
If you pass approval you will have tgtVancouver for an interview
If you pass the interview you will sign a Performance Agreement, outlining all the aspects of your business
The PNP office will issue you a work permit letter for you tapply for a work visa and be able tsettle and start your business in Canada
Once here, the Provincial Nominee Program office will make sure that you have transferred the correct funds tstart your investment
You will have timplement your business plan and make a final report tsend tthe PNP
If you satisfy the conditions set out in your performance agreement, the provincial nominee program office will nominate you for your permanent residence visa and will issue you a nomination certificate
You will use the nomination certificate in order tapply tCIC for your permanent residence. If you are approved you will be granted permanent residence in Canada.

Are you interested in BC? Dyou want to immigrate to BC? Then call us today. Let us help you make British Columbia you home!

BC Provincial Nominee Program for Regional Entrepreneur

As a nominee you are required to make a personal financial investment in the business you are establishing or purchasing and expanding business in the province of B.C. This category is for you, if you are to:

Business experience as a senior manager or business owner.
A viable business proposal that will bring significant economic benefits to the province.
The financial ability to invest in a business.

You, and, if applicable, your spouse, must have a personal or combined net worth of at least $400,000 obtained from legal sources. You must provide supporting documentation to support the net worth reported in your application.

Have or be eligible for legal immigration status in Canada.

To process your application, you will be required to

Make a minimum investment of $200,000 to establish, or purchase and expand an eligible business anywhere in B.C. outside the Vancouver or Abbotsford metropolitan areas .
Hold at least one-third ownership in the proposed business in B.C.
Sign a Performance Agreement with the province.
Create at least one new job for a Canadian or permanent resident.
Be actively involved in the daily management and direction of the proposed business in B.C.
Farming Businesses only - Applications proposing agricultural activities must include a feasibility assessment of the proposed business prepared by a consultant from the List of Eligible Consultants approved by the Ministry of Agriculture under its B.C. Farm Business Advisory Services Program.

The BC nominee program follows Canadian Immigration and Citizenship definition of a qualified dependant which is; qualified dependants are a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child of a provincial nominee. For the purpose of the application for permanent residence, a dependent child must meet certain conditions, including age and marital status.

The BC Provincial Nominee Program application fee is $3,000 CAD for the principal applicant. The BC PNP application fee is GST exempt.

BC Provincial Nominee Program Basics

British Columbia (B.C) Provincial Nominee program is program that is introduced to help B.C labour market in a way to evolve with growing economy needs. B.C nominee program helps employers attract and retain qualified foreign workers who have the skills and experience to contribute to B.C.’s economy. It is not only just for workers, it also welcomes the business individuals who look to invest in growing B.C economy.

B.C nominee program is supported by its provincial government and federal government of Canada. The provincial nominee program assesses applications and nominates candidates for permanent residence, after which Canada Immigration and Citizenship makes the final decision on each application and issues permanent resident visas to successful nominees.

Skilled Worker Immigration

The BC Provincial Nominee Program's (PNP) Skills Immigration stream’s purpose is to nominate a worker with the skills, experience and qualifications needed by B.C. employers. This stream is made for if you would like to live and work in B.C. and become permanent residents of Canada.

To be qualified for this program as a nominee you have to meet certain requirements like:

Skilled workers (managers, professionals and skilled trades people),
Health care professionals (physicians, registered nurses and other health care workers),
International graduates:
With a degree or diploma from a Canadian college or university, or
With a master’s or doctoral degree in the natural, applied or health sciences from a B.C. university (for this category only, you do not need to have a job offer),
Entry-level or semi-skilled workers in tourism/hospitality, food processing and long-haul trucking, and
Entry-level or semi-skilled workers who are living in the northeast region of the province.

B.C Employers Responsibilities

BC nominee program is helps employers to hire worker from foreign to help their business become more prosperous. There certain requirements you have to meet to hire a foreign worker before you apply for the nominee program.

To be qualified for the nominee program here some of the requirements you may have to meet:

Your business must be in good standing and incorporated or registered as a limited liability partnership, in B.C., or be qualified as a public sector and non-profit employer.
Your offer must be full-time job offer for the nominee you want to employ
Have a history of good workplace and business practices.
Meet domestic labour market recruitment requirements.

Business Immigration

If you are business person who is looking to invest in and actively manage a business in the province of British Columbia, you may be eligible for the BC Provincial Nominee Program's Business Immigration stream. This is a fast pace way to the permanent residence application process if you want to establish yourself in B.C. and develop a business that will provide important economic benefits to the province.

You can apply for BC nominee program in three different category of the business:

The Entrepreneur category(i.e. you would like to start or purchase and expand a business anywhere in B.C)
The Strategic Project category(i.e. your company must be interested in setting up a B.C.-based operation anywhere in province)
The Regional Entrepreneur category(i.e. you would like to start or purchase and expand a business outside of the Vancouver and Abbotsford metropolitan areas)

BC Provincial Nominee Program for Entrepreneur

You would like to start or purchase and expand a business anywhere in B.C.
You have a personal net worth of at least $800,000.
You intend to invest at least $400,000 in (and acquire at least one-third equity ownership of) the business.
You can commit to creating at least three new jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
You would like to propose one key staff member on your application.

Provincial nominee must have the following before application to take place:

Business experience as a senior manager or business owner.
A business proposal that will bring benefits economic wise to the province of B.C.
The financial ability to invest in a business.
You, and, if possible, your spouse, must have a personal or combined net worth of at least $800,000 obtained from legal sources. You must provide documentation to support the net worth reported in your application.
Have or be eligible for legal immigration status in Canada.

After you have been proved you are to meet these requirements:

Make a minimum investment of $400,000 to establish, or purchase and expand an eligible business.
Hold at least one-third ownership in the proposed business in B.C.
Sign a Performance Agreement with the province.
Create a minimum of three jobs for Canadians or permanent residents.
Be actively involved in the daily management and direction of the proposed business in B.C.

The BC Provincial Nominee Program application fee is $3,000 CAD for the principal applicant. The BC PNP application fee is GST exempt. The principal applicant’s spouse/common-law partner and dependent children are included in the BC PNP application fee .An additional fee of $1,000 CAD applies if a Key Staff is proposed in your Entrepreneur application.