British Columbia Express Entry – International Post-Graduate Stream (BCEEIPG)
- P.N.P: Provincial Nominee Programs
- E.E: Express Entry
- C.E: Canadian Experience
- EDU: Education-driven
- Permanent Resident
- Open
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SUMMARY
Only candidates accepted into the federal Express Entry pool (➨page), and have been issued an Express Entry Profile Number are eligible to be nominated.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1- Eligibility for an Active Express Entry Profile
2- Education in Canada
Master’s Level Programs
- agriculture
- biological and biomedical sciences
- computer and information sciences and support services
- engineering
- engineering technology
- health professions and related clinical sciences
- mathematics and statistics
- natural resources conservation and research
- physical sciences
Doctoral Level Programs
Qualified B.C Universities
- New York Institute of Technology
- Northeastern University
- Trinity Western University
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Royal Roads University
- Simon Fraser University
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of British Columbia – Okanagan
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver
- Thompson Rivers University
A complete listing of eligible programs of study is available at (➨immilib.com/BCEEIPG-Programs).
2- Language Ability
If you are accepted to the Federal Express Entry pool under Federal Skilled Worker Program:
You must have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 7 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
If you are accepted to the Federal Express Entry pool under Federal Skilled Trades Program:
You must have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 4 in Reading and Writing and CLB 5 in Speaking and Listening in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
If you are accepted to the Federal Express Entry pool under Canadian Experience Class:
If your work experience in Canada is in NOC TEER 0 or 1 jobs, you must have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 7 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
If your work experience in Canada is in NOC TEER 2 or 3 jobs, you must have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 5 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
3- Ability and Intent to Live and Work in BC
- The length of any previous and/or current period of residence in BC
- Your connections to BC through work, study or family
- A description of any actions you’ve taken to permanently settle in BC, such as finding a job or place to live
- Current employment in BC
- Employment search details (prospective employers, applications, networking efforts, business development, etc.)
- Community involvement
- Ability to financially support yourself in BC
- Your plan to obtain or maintain legal authorization to work in BC
4- Ineligibility
You are not eligible to apply under the British Columbia Express Entry International Post-Graduate Stream if:
- You are a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.
- You had a previous approval cancelled by the BCPNP
- You have, in the two (2) years immediately before the date of the application, been found by the BCPNP to have made a misrepresentation in a previous application
- You have another active application and/or registration with BCPNP
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Complete Your Studies in BC
In order to apply under the BCPNP International Post-Graduate Stream, the first step is to complete a master’s or doctorate degree from an eligible university in British Columbia.
A complete listing of eligible programs of study in available at (➨immilib.com/BCEEIPG-Programs).
You need a study permit (➨Page) in order to study in Canada. Before you apply for a study permit, you need an acceptance letter from one of the eligible universities.
Step 2: Create Express Entry Profile
For a chance to be invited to apply under BCPNP Express Entry International Post-Graduate Stream, you must create an Express Entry Profile (➨page) for yourself. Within your Express Entry profile make sure you have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to British Columbia.
Step 3: Submit Application to BCPNP
All supporting documents must be scanned and uploaded in your online application and you need to submit a complete application online.
After you submit your application, you will receive an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This will include your BCPNP file number.
You can check the status of your application through your account in the BCPNP Online system.
| Submit Online Application: | |
| immilib.com/BCEEIPG-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/BCEEIPG-Guide | |
| BCPNP Application Fee: | |
| $1475 | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/BC-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
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(page 63) |
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| Contact: | |
| 604-775-2227 | |
| PNPInfo@gov.bc.ca | |
If you accept, you will receive an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) (➨page) for being nominated, which means you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence from Government of Canada in the next round of invitations, which are usually done every two (2) weeks. You then have 60 calendar days to submit your application for permanent residence.
Step 4: Apply for Permanent Residence
You can only apply for permanent residence (➨page) through Express Entry if you’ve received an invitation to apply.
Apply for a Temporary Work Permit
If you don’t have a work permit or if your work permit is expiring within six (6) months, when you receive a nomination by BCPNP, you may request a work permit support letter so you can apply for work permit (➨page) while your application for permanent residence is in process.
Step 5: Landing in Canada
If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay your right of permanent residence fee if you haven’t already done so. You will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and if you are from a country that requires a visa you will also be issued a permanent resident visa.
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada’ (➨Page).
You must land in Canada before the expiry date, which appears on your Canada Immigration Visa. Usually, the expiry date is one (1) year from the time medical examinations were completed. As this is not always the case, be sure to verify the expiry date as soon as the Canada Immigration Visa is received.
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