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British Columbia Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-skilled Stream (BCES)

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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)

The BC’s Entry Level and Semi-skilled Stream gives workers in selected occupations in tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, food processing and healthcare with a job offer from BC employer the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in British Columbia.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements must be met if you are applying to the British Columbia Entry Level and Semi-skilled Stream:

1- Job Offer Requirement

At the time of your application and at the time the BCPNP assesses your application for nomination, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from a BC employer in an eligible occupation. Your job offer must be permanent (meaning job has no end date).

The position offered must be in tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, or the food processing industry and you must have required qualifications to work in your job in BC.

For the Northeast Development Region of BC (Northern Rockies, Peace River and First nation bands), you may apply in any National Occupational Classification occupation TEER 4 or 5 (➨Appendix 1), other than live-in caregivers.

In the past five (5) years and throughout the BCPNP application process, you and your spouse must not have ownership of more than %10 in the BC Company that has offered you the job.

2- Work Experience in BC

You must have at least nine (9) months of full-time paid work experience for the same employer that has offered to you the job, and, if applicable, the credentials and qualification requirements of the position.

In addition to the nine (9) months of full-time employment requirement, long-haul truck drivers must also have at least two (2) years of employment experience as a long-haul truck driver in the preceding three (3) years before registering with the BCPNP. This experience can be obtained from within Canada or abroad.

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

Below is a complete list of eligible occupations in The Entry Level and Semi-skilled Stream.

NOC Code	BC Entry Level and Semi-skilled Jobs	Skill Level
64314	Hotel front desk clerks	4
64320	Tour and travel guides	4
64321	Casino workers	4
64322	Outdoor sport and recreational guides	4
64300	Maîtres d’hotel and hosts/hostesses	4
64301	Bartenders	4
65200	Food and beverage servers	4
65201	Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related occupations	5
65210	Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services	5
65310	Light duty cleaners	5
65311	Specialized cleaners	5
65312	Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners	5
65320	Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations	5
65329	Other service support occupations	5
94140	Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing	4
94141	Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers	4
94142	Fish and seafood plant workers	4
94143	Testers and graders, food, beverage and associated products processing	4
95106	Labourers in food, beverage and associated products processing	5

3- Education

You must have successfully completed secondary education (graduated from high school) either within or outside of Canada.

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.

Long-haul truck drivers must have a valid B.C. Class 1 driver’s licence 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).

4- Language Ability

You must have an approved test results taken within the past two (2) years and meet the minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 4 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).

5- Income Requirement

You must meet minimum income requirements according to your annual wage in BC (including your spouse’s wage if applicable), location of residence in BC and number of dependants.

Size of Family Unit	Minimum Income for Greater Vancouver	Minimum Income for Rest of BC
1 person	$26,620	$22,186
2 persons	$33,141	$27,619
3 persons	$40,743	$33,954
4 persons	$49,467	$41,226
5 persons	$56,105	$46,757
6 persons	$63,276	$52,735
7 persons or more	$70,449	$58,713

The income thresholds in this table represent 100% of an amount calculated from the appropriate 2020 Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) (➨ Appendix 2) figures set by Statistics Canada.

6- Ineligibility

You are not eligible to apply under the British Columbia Entry level and Semi-Skilled Worker Stream if:

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
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.

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CALCULATE YOUR SCORE

If you meet the above minimum requirement, then you must calculate your total score based on the following selection factors (➨immilib.com/BCES-Grid). There is no minimum required score. But you will be ranked based upon your points assessment score and placed in an Expression of Interest (EOI) pool.

Candidates will be ranked against each other and only top ranked candidates will be invited to apply. A draw will occur with the top ranked candidates being selected and issued an invitation to apply. The British Columbia Entry level and Semi-skilled Stream selection factors may be summarized as follows:

Selection Factor	Maximum Points
Factor 1: Directly Related Work Experience	40
Factor 2: Education	40
Factor 3: Language Ability	40
Factor 4: Hourly Wage of BC Job Offer	55
Factor 5: Location of Employment in BC	25
Maximum Points Total	200
Selection Pass Mark	Varies *
* For latest draws go to (➨immilib.com/BCES-Draws)

Factor 1: Directly Related Work Experience

You will be awarded up to 40 points based on the duration of your past work experience as it directly relates to the job you have been offered in BC (same NOC or greater related TEER).

This experience may be from work performed within Canada or abroad. This directly related work experience must have been obtained within the last ten (10) years. For part-time work experience, you will be credited with 50% of the duration of your employment.

Directly Related Work Experience	Points
5 or more years	20
At least 4 but less than 5 years	16
At least 3 but less than 4 years	12
At least 2 but less than 3 years	8
At least 1 but less than 2 years	4
Less than 1 year	1
None	0

You can receive additional points if you have at least one (1) year of directly related full-time work experience in Canada (or 2 years part-time):

Additional Points	Points
At least 1 year of directly related experience in Canada	10
Currently working full-time in B.C. for the employer in the occupation identified in the BC PNP registration	10

Factor 2: Education

Points for education will be awarded (up to 25 points) for your highest level of education. Your education is not eligible for points if it is a distance education learning program.

Level of Education	Points
Doctoral Degree	27
Master’s Degree	22
Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma	15
Bachelor’s Degree	15
Associate Degree	5
Post-secondary Diploma/Certificate (Trades or Non-Trades)	5
Secondary School (High School) or Less	0

You will be awarded points for your Canadian educational credential or foreign credential accompanied by Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Report.

The ECA Report must not be more than five (5) years old prior to the date BCPNP receives your application and the date you will submit your application for Expression of Interest.

You will receive additional points for any one of the following:

Additional points for education in B.C. or Canada	Points
Post-secondary education completed in B.C.,or	8
Post-secondary education completed in Canada (outside of BC)	6
Language training programs or distance education learning programs are not eligible for these additional points.

Additional points for professional designation in B.C.	Points
Eligible professional designation in B.C. (if you have been offered a related job)	5

Factor 3: Language Ability

To be awarded point for language, you must have taken an approved test results (➨Appendix 5). Test must be taken no more than two (2) years prior to submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) and must also be valid at the time of application.

The lowest score achieved in the four (4) skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) is your score.

First Official Language (Lowest score in any of 4 skills)	Points
CLB 9 or more	30
CLB 8	25
CLB 7	20
CLB 6	15
CLB 5	10
CLB 4	5
CLB 4 or less	0

Additional points for professional designation in B.C.	Points
Language proficiency in both English and French (Minimum CLB 4)	10

To prove you language abilities you must take any of the following approved tests:

English: IELTS General or CELPIP General or PTE Core
French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada

To find out the equivalent CLB level for any of the above approved tests go to (➨Appendix 5).

Factor 4: Hourly Wage of BC Job Offer

You’ll get points based on the annual wage as outlined in your job offer.

A maximum of 40 hours per week (or a maximum of 60 hours per week for long-haul truck drivers) will be used for the calculation of your annual wage.

Job Offer Hourly Wage	Points
$70.00 and above	55
$69.00 to $69.99	54
$68.00 to $68.99	53
$67.00 to $67.99	52
$66.00 to $66.99	51
$65.00 to $65.99	50
$64.00 to $64.99	49
$63.00 to $63.99	48
$62.00 to $62.99	47
$61.00 to $61.99	46
$60.00 to $60.99	45
$59.00 to $59.99	44
$58.00 to $58.99	43
$57.00 to $57.99	42
$56.00 to $56.99	41
$55.00 to $55.99	40
$54.00 to $54.99	39
$53.00 to $53.99	38
$52.00 to $52.99	37
$51.00 to $51.99	36
$50.00 to $50.99	35
$49.00 to $49.99	34
$48.00 to $48.99	33
$47.00 to $47.99	32
$46.00 to $46.99	31
$45.00 to $45.99	30
$44.00 to $44.99	29
$43.00 to $43.99	28
$42.00 to $42.99	27
$41.00 to $41.99	26
$40.00 to $40.99	25
$39.00 to $39.99	24
$38.00 to $38.99	23
$37.00 to $37.99	22
$36.00 to $36.99	21
$35.00 to $35.99	20
$34.00 to $34.99	19
$33.00 to $33.99	18
$32.00 to $32.99	17
$31.00 to $31.99	16
$30.00 to $30.99	15
$29.00 to $29.99	14
$28.00 to $28.99	13
$27.00 to $27.99	12
$26.00 to $26.99	11
$25.00 to $25.99	10
$24.00 to $24.99	9
$23.00 to $23.99	8
$22.00 to $22.99	7
$21.00 to $21.99	6
$20.00 to $20.99	5
$19.00 to $19.99	4
$18.00 to $18.99	3
$17.00 to $17.99	2
$16.00 to $16.99	1
Less than $16.00	0
Maximum Score Available	55

Factor 5: Location of Employment

Based on the regional district of employment (location of your BC work location) you will be awarded points.

Area of employment within B.C.	Points
Area 1: Metro Vancouver Regional District	0
Area 2: Squamish, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Mission, and Chilliwack	5
Area 3: Areas of B.C. not included in Area 1 or 2	15

Additional points are available for:

Additional Points	Points
Regional Experience, or	10
Regional Alumni (education)
If you qualify for both regional experience and regional alumni points, you will only receive points for one factor (max 10 points).

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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?

Step 1: Get a Job Offer in British Columbia

In order to be qualified under the British Columbia Entry level and Semi-skilled Stream and submit your application, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer in an eligible occupation from a BC employer who is willing to support you through the BCPNP process.

As a foreign worker in Canada, you first need to find an employer and secure the job for yourself. The criteria for your job in BC are explained in “Minimum Requirements”.

If you are currently in Canada, you must have legal status to work and must have a valid work permit for the duration of the application process.

Step 2: Submit an Online BCPNP Expression of Interest (Online Registration)

Now that you meet all the requirements, you can register at BCPNP Online portal and complete Expression of Interest (EOI) (➨immilib.com/BCES-Apply) for yourself.

EOI is an online system where you submit information about yourself to the BCPNP.

To complete the EOI, you’ll need information from some documents including passports, language test results, etc. But you don’t need to upload any documents.

Within the BCPNP Online portal you must choose the Skills Immigration – Entry level and Semi-skilled Stream and follow the instructions to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI).

Recent Draws – BCPNP Entry Level and Semi-skilled
Date of Draw	No. of ITA *	Min. Score
Nov 26, 2024	7	125
Nov 13, 2024	10	121
Oct 30, 2024	31	117
Oct 16, 2024	102	110
Sep 17, 2024	65	110
Aug 20, 2024	83	110
Aug 7, 2024	59	110
Jul 23, 2024	35	110
Jul 9, 2024	35	110
* Skills Immigration and Express Entry Categories combined. Tech draws * Targeted draw Updates and Complete list of previous Draws available at: immilib.com/BCES-Draws

After you submit the EOI, the system will calculate your score based upon the information you enter and your EOI will be placed in a pool for potential selection. The highest-scoring, qualified candidates will be invited to submit an application to the BCPNP.

If you’re not invited to apply within twelve (12) months of submitting your EOI, it will automatically expire and removed from the system. You can still create a new EOI. If you are able to acquire additional points or if you want to make any changes after submitting your EOI, you will need to submit a new EOI.

Step 3: Submit Application to BCPNP

If you are invited to apply, you may submit your application by providing the Application Forms and all supporting documentation and paying the application by credit card in the BCPNP Online Portal (➨ immilib.com/BCES-Apply). You have 30 calendar days after you receive your invitation to submit an application to the 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.

BCPNP Application
Submit online application:
immilib.com/BCES-Apply
Official Program Guide:
immilib.com/BCES-Guide
BCPNP Application Fee:
$1475
Processing Time:
immilib.com/BC-PT
Document Checklist:
immilib.com/BCES-Doc (page 64)
Contact:
604-775-2227
PNPInfo@gov.bc.ca

If your application is successful, you will receive a Nomination Approval Letter and a BCPNP Certificate of Nomination.

Step 4: Apply for Permanent Residence

If you are nominated by the Province of British Columbia, then your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa within six (6) months (➨Page).

You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).

If your application is complete, you will receive a letter or an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This letter is called the Acknowledge of Receipt (AOR) and will include your IRCC file number.

Once you have received your acknowledgement of receipt, you can create an online account and link your application to it. By creating an account, you will be able to receive email updates and a more detailed case status.

Apply for a Temporary Work Permit

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.

To obtain a work permit support letter, please submit your request to PNPPostNom@gov.bc.ca with the subject line: Work Permit Support Letter Request.

You may apply for BOWP only if your PR application is approved in principle meaning you have passed the eligibility stage and still have to pass the medical, security and background checks.

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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British Columbia Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-skilled Stream (BCES)

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SUMMARY

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1- Job Offer Requirement

2- Work Experience in BC

3- Education

4- Language Ability

5- Income Requirement

6- Ineligibility

CALCULATE YOUR SCORE

Factor 1: Directly Related Work Experience

Factor 2: Education

Factor 3: Language Ability

Factor 4: Hourly Wage of BC Job Offer

Factor 5: Location of Employment

WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?

Step 1: Get a Job Offer in British Columbia

Step 2: Submit an Online BCPNP Expression of Interest (Online Registration)

Step 3: Submit Application to BCPNP

Step 4: Apply for Permanent Residence

Apply for a Temporary Work Permit

Step 5: Landing in Canada

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