British Columbia Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker Stream (BCSW)
- P.N.P: Provincial Nominee Programs
- E.D: Employer-driven
- E.O.I: Expression of Interest
- P.S: Point System
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SUMMARY
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
The BC’s Skilled Worker Stream gives workers in a professional, management, technical, trade or other skilled occupation 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
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). Your job offer does not need to be permanent if it is in a priority technology occupation or is in NOC 41200 (university professors and lecturers).
2- Work Experience
3- Language Ability
4- Income Requirement
| 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 2019 Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) (➨ Appendix 2) figures set by Statistics Canada.
5- Ineligibility
- 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/BCSW-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 Skilled Worker 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/BCSW-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.
If you've been offered a job in NOC 41200 (university professors and lecturers) at a B.C. public university, your research and coursework may count as related work experience. Other unpaid work isn't worth points.
| 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.
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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 |
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Additional points for professional designation in B.C. |
Points |
| Language proficiency in both English and French (Minimum CLB 4) | 10 |
- 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
| 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).
| Your Total Score |
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Get a Job Offer in British Columbia
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”.
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/BCSW-Apply) for yourself.
| Recent Draws – BCPNP Skilled Worker | ||
| Date of Draw | No. of ITA * | Min. Score |
| Nov 26, 2024 *** | <20 | 80 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 7 | 146 |
| Nov 20 2024 *** | <20 | 80 |
| Nov 20 2024 ** | <5 | 141 |
| Nov 13, 2024 *** | <19 | 80 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 10 | 143 |
| Nov 6, 2024 *** | 20 | 96 |
| Nov 6, 2024 ** | 31 | 128 |
| Oct 30, 2024 *** | <57 | 80 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 31 | 134 |
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* Skills Immigration and Express Entry Categories combined. ** Tech draws *** Targeted draw Updates and Complete list of previous Draws available at: immilib.com/BCSW-Draws |
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BC Tech:
The BC Provincial Nominee Program Tech offers an expedited immigration pathway for people with tech skills namely applicants in the following 35 occupations:
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NOC Code |
Tech Occupations (Job offer must be at least 1 year in duration and there must be at least 120 days remaining on the job at the time of application) |
| 21100 | Physicist and astronomers |
| 21210 | Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries |
| 21211 | Data scientists |
| 21220 | Cybersecurity specialists |
| 21221 | Business systems specialists |
| 21222 | Information systems specialists |
| 21223 | Database analysts and data administrators |
| 21230 | Computer systems developers and programmers |
| 21231 | Software engineers and designers |
| 21232 | Software developers and programmers |
| 21233 | Web designers |
| 21234 | Web developers and programmers |
| 21300 | Civil engineers |
| 21301 | Mechanical engineers |
| 21310 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 21311 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 21320 | Chemical engineers |
| 21399 | Other professional engineers |
| 22110 | Biological technologists and technicians |
| 22220 | Computer network and web technicians |
| 22221 | User support technicians |
| 22222 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 22310 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 50011 | Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 22312 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 51111 | Authors and writers (except technical) |
| 51112 | Technical writers |
| 51120 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
| 52119 | Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 52112 | Broadcast technicians |
| 52113 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 52120 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 53111 | Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators |
To be eligible for expedited processing and weekly invitations, if you apply with a valid job offer under one of the 35 eligible occupations, your job offer must be for at least one year (365 days), and the job offer must have at least 120 days remaining at the time of application to the BC PNP.
Other Targeted Draws:
Applicants with a job offer in one of the following occupations may benefit from targeted invitations to apply that are held regularly along with tech draws and general draws (➨immilib.com/BCIG-Draws).
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NOC Code |
Childcare Occupations |
| 42202 | Early childhood educators and assistants |
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NOC Code |
Construction Occupations (With a related valid trade certificate issued by, or an apprenticeship registered with SkilledTradesBC) |
| 22114 | Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists |
| 72102 | Sheet metal workers |
| 72103 | Boilermakers |
| 72104 | Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters |
| 72105 | Ironworkers |
| 72106 | Welders and related machine operators |
| 72200 | Electricians (except industrial and power system) |
| 72201 | Industrial electricians |
| 72300 | Plumbers |
| 72301 | Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers |
| 72302 | Gas fitters |
| 72310 | Carpenters |
| 72311 | Cabinetmakers |
| 72320 | Bricklayers |
| 72400 | Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics |
| 72401 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
| 72402 | Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics |
| 72500 | Crane operators |
| 73100 | Concrete finishers |
| 73101 | Tilesetters |
| 73102 | Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers |
| 73110 | Roofers and shinglers |
| 73111 | Glaziers |
| 73112 | Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) |
| 73113 | Floor covering installers |
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NOC Code |
Healthcare Occupations (Workers who are employed or supported by a health authority must use the Health Authority Stream (➨Page)) |
| 30010 | Managers in health care |
| 31100 | Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
| 31101 | Specialists in surgery |
| 31102 | General practitioners and family physicians |
| 31110 | Dentists |
| 31112 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
| 31120 | Pharmacists |
| 31121 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
| 31200 | Psychologists |
| 31201 | Chiropractors |
| 31202 | Physiotherapists |
| 31203 | Occupational therapists |
| 31204 | Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 31209 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 31300 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
| 31301 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 31302 | Nurse practitioners |
| 31303 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 32101 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 32102 | Paramedical occupations |
| 32103 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
| 32109 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 32110 | Denturists |
| 32111 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
| 32120 | Medical laboratory technologists |
| 32121 | Medical radiation technologists |
| 32122 | Medical sonographers |
| 32123 | Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists |
| 32124 | Pharmacy technicians |
| 32129 | Other medical technologists and technicians |
| 32200 | Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
| 33100 | Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants |
| 33101 | Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations |
| 33102 | Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates |
| 33103 | Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants |
| 41300 | Social workers |
| 41301 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
| 42201 | Social and community service workers |
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NOC Code |
Technology Occupations (Job offer must be at least 1 year in duration and there must be at least 120 days remaining on the job at the time of application) |
| 10030 | Telecommunication carriers managers |
| 20012 | Computer and information systems managers |
| 21100 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 21210 | Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries |
| 21211 | Data scientists |
| 21220 | Cybersecurity specialists |
| 21221 | Business systems specialists |
| 21222 | Information systems specialists |
| 21223 | Database analysts and data administrators |
| 21230 | Computer systems developers and programmers |
| 21231 | Software engineers and designers |
| 21232 | Software developers and programmers |
| 21233 | Web designers |
| 21234 | Web developers and programmers |
| 21300 | Civil engineers |
| 21301 | Mechanical engineers |
| 21310 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 21311 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 21320 | Chemical engineers |
| 21399 | Other professional engineers |
| 22110 | Biological technologists and technicians |
| 22220 | Computer network and web technicians |
| 22221 | User support technicians |
| 22222 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 22310 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 22312 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 50011 | Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 51111 | Authors and writers (except technical) |
| 51112 | Technical writers |
| 51120 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
| 52119 | Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 52112 | Broadcast technicians |
| 52113 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 52120 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 53111 | Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators |
|
NOC Code |
Veterinary Care Occupations |
| 31103 | Veterinarians |
| 32104 | Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
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/BCSW-Apply).
| BCPNP Application | |
| Submit Online Application: | |
| immilib.com/BCSW-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/BCSW-Guide | |
| BCPNP Application Fee: | |
| $1475 | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/BC-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
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(page 58) |
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| 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 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.
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.
Step 5: Landing in Canada
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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