BC PNP — British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
BC PNP — is an economic program that allows British Columbia to attract skilled immigrants to meet the province's needs. Successful candidates receive a nomination and apply for permanent residence.
There are 2 main directions of BC PNP:
- Skills Immigration
- Entrepreneur Immigration
BC PNPSkills Immigration
1. Skilled Worker:
Suitable for experienced managers, professionals and skilled workers with TEER classifications of 0, 1, 2 and 3.
2. BC Health Authority:
Open to BC provincial health authority workers in any TEER category. No registration is required for this stream. If eligible, nomination is submitted directly to the BC PNP.
The full list of vacancies can be found on the official websites of medical institutions:
Basic requirements for all "Skills Immigration" candidates:
- Valid immigration status
- Intent to reside, work and establish a permanent residence in British Columbia
- The candidate's activities must contribute to the economic development of the province through job creation, knowledge transfer and support for major projects.
Requirements for all streams
- Knowledge of English or French. For NOC TEER 2-5 positions, a CLB level of 4 is required in all competencies; for NOC TEER 0 or 1 positions, a language test is not required.
- A full-time job offer from a British Columbia employer who meets the requirements and supports the permanent residence application. The candidate must also meet the education and experience requirements of the stated NOC.
- Wages must be in line with market rates and the minimum income must meet certain standards for where you live in British Columbia.
BC PNPEntrepreneur Immigration
Requirements:
- Development, registration and business development
- Personal wealth of at least CAD$600,000; management experience or equivalent education; basic knowledge of English or French at CLB level 4 or higher.
- A personal investment of at least CAD$200,000 and the creation of at least one job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
BC PNPPriority industries
In 2026, the BC PNP will give priority to candidates with positions in health care, veterinary, early childhood and school education, construction (trades), and candidates with high economic impact.
Full list of professions participating in targeted selections.
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