The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invites applicants who have successfully created and filed for immigration to Canada via the Express Entry pathway program. On April 6, 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a Tech Pilot draw wherein 80 invitations were issued by British Columbia for permanent residency for the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories.
Fast Track Immigration Pathway
Applicants selected are from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories and need a provincial score of at least 80. This particular draw is a fast-track immigration pathway for tech workers and international students who are in demand in the province. Initiated in 2017 the project has been extended many times and most lately until June 2021.
Eligibility Criteria
· Applicant need to be registered in one of British Columbia’s provincial immigration streams
· Should have a lawful job offer of a minimum of 12 months in one of the Tech Pilot’s 29 entitled professions
How to Apply
Applicants looking forward to applying for the Skills Immigration or Express Entry BC categories need to develop a profile through the BC PNP’s online portal and must register under SIRS (Skills Immigration Registration System)
Evaluation Process
Candidates’ profiles are evaluated and given a score based on the following key factors:
1. Qualification
2. Total direct work experience
3. Job offer in B.C.
Express Entry
Express Entry applicants having received a nomination from British Columbia will receive an additional 600 points to their existing Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Such applicants have an extremely high probability of securing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the upcoming Federal Express Entry draw. These draws are usually held twice a month and have previously sent invitations to around 5,000 potential immigrants. Ask a Options Abroad for FREE how you can Successfully Fast Track your Immigration Journey to Canada.
