The BC PNP: How to immigrate to British Columbia

Want to immigrate to British Columbia? In this info session, we're telling you everything you need to know about the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), from how to check your eligibility to how to apply. We give helpful tips and discuss common mistakes - to give you the best chance of making beautiful BC your long-term home.
For this event, we teamed up with Jenny Perez, a regulated Canadian immigration consultant (R#423103) and founder of Perez McKenzie Immigration. Jenny is based in BC and has years of experience preparing and submitting BC PNP applications.
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introduction
3:40 - Table of contents
4:38 - Why move to British Columbia?
8:00 - The BC PNP: An Overview
9:30 - Express Entry BC vs. Skills Immigration
13:05 - Job offer eligibility
21:10 - BC PNP Tech
25:34 - Eligibility: Skilled Worker stream
29:45 - Eligibility: International Graduate stream
31:25 - Eligibility: International Post-Graduate stream
32:58 - Eligibility: Healthcare Professionals stream
35:02 - Eligibility: Entry Level & Semi-Skilled Worker stream
42:27 - How to apply: Express Entry BC & Skills Immigration
47:46 - Entrepreneur Immigration
52:02 - Working with an immigration consultant
If you've got a specific question about the BC PNP, you can book a one-on-one consultation with Jenny or another member of the Perez McKenzie Immigration team here: bit.ly/ContactPMI
For general eligibility for the BC PNP, check out our guide: moving2canada.com/british-columbia-provincial-nominee-program/
For BC PNP Tech occupations, see here: moving2canada.com/british-columbia-tech-pilot/
For the BC PNP points system, see here: moving2canada.com/skills-immigration-registration-system-british-columbia/
For Healthcare Professionals occupations, see here: moving2canada.com/british-columbia-skills-immigration-healthcare-professional/
For Entry Level & Semi-Skilled Worker occupations, see here: moving2canada.com/british-columbia-skills-immigration-entry-level-semi-skilled/

[@Moving2Canadainfo]

Book a consultation with Jenny and the Perez McKenzie Immigration team here: bit.ly/ContactPMI

[@UpForFailing]

Thanks Jenny and Dane! Always enjoy your content. It seems PNP like this is essentially the only way to get in with no Canadian experience/French. My wife and I aced the language tests, lots of skilled work history, and the best possible score for us is 380. Since the acceptance cutoff hasn't gone below 430 for years for FSW, it's a bit disheartening to know it is impossible without sponsorship, and even a job offer wouldn't take us over that 430 cutoff. I know the answer is schedule a consultation 😀 👍

[@angelawokabi8802]

Watching from Kenya

[@bmilk1177]

Thanks

[@SoulJah876]

You mention a list of eligible schools across Canada for Skills Immigration - International Graduate but I haven't been able to find that on BC PNP's website. Could you share a link to it, please?

[@shazol92]

Thanks for sharing. I have a confusion about this point from the blog post, "Have a wage offer in line with BC wage rates for the occupation" can you clarify on this? Is it obvious to meet the median wage for the respective NOC or okay to have it beyond the provincial minimum? I truly appreciate your help.

[@vijaysoni6351]

for bc pnp tech program, can the job offer be of type Intra Company Transfer job offer?

[@swordis45]

Watching from Trinidad

[@richardshola3480]

Please I need the link to enable me applied for job in Canada I have 14yrs experience in security also present still working in SCM.

[@harrisonekpobimi4764]

can i skip the work permit step and apply for a permanent residence after getting nominated?

[@ishmeetsingh4473]

Do we need a birth certificate for this pnp?The name of my birth certificate is different than my passport so what can i do? Should i provide an affidevit explaining that the name on my birth certificate is wrong?

[@apcellara8458]

Im watching from jeddah saudi arabia

[@AnonymousOnimous]

I thought I'd qualify for skilled worker - I'm 28 with a master's degree and cumulative of +2 years experience. But I want to transition my career from education to disaster resilience (which is my degree). But this says my job experience has to be in my field. Is there still hope?

[@touhidhasan7027]

Watching from Bangladesh 🥰

[@nasirkazemianrad4548]

Hi. Your video is very informative. I have one query. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application." In this case , how can we apply? I live in middle east right now, and I do not have any status in Canada, and never came to Canada. Please help me what I do in this regard.

[@Guillaume7372]

watching from japan, but i am a french citizen

[@luckygrewal4421]

How can i get work permit here......i m here as visitor in surrey

[@kanyinsolawilliams7780]

I'm watching from Nigeria. I'm 39, married with kids, I'm an accountant and also into catering and events. What are my options? I want to immigrate to BC Columbia with my family. Please can you help us? Thank you

[@olaniranoluwayemisi4707]

SABINAH from Nigeria. Great job. Pls I want to know if someone whose official language is English can apply for pnp in BC? Thank you

[@Yoo-Mi]

Does that mean that if my PGWP expires, my employer can give me a work permit?

[@azeemahammed8646]

Thanks for your video! I have a question, How to convince a recruiter about BC TECH PNP,and get into the job from outside Canada?

[@anixxbel759]

Havig the same issue as you !

[@anayagiovanni]

I wish, the videos sound louder

[@shreekanthraja1133]

I am from INDIA.

[@yaasircheekoory679]

Mauritius

[@SLowe-tp1ri]

AZ

[@munawaruddinshaikimam1589]

They are highly expensive an hour consultation costing more than $300.

[@Moving2Canadainfo]

Perez McKenzie charges $200+tx for an individual consultation (lasting an hour) or $300+tx for a couples/family consultation. These rates are within the standard range for professional immigration consultations in Canada. For those who are able to afford the fees, they’re an excellent resource for getting personalized immigration guidance. However, we recognize they may not be within everyone’s budget - that’s why all the information & resources provided by Moving2Canada is available for free to our community!

[@shreekanthraja1133]

Hi sir and Jennie madam and

[@nassersaidi6967]

Salut je m'appelle nacer j'emme bien travailler et vivre ou Canada.

[@AyhaySulaiman]

Thanks