Provincial Nomination Programs or PNP are intended to meet the requirements of different Canadian territories or Canadian provinces for accepting candidates. The decision will be given based on applicants’ contribution to the economy from where they get the nomination. Applicants have to have basic education credentials, work-experience and knowledge criteria for contributing to the economy of a region or territory.

The financial progress of British Columbia is dependent on the available number of experienced and qualified individuals for meeting demands of the labour market. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) provides a pathway for foreigners who are experienced entrepreneurs and qualified workers and are willing to come  to British Columbia to contribute to its economy.

Diverse Programs under BC PNP:
BC PNP consists of three major programs for BC permanent residency and every program has various categories.

Skilled Immigration:
Some sections may permit you to apply without earlier work experience and this is the most alluring part of these programs.

This provision refers to applicants who are the most recent international graduates of any Canadian college or university. However, skilled workers may have work experience outside. Applicants who are in the entry-level and semi-skilled level, need work experience in British Columbia.

Entrepreneur Immigration:
Well-to-do business people who can make investments in BC and administer business activities are entitled to apply under Entrepreneur Immigration in BC. Applicants must have individual funds and investments.

Express Entry:
Express Entry BC provides a smart way for eligible skilled foreign workers interested to come and settle in BC. It relates to the points-based system and has a web-based questionnaire and certification process for BC PNP.