BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (BC PNP)

Home to the country's third-largest city, Vancouver, British Columbia is also one of the most diverse provinces in all of Canada. British Columbia's economy focuses on a strong natural resources sector, with an emphasis on forestry and mining. Its natural environment, with expansive forests and a unique coastal climate, is renowned as one of the most beautiful in Canada, and indeed the world.

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The BC PNP is British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a British Columbia Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will allow that foreign national to apply for Canadian permanent residence with processing times that are faster than other Canadian immigration classes.

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The BC PNP accepts applications under two main immigration streams:

• Skills Immigration (including Express Entry)

• Entrepreneur Immigration

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These streams are further divided into categories. Below we provide you with additional information about each to help you determine if the BC PNP is right for you.

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Skills Immigration

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BC PNP Skills Immigration is divided into the following categories:

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• Skilled Worker Category

• Health Care Professional Category

• International Graduate Category

• International Post-Graduate Category

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