Types of Permanent Residency Visa
Types of Permanent Residency Visa
Listed below are the popular Permanent Residency Visa. Most options offer a long term visa for the applicant, his spouse and children. The visa can be converted to citizenship in most cases. Free Education for children, healthcare & retirement benefits & visa free travel are some of the reasons people choose to immigrate.
Skilled Immigration
- Points Based
- Most people below the age of 51 years old, with an occupation (listed on each country’s list), 2+ years of work experience & good English / French are eligible for this
- It is the most popular way of settling overseas
State/Territory/Province Sponsored Immigration
- Similar to skilled immigration
- Occupation must be listed on the state list
- Long term visa converted to PR & citizenship
Employer Based Immigration
- Very popular option for most countries
- Candidates who find a full time job & an employer overseas are eligible for this visa
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Family Migration
- Some countries offer permanent residency anyone who has a parent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or first cousin overseas
- The sponsoring relative needs to be an citizen or a permanent resident of that country
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Investment Migration
- Many countries offer a temporary or PR visa in exchange for an investment
- Investment amounts can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more
Why British Columbia PNP?
- 1+ million job openings in the next 10 years
- High demand for Tech and Healthcare professionals
- Minimum CRS score required to get the ITA is 85
- Invited 100,000+ immigrants in 2022
- Holds 4 targeted draws every month
About British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of the 10 Canadian provinces. The province is also one of the last regions in North America to be explored and settled subsequently. While Yukon and the Northwest Territories lie to the north of the province, the US states of Washington, Idaho, and Montana lie towards the south. Alberta makes another neighbor on the east side. Most of the western side of British Columbia is taken up by the Pacific Ocean.
British Columbia is known for its diversity of climate and scenery that is unparalleled anywhere throughout Canada. While the British Columbian society is one of the more British of the Canadian provinces, British Columbia is also one of the most ethnically diverse provinces in Canada.
BC is among the most urbanized Canadian provinces. Around 80% of its residents live in urban areas, with a majority living within the Vancouver metropolitan area itself. As the population is concentrated within a comparatively small area, British Columbia is of the least densely populated provinces in Canada.
“Victoria is the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia.”
The prominent cities in British Columbia include:
- Vancouver
- Delta
- Surrey
- Burnaby
- Kelowna
- Langley District Municipality
- Coquitlam
- Richmond
- Abbotsford
British Columbia is a part of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The British Columbia PNP program – the BC Provincial Nominee Program [BC PNP] – offers a pathway for high-demand foreign workers, international graduates as well as experienced entrepreneurs for acquiring permanent residency in BC.
British Columbia PNP Streams
There are three main streams that an individual can apply under British Columbia PNP. Each of the streams is again divided into categories.
- Skills Immigration Stream
- Express Entry British Columbia Stream
- Entrepreneur Immigration
Skills Immigration Stream
This is specifically designed for skilled workers, healthcare professionals, international graduates & post-graduates and Entry-level and Semi-skilled workers. The Skills Immigration Stream is divided into 5 categories:
Category | Job offer required? | Currently, accepting applications? | Requirements |
Skilled Worker | Yes (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3) | Yes | 2 years of work experience as a skilled professional |
Healthcare Professional | Yes | Yes | 2 years of work experience as physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses or allied health professionals. |
International Graduate | Yes | Yes | Should be graduated from an eligible university or college in the last three years. |
International Post-Graduate | Not required | Yes | Should have a Master’s or PhD from a B.C. university in the natural, applied or health sciences programs of study. |
Entry-level and Semi-skilled worker | Yes | Yes | Should have work experience in tourism, food processing, or long-haul trucking or must be living and working in the Northeast Development Region of British Columbia |
Express Entry British Columbia
To apply for the Express Entry BC stream, candidates need to check the following requirements as per the categories:
Category | Job offer required? | Currently, accepting applications? | Requirements |
Skilled Worker | Yes | Yes | 2 years of work experience in TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 |
Healthcare Professional | Yes | Yes | 2 years of work experience as physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses or allied health professionals, or a midwife with a letter of confirmation from an established practice group in B.C. |
International Graduate | Yes | Yes | Should be graduated from an eligible university or college in the last three years. |
International Post-Graduate | No | Yes | Should have a Master’s or PhD from a B.C. university in the natural, applied or health sciences programs of study. |
Entrepreneur Immigration
This stream has three different categories, which include:
- Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category
- Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot
- Strategic Projects Category
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria factors | Max points |
Economic Factors – 110 Points | |
Skill Level of the B.C. Job Offer | 50 |
Wage of the B.C. Job Offer | 50 |
Regional District of Employment | 10 |
Human Capital Factors – 80 Points | |
Directly Related Work Experience | 25 |
Highest Level of Education | 25 |
Language | 30 |
Grand total | 190 |
*Out of 190 minimum number of points required is 85.
Steps to apply
Step 1: Check your eligibility through Amasolontv Canada Immigration Points Calculator.
Step 2: Select the BC PNP stream
Step 3: Arrange the checklist of requirements
Step 4: Apply for BC PNP
Step 5: Migrate to British Columbia, Canada
BC PNP Processing time
BC PNP stream | Processing time |
Skills Immigration Stream | 2 – 3 Months |
Express Entry BC | 2 – 3 Months |
Entrepreneur Immigration Stream | 4 Months |
British Columbia PNP draws in 2024
Month | No. of draws | Total no. of Invitations |
September | 2 | 319 |
August | 5 | 622 |
July | 4 | 333 |
June | 5 | 287 |
May | 4 | 308 |
April | 4 | 350 |
March | 3 | 523 |
February | 3 | 631 |
January | 4 | 994 |
How can Amasolontv help you?
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- Free eligibility check through Canada Immigration Points Calculator
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- Job search services to find jobs in British Columbia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BC PNP’s Skills Immigration [SI] pathway?
The SI of the BC PNP offers a pathway to Canada PR for those with the skills, experience as well as qualifications required by the employers within British Columbia.
Do I need a valid job offer to register for the SI of the BC PNP?
Generally, a valid job offer – for a full-time, permanent job with an eligible BC employer – will be needed.
However, a job offer is not required if applying under the SI – International Post-Graduate category.
What is the SIRS?
SIRS stands for the Skills Immigration Registration System [SIRS], an online points-based application system.
Why does the BC PNP use the SIRS?
With a limited number of nominations allotted by IRCC annually, often the volume of applications received might exceed the nomination spaces available.
The SIRS allows BC PNP to ensure that –
- Candidate selection is as per the requirements of the local labour market, and
- All applications that are received are processed without the need to stop accepting applications.
SIRS is flexible, transparent and manages BC PNP applications in an efficient manner.
How do I register with the BC PNP for Skills Immigration?
Begin by creating a profile with BC PNP Online and registering for the categories of Skilled Worker, International Graduate, or Entry Level and Semi-Skilled.
Is SIRS mandatory for all categories under BC PNP’s skills Immigration?
Not required if applying under SI – Healthcare Professional or SI – International Post-Graduate categories. Such individuals can directly apply via BC PNP Online.
What is assessed by the BC PNP for SIRS score?
The SIRS assesses [1] key economic factors that include – NOC skill level of job, annual wage being offered, and location of job in BC; [2] factors that affect ability of settling in BC such as proficiency in the English language, a higher level of education etc.
Am I automatically entitled to work in BC if the BC PNP nominates me for Canada PR?
No. A BC PNP nomination for Canada PR does not provide the nominee with the legal status to work in BC. An application will have to be made to IRCC for Canada work permit.
What is Express Entry BC?
Linked with the federal Express Entry system, the EEBC stream of the BC PNP offers an expedited pathway for a skilled worker to acquire permanent residence in British Columbia.
How many can be invited annually by the BC PNP?
The frequency and number is as per the annual allocation by IRSS. The number of invitations that are issued by the BC PNP will also depend on their ability for ensuring timely processing of applications.
What is an ECA?
An Educational Credential Assessment [ECA] will be required as verification that an individual’s foreign degree or diploma etc. is valid and equivalent to Canadian credentials.
Will an ECA help my SIRS score?
An ECA fetches points that are added to the registration score of a candidate.
