The BC PNP started with new immigration system called Skilled Immigration Registration System (SIRS) in January 2016 also (widely knows as BC PNP). SIRS is an intake management system that allows British Columbia to select candidates for Provincial Nomination according to scores.
SIRS is conducted by British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). As it is point based system applicant receive scores based on the information provided while making their online profile (same as an express entry), after that they enter in the pool along with other candidates. BC PNP performs draws periodically and candidates get the invitation to apply for Province Nomination through different streams of British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
The BC Provincial Nominee Program offers three ways to become a permanent resident in B.C. Each pathway contains different categories you can apply under, depending on your National Occupational Classification skill level, job, or international student status. You may not require prior work experience in some categories.
Hello,
Does a teacher certification by BC Teacher Regulation Board count as a trade certificate?
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I receive a Permanent job offer with the initial 6 months probation. Is this job offer considered to be eligible under PNP during or after the probation period? Shall I start applying for PNP right after I start working for this employer or wait until the probation period ends?
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Hello there i was working on retail supervisor from last one year and then I suddenly quit my that job and got other job in same field with different employer on retail store as a assistant manager. Can I claim my point for retail supervisor for bc pnp as a assistant manager position?
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This is sanju Sharma I received an email saying that my points are not enough due to my experience is it possible to add experience after applying to increase the points. As already received an invitation.
Hello there i was working on retail supervisor from last one year and then I suddenly quit my that job and got other job in same field with different employer on retail store as a assistant manager. Can I claim my point for retail supervisor for bc pnp or not ?
Can i work at two full time
Positions on
Open work permit and
Can i claim
Point
For my
4 month automotive service technician certificate (trade certification ) in education
Hi NV1 i studied here in vancouver.
I got my work permit nd m working in construction (painting). I just wanted know that what are some conditions i have to fulfill to get my PR. Do my trade is eligible for this and what is current cutoff of point in PNP and express entry
Hii
My name is saini i do mechanical engineering 3years diploma from india after that i have 1 year experience in mechanical field after that i do 2 year diploma in tourism industry now i am supervisor in tim hortons for 1 year so plzz tell me i am eligible for bc pnp
Hi,
I had a furniture business back in my home country for 15 years. Recently I got a job offer in construction carpenter here in Vancouver. I want to know does my business experience counts towards my job offer.
hi, I have total of 62 points in semi – skilled category with the clb score of 7 but the draw is 68. what should I do ? should I wait for next draws to be drop ?
Are you still waiting for draw, Please contact for specific advise for yourself, please contact us at contact@nvimmigration.ca
Currently on my work permit, how long do I have to apply for pnp? Like is there a deadline beyond which I won’t be able to apply?
My permit is valid for 3 years and I currently hold a full time job.
IS DEMOLITION IS A GOOD JOB TO BE RECOGANISED UNDER ANY NOC LEVEL??
AND CAN WE APPLY FOR PNP UNDER THIS JOB.
LIKE MY STUDY IS GETTING OVER THIS YEAR AND I AM WORKING PART AS A DEMOLITION WORKER, SO LIKE IF I WORK FULL TIME AFTER MY STUDY IN THE SAME JOB CAN I APPLY FOR PNP….???
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I have scored 437 points in EE and they did not gave any score for my uncle and aunt in Canada but online it says that CRS must have 5 point for it.
Can you please telll me if it is true or not
The points for relatives count towards 67 points grid for federal skilled worker but not for overall CRS score. Instead if you have a sibling who is Canandian citizen or permanent resident, then you get 15 bonus points. The last draw was at 438, it may drop to 437 and you might get selected or else you will need to either improve in IELTS or complete 2 years of work experience to get more points.
Can we apply for pnp in semi skilled as a supervisor in tim hortons???
Hi NVI, I want to ask about my bc pnp points. I have completed my two years Business administration diploma from central kootney area and now I am working in surrey on $13 as a supervisor. Can you tell me what is next requirement for my file.
Hi Jashanpreet, it is not clear what type of field you are working in, food or retail or any other. Please email us at contact@nvimmigration.ca for free consultation or book appointment.
Hello there,
I came to Canada as a student I did my studies in flight school after two years I got my open work permit and also I have done my degree program in India and i got my evaluation report as well. Now, my question is am I eligible for BC PNP reason being my flight school is a private institution there’s no any public flight school in Canada and I have spent more than 80 grands on my studies. Please guide me
Hye i want to apply for BC PNP my points are 75 in semi skilled category.. but i am going to apply in January 2020. So points will increase or not or do i have to change occupation
Hello! Could you answer the question? I have worked in the hotel since June 2017 as a front desk agent for one year , after that my position was changed and I have worked for 9 month as a front desk supervisor. One month ago my position was changed and now I work as an assistant general manager in same hotel. Becides I have graduated college in BC. I want to register in PNP BC as a international student. How must I answer the question -How many years of related (with respect to your job offer) work experience do you have in the last 10 years? Thank you
What do you mean by bc job offer in bcpnp ? Does employer have to advertise for 1 month and then apply to service Canada like LMIA or how it works, please explain. Thanks
Hello,
I was wondering how IELTS score is counted in BCPNP grid as there is no place for each skill scores to be an equivalent of CLB. if the overall band is counted, how is that found out?
Many thanks for your support ,
Hosea
Hi I like to know the score for bc pnp skill worker will go low because i am working as food supervisor in bc and my score will be 84 on feb 04/2019.please let me know because today there was draw that was 85.it will go less from 85.
Thanks
Hi,
Does the 1 year of directly related work experience have to be full time? I’ve been working as a Behaviour Interventionist (which is under NOC B) since June 2017 but it was only for around 6 hours a week and I stopped for a bit around March because of my finals but began again for a different employer in September this time with 15 hours until I finish my 6 month probation at which point I get 37.5 hours and a registered behaviour technician’s license. Does the 9 months count towards the one year of experience? And does the RBT license count as a trade certificate? I’m hoping to apply for the SI for int. Graduate.
Thanks,
Jackie
You either need to have fulltime(30 hours per week) or Part-time and complete 1560 hours. The RBT license does not count as trade certificate
Can you explain me question – Are you Currently working in B.C. for the employer in occupation identified in the BC PNP registration?*
I am financial advisor in TD since last 5 months
Can I put yes or no in this question?
Yes you can put yes for job that you are working in.
I have 4 month already experience in my job and planning to apply for BC PNP Int. Grad. in 8 month
Today, all of a sudden I wasn’t able to find my job in the list of top 100 in-demand: 2253 – Drafting technologist and technicians , which leads to me losing 20 points.
Just want to confirm if this NOC was actually disqualified from the list of top 100 in demand jobs and is there a chance it will get added back?
Also how often do those updates to the list happen? I definitely wasn’t prepared for this one,
Hi Johnny,
The list is changed and we do not know if the outlook will be changed in 2 years or 3 years or more as the last outlook report for top 100 jobs in BC was changed after 2 years for the first time, we recommend you to explore other options for your immigration goals. Please get in touch with us via email to discuss your options as this is public platform and we cannot discuss much in detail keeping your privacy in mind. Have a nice day.
hi there,
i have NOC B category job offer as refrigeration operator and i have been working in same position for 1 year in Vancouver .i have 2 year direct related experience from India prior to that.Without Indian experience i am sitting at 87 points. Can i claim out of Canada experience ?.Do i need to provide any proof for experience from India while applying for BC PNP?
Any help will be appreciated
Thank you
if you claim points for a foreign work experience, Bc PNP might request proof of employment. whether can you apply without claiming your foriegn work experience, from your details we are unclear about what category are you applying under is is skilled worker category or International Graduates category, it depends upon your category of application. Please email us at contact@nvimmigration.ca about your education in India and education in Canada(if applicable) for us to better serve you.
Hi,
So according to this my point score is 79.
Is it sufficient to apply for This category.
There is no minimum points required in BC however it depends upon draw score, your application is picked up for invitation to apply if your SIRS score is equal to or higher than BC PNP draw score. What category are you applying under international graduates or Semi Skilled or any other one.
About minimum family income requirement by area of residence, You guys didnt mention but l think this is also important to applicants. For example, l have 3 members of family, so l need to be more than $33,885. Is this right?
What if my annual income is less than this, how can l make it up ?
Yes Matt,
this is just point calculator only for calculating, however there are many factors which are crucial for BC PNP which is why we encourage all to do your thorough research or take help from a qualified immigration consultant /lawyer for application to ensure that your application does not get refused any such technical reasons. The minimum income required is different for metropolitan area and outside it. You can claim income for your spouse if they have a permanent job offer(qualified) in BC. Please feel free to email us if you require any information. The BC PNP guide is updated, please confirm if you meet the new requirements.
I am a cook and I have $14 hourly wage
My points are 75 and do I qualify for pnp program
Which stream are you applying for?
Dear Arshdeep,
The BC PNP has recently changed top 100 job occupations and cook is removed from top 100 which means loosing 10 points. Please consult us for your options in BC PNP.
I had received invitation and I have submited my pnp file. Can i know how much time it will take till approval??
80 % of applications take 3 months, however some applications can take longer than that.
Hi, my name is Amrit. I want to apply bcpnp express in march 2019 , is there any chance of change in rules by the time?
Plz tell me BC PNP Skilled currently cutoff point 2018 (for my son who passed currently buisness managment diploma of 2 year from langara collage vancouver) thanks with regards….
hi my son 10+2 from India and completed 2 year diploma of Buisness Managagment diploma from lanagara collage vancouver BC and now doing job from1month in kelwona (okanagin valley) liquor store as cashier and as per our commetment employer will be give him post of supervisor after 3-4 months and after 4-5 month will be give him post of assistant manager retail . Plz suggest is this right and after 9-10 months can he will be eligible for BC PNP and what need of wage rate for supervisor post and then assistant manager post. Is this right way? if you have any other suggetion plz suggest me and what documents required to you for filing….
Dear Kamal, Please contact us at contact@nvimmigration.ca as this is a public platform and we respect your privacy, please email us and we can help you doe your applications
hi i am working as junior engineer in punjab state power corporation a govt.undertaking in punjab since 1987 to till date .i have matric passed and having 2 years wireman/journeyman trade cerificate diploma from Industrial training institute (ITI) and two year apprentice diploma of Punjab state power corporation and having experience more than 25 years. if i got LMIA of electrician and cleared ielts with 5.5 or 6 band and after 1 year job in canada. am i elegible for bc pnp or if you have any other suggetion plz suggest me.. thanks with regards
hi what is latest cut off for BC PNP ?
Hii, I have done my master’s degree in civil engineering from Ottawa Ontario and I have 3 years of work experience in the field of civil engineering in India. I have my IELTS score 7 overall. I just recently moved to BC…. I want to ask that is it essential to have job-related to the area of study to apply or any job with similar NOC will be fine for BCPNP?
I have done post graduate diploma in computer application and almost 3 years of experience as web developer and designer my language score is 5.5 and i have a job offer from BC and a valid visa of canada but i am not working yet in Canada can i apply my pnp from india. How much it take for get approval.
Hello Arav,
Yes you can apply for BC PNP from india too. Usually it takes around 4-5 months for processing BC PNP application.
Thank You
Hello I am working in Boston pizza a chef/ kitchen manger in annual salary plan I been working in Boston pizza in Toronto from almost 4 years now I finished my study in January and got my post grad work permit in may I just moved in bc. Can I apply to bcpnp express entry
Hello Paras,
Yes you can apply for BC PNP – You need to have employer who is eligible and willing to support your application.
Hope it helps
Thank You
Hello Sir/Madam,
Can I apply if I have points between 60 to 70.
Regards,
Kamlesh
Hello Kamlesh,
Yes you can apply, but you have to make sure that you do have valid job offer from employer and once points comes down than you would be invited to submit all required documents.
Hope it helps
Thank You
Such a useful tool, thanks a lot! However, I am wondering if it is still valid, since it is from 2016.
Thanks again!
Hello Daniela,
Thank You for kind words, it is Valid. We try to keep it as upto date as possible.
Hope it helps
New Vision Team
Hi there,
Trying to calculate my school and I just noticed that Greater Victoria is not part of where do you work list. What do I do?
Hello Ama,
That would come under Capital, Select that for reference.
hope it helps
Thank You
For New Application While applying when there is no job offer
how can he or she earn the points which are related to job offers in Canada ?
Hello Deepak,
Unfortunately, without job offer you cannot apply for BC PNP.
Hope it helps
hi there, My name is Bikramjeet as i’m gonna graduate this summer in 2 years business accounting program in Ontario. I’ve NOC- C Job here in which i’ll have 1 year experience by the time of graduation. My company has office in many cities of BC and they can transfer my employment over there. Security Job comes under these 100 lists of occupation as well. i’ve calculated my points with CLB 7( i know i can have these). i calculated points in nanaimo and i got 85. But if i choose Comox then 89. I’ve option in both to start working over there. Can you please tell me if im eligible or not ?
Regards,
Bikramjeet Singh.
Hello Bikramjeet,
We can definately help you. Can you please call our company number and book an phone consultation? We can guide you accordingly for same.
Hope it helps
can you help me in finding jobs offer that can help me get work permit in bc. I mean any employer who can offer lmia in semiskilled or low skilled in northeast bc. I have graduated from bc in tourism diploma.
Hello,
We unfortunately don’t help looking for work. If you can make profile on nvjobs.ca than if some employer is looking for candidate than we can direct them to same website.
Thank You
Hi,
I have
-WES (Equivalent to Masters in Canada)
-Canada Degree (PG Diploma)
-1 Year Canadaian Experience in IT(9 months out of BC, 3 months in BC)
-2 Years Indian Experience in IT
is there any minimum band in IELTS that I have to get eligible.
How long it takes to get BC PNP?
If I get PR through BC PNP do I have to stay in BC?
Thanks you, waiting for your valuable response.
Venkat
Hello,
BC PNP normal processing time is around 4 months and once you get PR you can relocate to other province but intention of this program is to stay in BC and contribute to BC.
Thank You
Hello,
I want to apply for BC PNP but I don’t have any job offer from Canadian Emplyr so in this case while applying I don’t have any information
So, in this case, how can I earn the point in below mention categories
Skill Level of the B.C Job Offer:
The annual wage of the B.C. job offer
Regional District of Employment points are:
Regards
Deepak S
Hello,
Unfortunately, without Job offer you can not apply for BC PNP as its employer driven program and job offer is Must.
Hope it helps.
Hi New Vision immigration,
I’m 21 years old, and completed high school level, not finish master degree yet. Besides, I got my IELTs score 6.5 on average.
If I work as Kitchen Helper at an restaurant in Vancouver, BC province for one year, salary 13.85 cad, 40 hours a week, could I reach the points to apply for Province Nomination, and get the PR finally?
By the way, after one year experience, and meet the requirements enter the pool, while waiting for results, may I leave Canada, and keep my study in America? or I have to stay in Canada, until I get PR finally?
Hope to receive your prompt reply.
Many thanks~
Mo.
Hello MO,
Thank You for contacting us, There are many things which we need to keep into consideration for this. Is it possible for you to contact us over phone and we can explain you everything in detail? Online it won’t help much.
Hope it helps.
Thank You
Hi
I got a Job offer letter from Vancouver as Restaurant manager . How much points i an getting for that 35 or 45 ? Because my file taker said that u r geeting 45 pojnt but your site shows 35. Why it is??
Hello Gurpreet,
You are getting 35 points if you are not working for that employer in same position, You would be getting 10 points bonus when you are working for same employer in same position.
Hope it helps
Thank You
For example .
From may 2015 I am working at a restaurant as a manager and till now i am working at same level under same employer. Now i got a offer letter from canada for the job of restaurant manager. So I will get 45 points for that???
I want to clear that From may 2015 I am working in India in a restaurant as a manager . Now i got a offer letter from canada. When i will apply how much points i will get ???
Are you Currently working in B.C. for the employer in occupation identified in the BC PNP registration?*
what does this mean?
Hello Akshay,
It means that if you are working in same position which you are applying for.
Hope it Helps.
Thank You
Dear Sir / Madam,
I got job offer as a baker and my ECA qualification is equivalent to master degree in hospitality. Can I able to claim points for Master degree because it is not related to baker qualification ? I have total more than 2 years of experience as a baker. My Ielts score is 6.5 .
Hello Jatin,
Yes you can claim points for same even if its not related.
Thank you
Hello Sir,
I have one question could you please help me out. I am on skilled worker visa in Vancouver. My owner gave me holidays from my work approximately for 2-3 months due to weather problem.
I am cook and they already put my file in draw (the last draw came in Nov 2017) so is that be any problem because I don’t have my pay check with me for 2-3 months.
Thanks.
hello Rohit,
It totally depends on officer as if they made job offer for current time or future but it might create some problem
Thank You
I want to know that what process is for me as i am in ontario and has noc B and O experience as one year two months
Hello Anish,
Please give us call at +1(604)591-8920 for free consultation.
Hope it helps
Thank You
Hi,
I have full time job offer in Customer service representative (call centre) position. My english language points are CLB 7. My qualification is Bachelors degree. Can i qualify for Bc pnp?
Thanks.
Hello A,
Unfortunately you dont as CSR are under C category.
Hope it helps.
Thank You
Hi,
I was wondering about the “at least one year of job related experience”. Will this experience be counted during a Coop or it has to be only after graduation?
Hello Oleg,
If you are working for position in which you are meeting requirement for job and program than you can apply. Co-op or during study experience wont be counted but it will definately help to prove your eligibility for job. If you want more clear information, please feel free to contact us at +1(604)591-8920
Thank You
Hello ,
If someone has an experience for almost two years AS a baker and then he got a contract for two years till 2020 Can he apply to get PNP and PR here in BC? .
at the same time His NOC is B he should do Language Test .
Thank you and hope u reply soon
Hello Kady,
Yes, he can apply and he has to get IELTS done for PR.
Thank You
Hey
I currently work at A&W. Does this job come under food and beverage server which is a high occupation demand.
Thanks