1 Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for this category, applicant must:

• have received an Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code from the IRCC Express Entry system. This shows you meet the minimum criteria for one of IRCC’s Express Entry programs (Federal Skilled Worker Program; Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class)
• have accepted a full-time, permanent job offer from a BC employer. The job must be in a NOC 0, A or B occupation
• qualify to work in your occupation in BC
• show you can support yourself and your dependents
• have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
• have completed a degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible post-secondary institution in Canada in the past three years
• application must be submitted within 3 years of the date of completion shown on the official transcript
• meet minimum language requirements (CLB 7 for NOC 0, A; CLB 4 for NOC B)
• have a wage offer in line with BC wage rates for the occupation
• show your intent and ability to live in BC

2 Application Process:

 

• Creating Express Entry profile with IRCC
• Registering with SIRS for BC PNP
• Receiving an invitation to apply (ITA, valid for 30 days)
• Submitting BC PNP application
• Receiving nomination (valid for 180 days) and Work Permit Support Letter
• Submitting complete application for permanent residence
• Receiving Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and PR Visa
• Landing in Canada and receiving permanent resident card

 

3 Related Expenses:

 

Government Expenses:

BC Government:  BC PNP application fee: $700

Federal Government:  principal applicant: $1,040 (incl. $550 processing fee and $490 right of permanent resident fee); spouse or partner: $1,040; dependent children: $150/per child.

Biometrics Fees: Per Person: $85; Family (2 or more): $170

Third-party fees: medical exams, police certificates, language testing, notary, translation, delivery and postage, etc.

Aladdin Immigration fees (excluding any government or third party charges)