Work PROGRAMS

SKILLED WORKER

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Job offer from a public health authority as nurse, nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse, physician, specialist, midwife or allied health professionals.
Midwives must be affiliated into an established practice group in BC for at least six months.
Two years of related work experience.

ENTRY-LEVEL AND SEMI-SKILLED WORKER

Job offer NOC C, D in: tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, food processing.
For the Northeast Development Region all NOC C, D occupations are admissible (except live-in caregivers).
Have worked full-time for current BC employer on a valid WP for at least nine consecutive months before applying.
Long-haul truckers must have two years of experience (in or out Canada) in the three years before applying, a valid BC Class 1 driver’s licence and brake endorsement.
Twelve years of formal education at least.
Prove minimum income requirements for 9 consecutive months prior applying.

TECH PILOT

Job offer is an eligible tech occupation in BC.
Open to foreign workers with relevant experience and qualifications, AND to international students who completed their technology studies in Canada.
Comply with one of the BC PNP Skills. Immigration or Express Entry program requirements.
LMIA not required.
Support letter provided to facilitate work permit application.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE

Job offer NOC 0, A, B.
Graduated from an eight+ month-long full-time eligible post-secondary degree/diploma in Canada.
Must apply within three years after degree/diploma was granted.

INTERNATIONAL POST GRADUATE

Job offer not required.
Graduated from an eligible masters or doctorate degree in BC within the last 3 years before application.
Program must be in natural, applied or health sciences.
WP may be issued while processing permanent residence.

ENTREPRENEUR

Net worth CAD $600,000.
Investment CAD$200,000, or $400,000 if proposing a key staff member.
Post-secondary education OR active business experience with 100% ownership for three years out of last five years
Relevant business experience:

o More than three years as active business owner-manager.

o More than four years as senior manager.

o 1 year as active business owner-manager AND two years as senior manager.

Submit business plan.
Establish a new business or purchase and improve an existing one with 33.3% ownership or $1,000,000 investment in equity.
Active and ongoing management of the daily operation of the business.
Create one new job within one year after arrival.
Have lived in BC for at least 75% of the time while on a WP prior to the registration.
Reside within 100 km of the business location.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

Investment CAD $500,000.
May bring five key employees.
Create three new jobs for each key employee.
Establish or purchase and expand an eligible business in BC.
Exploratory visit and interview required.
Sign a Performance Agreement.
Key staff members will be nominated for PR once the conditions of the Agreement have been met.
Key staff members will have six months to apply for PR after nomination.