Express Entry
EXPRESS ENTRY 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.
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER
The Express Entry BC (EEBC) – Skilled Worker category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a faster way to gain permanent residence in B.C.
Program Requirements
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Minimum 1 year skilled work experience in the same occupation
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Minimum CLB 7 in English or French
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Minimum 67 points in the six selection factors
CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS
The Canadian Experience Class is for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and want to become permanent residents.
Program Requirements
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Minimum 1 year skilled work experience in Canada
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Minimum CLB 5 or 7 in English or French, depending on your work experience
FEDERAL SKILLED TRADES
The Express Entry BC (EEBC) – Skilled Worker category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a faster way to gain permanent residence in B.C.
Program Requirements
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Minimum 2 years of work experience in a skilled trade within the past 5 years, including the following occupations:
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Must meet the NOC occupation requirements for that trade, except for Provincial trade certification
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Minimum CLB 5 for speaking and listening, plus minimum CLB 4 for reading and writing
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A valid job offer in Canada or a Canadian trade certificate
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Funds to support your family upon arrival to Canada, unless you are presently working in Canada and received points for a valid job offer
BENIFITS FOR APPLICATIONS
The fastest and most economic route to obtaining permanent residence
You can improve their scores whilst in the pool, meaning they can work towards achieving an Invitation to Apply.
You and your immediate family members will be able to receive publicly funded healthcare
You may be exempt from the additional foreign property transfer tax of 20% when you purchase a residential property in British Columbia