Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
Alberta Provincial Nominee Program
Alberta, out of all the Canadian provinces, is one of the most famous provinces for immigrants to settle down in recent years. It has a wide range of job opportunities, and educational opportunities to be the perfect home match for many immigrants.
The capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia is Victoria.
The prominent cities in British Columbia include:
- Vancouver
- Delta
- Surrey
- Burnaby
- Kelowna
- Langley District Municipality
- Coquitlam
- Richmond
- Abbotsford
Benefits of Settling in British Columbia:
British Columbia is a top destination for immigrants in Canada owing to the following factors:
- Over 1 million job openings expected in the coming decade
- High demand anticipated for professionals in the fields of Technology and Healthcare
- Minimum CRS score for Invitation to Apply (ITA) set at 85
- 100,000+ immigrants were invited in 2022 and 2023
- Four targeted draws conducted monthly
- One of Canada’s most prosperous economies
- Home to Canada’s Top universities
- Mountains, the Ocean and Beaches
- Universal public-funded health care system
- Ethnic Diversity
- Food Lover’s Paradise
- Unmatched natural beauty
- Unlimited Travel Opportunities
- Best weather in entire Canada
Pathways to British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program enables foreign nationals to become Canadian permanent residents and settle in British Columbia. There are different pathways to BC provincial Nominee program, allowing skilled workers, workers in sectors with labour shortages, entrepreneurs, and investors to move to become permanent residents & settle in British Columbia:
- Skills Immigration Stream
- Express Entry British Columbia Stream
- Entrepreneur Immigration
- Tech Pilot Program
BC Skills Immigration
| Category | Job offer required? | Currently accepting applications? | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Skilled Worker |
Yes (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3) |
Yes |
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a skilled professional
|
|
Healthcare Professional |
Yes |
Yes |
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses, or allied health professionals
|
|
International Graduate |
Yes |
Yes |
Graduated from an eligible university or college within the last three years
|
|
International Post-Graduate |
Yes |
Yes |
Holds a Master’s or PhD from a B.C. university in natural, applied, or health sciences programs of study
|
|
Entry-level and Semi-skilled worker |
Yes |
Yes |
Work experience in tourism, food processing, or long-haul trucking, or residing and working in the Northeast
|
British Columbia Express Entry
The BC Skills Immigration has many programs which guarantee faster Canadian PR for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and have a valid Express Entry profile. However, you don’t have to be eligible for Express entry while applying to any Skills Immigration streams. So, make sure to check the application procedure of each stream.
To qualify for the British Columbia Express Entry Program, you must qualify under one of the programs namely the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program or the Canadian experience class. To be eligible for the Express Entry, a candidate must obtain 67 points out of 100 and fulfil the criteria to attain Permanent Residency in British Columbia:
- A valid express Entry profile and a job seeker validation code
- A permanent job offers from an employer in BC in NOC (skill level 0, A or B)
- At least 2 years of experience in the related employment offered
- Proof of funds to take care of yourself and accompanying family members
- Meet the language requirements
- Meet the other requirements as per the EE program
- British Columbia Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker (ELSS)
| Category | Job offer required? | Currently accepting applications? | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Skilled Worker |
Yes (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3) |
Yes |
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a skilled professional
|
|
Healthcare Professional |
Yes |
Yes |
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses, or allied health professionals
|
|
International Graduate |
Yes |
Yes |
Graduated from an eligible university or college within the last three years
|
|
International Post-Graduate |
Yes |
Yes |
Holds a Master’s or PhD from a B.C. university in natural, applied, or health sciences programs of study
|
|
Entry-level and Semi-skilled worker |
Yes |
Yes |
Work experience in tourism, food processing, or long-haul trucking, or residing and working in the Northeast
|
The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) is for individuals who want to get married to an Australian citizen/ permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Under this visa category, the applicant can stay in Australia for nine months, during which he/she must marry the prospective partner. Once you are married, you may apply for a partner visa which will lead to your Australia PR status.
Applicants who come to Australia under Subclass 300 visa category can apply for a full-time job or study in these 9 months at their own expense
BC Entrepreneur Immigration
The British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration is for foreign nationals and foreign companies with successful track records in business investment, management, and ownership. Entrepreneurs with substantial personal net worth and International Corporations with high annual revenues can immigrate to British Columbia by establishing new enterprises in BC.
- British Columbia Entrepreneur
- British Columbia Entrepreneur Regional Pilot
- British Columbia Strategic Projects
| 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
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|
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Directly Related Work Experience |
25 |
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Highest Level of Education |
25 |
|
Language |
30 |
|
Grand total |
190 |
BC Tech Pilot Program
The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur and Farm is for individuals with business management experience and ready to launch a new business endeavour in Saskatchewan. The entrepreneurial stream targets general entrepreneurs with business proposals in various sectors and the farm owner and operator stream for entrepreneurs in the farming sector.
Documents required for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
Those who migrate under the Child category receive permanent resident visas allowing them to live in Australia permanently and later apply for citizenship.
- Valid passport
- Employment offer with an official letterhead
- Language proficiency results
- Birth certificate
- Civil identity proof
- Proof of funds
- Police certificate clearance
- Necessary travel documents
- Proof of legal status
Step-by-Step guide for British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
You must follow the steps below while filing your SINP application: