Immigrate to British Columbia
Dreaming of making British Columbia your new home? Discover the various immigration programs available that can help you achieve permanent residency in this beautiful province. Explore your options and start your journey to becoming a permanent resident of B.C. today.
British Columbia offers a variety of pathways for individuals looking to immigrate to the province. Below are detailed descriptions of each option available:
The Skills Immigration (SI) stream includes several categories. The Skilled Worker category targets individuals with a full-time, permanent job offer in a skilled occupation in British Columbia, requiring relevant work experience and language proficiency. The Healthcare Professional category is for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals with job offers, addressing the province’s critical healthcare needs. The International Graduate category is for recent graduates with a degree or diploma from a recognized Canadian institution who have a valid job offer from a B.C. employer. The International Post-Graduate category caters to graduates with a master’s or doctoral degree in natural, applied, or health sciences from a B.C. institution and does not require a job offer. The Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker category is designed for individuals in tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, or food processing industries, who must have been employed full-time for at least nine consecutive months.
The Express Entry BC (EEBC) stream aligns with the federal Express Entry system and includes several categories. The Skilled Worker stream is for individuals with a job offer in B.C. who meet the requirements of one of the federal economic immigration programs. The Healthcare Professional stream targets healthcare workers who meet federal economic immigration program criteria and have a job offer in B.C. The International Graduate stream is for recent graduates from Canadian institutions who meet federal Express Entry criteria and have a job offer in B.C. The International Post-Graduate stream is for those with a master’s or doctoral degree in natural, applied, or health sciences from a B.C. institution who meet federal Express Entry criteria.
The Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) stream includes several categories. The Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category is for experienced entrepreneurs planning to invest in and actively manage a business in British Columbia, requiring significant business experience and meeting net worth and investment criteria. The Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot is for entrepreneurs aiming to start new businesses in smaller, regional communities in B.C., supporting economic development in less populated areas. The Strategic Projects stream targets foreign-controlled companies establishing new operations in British Columbia, allowing key managerial, professional, or technical staff to immigrate as part of the business setup.
The Express Entry system includes several programs. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is for skilled workers with foreign work experience who meet education, work experience, age, and language proficiency criteria. The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) targets skilled tradespeople with job offers or certifications in their trade from a Canadian province or territory. The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is for individuals with at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada and meeting language proficiency requirements.
The Family Sponsorship program allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor family members. The Spouse or Common-Law Partner Sponsorship enables sponsors to bring their spouse or common-law partner to Canada as permanent residents. The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship permits sponsors to bring their parents or grandparents to Canada as permanent residents. The Dependent Child Sponsorship is for sponsoring dependent children, including adopted children, to come to Canada as permanent residents.
The Refugees and Asylum programs include several categories. The Government-Assisted Refugees (GAR) program is for individuals referred by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) who receive financial and settlement support from the Canadian government. The Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSR) program is for refugees sponsored by private organizations or groups in Canada. The Blended Visa Office-Referred Program (BVOR) supports refugees jointly funded by the Canadian government and private sponsors.
The Work Permits program includes several categories. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows employers to hire foreign workers for temporary labor shortages. The International Mobility Program (IMP) permits employers to hire temporary workers without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), including intra-company transfers and significant benefit workers. The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) lets graduates from eligible Canadian institutions work in Canada for up to three years post-graduation.
The Study Permits program includes the Student Visa, which is for individuals enrolled in designated learning institutions (DLIs) in British Columbia, allowing them to study and often work part-time during their studies.
The Visitor Visas program includes the Tourist Visa for short-term visits to Canada, typically up to six months, and the Super Visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, allowing stays of up to two years at a time.
The Startup Visa Program targets innovative entrepreneurs with the support of a designated Canadian venture capital fund, angel investor group, or business incubator. Applicants must meet ownership, funding, and language proficiency requirements.
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is a community-driven program for skilled workers wanting to live and work in participating rural and northern communities in Canada, requiring a job offer from an employer in one of these communities.
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) is aimed at skilled workers and international graduates wanting to settle in one of Canada’s Atlantic provinces. Although not directly applicable to British Columbia, it is an option for those considering the broader Atlantic region.
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