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BC Provincial Nominee Program
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
February 12, 2013
Agenda
Setting the Stage
BC PNP Program Streams
Q&A
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Setting the Stage: Using Economic Immigration as a tool to fill labour
shortages
BC Jobs Plan Skills Training
Plan BC PNP
Goal
s St
rate
gies
Leverage Local Skills & Expertise
Build Local Skills &
Expertise
Source Skills & Expertise
Globally
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Provincial Nominee Program
Partnership between Federal & Provincial Governments
“Nomination” of immigrants to meet BC’s economic needs
o Supports BC employers to recruit and retain labour
o Encourages entrepreneurs to invest in regional economic growth
Priority processing of Permanent Residency applications
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BC PNP Program Streams
Strategic Occupations
- Attract and retain Workers
-Retain International Students in BC
- Transfer expertise, skills and knowledge
Business Immigration
- Target investment-ready Entrepreneurs
- Create jobs in BC
- Promote regional economic development
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Categories for Workers
- International Graduates
- International Post-Graduate Pilot
- Skilled Workers
- Designated Health Professionals
- Entry-level Semi Skilled
- North East Pilot Project
National Occupation Classification
(NOC)
Established by HRSDC / Service Canada
Classification of all occupations: using 4-digit NOC Code
o NOC ‘O’ = Management positions
o NOC ‘A’ = Occupations requiring a Degree or Diploma
o NOC ‘B’ = Occupations requiring Technical Training
o NOC ‘C’ = Occupations considered Semi-Skilled
o NOC ‘D’ = Occupations considered Entry-level
International Graduate
Requirements
EM
PL
OY
ER
S
- Good financial standing
- Established for 1 year
- Minimum 5 full-time staff
- Full-time permanent offer
- Market rate wages
- NOC C/D: Progression plan
IN
TE
RN
AT
ION
AL
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RA
DU
AT
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- Degree / Diploma at in eligible program in Canada
- Completed at eligible institution in Canada
- 12 months full-time study
- Intent to reside in BC
- Ability to establish economically
Joint Application
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International Post-Graduate Pilot
Requirements
INT
ER
NA
TIO
NA
L
PO
ST-G
RA
DU
AT
E
- Pilot until May 28, 2013
- Master’s or Ph.D in BC institution in Natural and Applied Sciences
- Completed program requirements
- Intent to reside in BC
- Ability to establish economically
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Eligible Graduate Degree
Programs
A master’s or doctorate in one of the following areas
of natural, applied, or health sciences:
For more details see our website www.WelcomeBC.ca/PNP
• Agriculture
• Biological & Biomedical
• Computer & Info Sciences & Support Services
• Engineering & Engineering Technology
• Health Professions & Related Clinical
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Natural Resource Conservation & Research
• Physical Sciences
Skilled Worker
Requirements
EM
PL
OY
ER
S
- Good financial standing
- Established for 1 year
- Minimum 5 full-time staff
- Efforts to recruit locally
- Full-time permanent offer
- Market rate wages
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- Min. 2 years related experience
- Education for the job
- Legally able to work in BC
- Ability to establish economically
* Designated Health Professionals administered through Health Match BC
www.healthmatch.org
Joint Application
Entry-level Semi-Skilled
Requirements
EM
PL
OY
ER
S
- Good financial standing
- Established for 2 years
- Minimum 5 full-time staff
- Efforts to recruit locally
- Full-time permanent offer
- Market rate wages
- NOC C/D in Hospitality, Tourism, Food Processing, Long-haul Truck Driving only
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Y L
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EM
I S
KIL
LE
D
- 9 months of work with the employer prior to application
- English language ability (CLB 4)
- Maintain Immigration Status
- Ability to establish economically
Joint Application
North East Pilot Project
Requirements
EM
PL
OY
ER
S
- Good financial standing
- Established for 2 years
- Minimum 3 full-time staff
- Efforts to recruit locally
- Full-time permanent offer
- Market rate wages
-Any NOC C/D
E
NT
RY
LE
VE
L
SE
MI
SK
ILL
ED
- 9 months of work with the employer prior to application
- English language ability (CLB 4)
- Maintain Immigration Status
- Ability to establish economically
Joint Application
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Establish Economically –
Income Threshold
Size of Family Unit Income Threshold by Area of Residence
Metropolitan
Vancouver
Rest of BC
1 $20, 373 $16, 980
2 $25,364 $21, 138
3 $31,181 $25,986
4 $37,859 $31,552
5 $42,939 $35,785
6 $48,427 $40,360
7 or more $53,916 $44,934
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Advantages of the PNP
Focus on BC’s Labour Market needs
Employer-driven and responsive to specific needs
Support Work Permit renewal for Nominees without the
need for Labour Market Opinions (LMOs)
Flexible case-by-case assessment
International Graduates - No previous work experience
International Post-Graduates - No job offer required
Only immigration pathway for entry-level semi-skilled
Daily responses to telephone / email questions
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Strategic Occupation:
Application Process
• One-time processing fee $550
• 1-2 months processing
PNP Application Assessment
• Work Permit Support Letter (LMO exempt)
• Nomination Certificate Nomination
• Submit Application for Permanent Residency
• Average 10-18 months processing Post
Nomination
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Immigration Consultants – Do you need one?
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Application forms and further details at:
www.WelcomeBC.ca/PNP
Telephone: 604-775-2227
Email: [email protected]
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Thank you
for participating!
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