Express Entry Provincial Nominee
British Columbia
To be nominated by a province and substantially increase Express Entry CRS, the applicant must have a valid Express Entry profile, meets and maintains minimum requirements of either Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class stream
Candidate inside or outside Canada with work experience and job offer
Work experience
Job offer
Permanent job offer is not required if under NOC 41200 - University professors and lecturers in public schools
Candidate inside or outside Canada with work experience in healthcare
Employability
A recommendation letter and supporting documentation from the College of Physicians or Nurse in BC, or
A letter of confirmation from BC College of Nurses and Midwives
Candidate graduated in BC with an eligible job offer
Graduation
Unless obtained a degree, diploma or certificate must be obtained from a public institutions
Job offer
Candidate graduated from an eligible post-graduation program in BC
Graduation
Field of study
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee the applicant will receive the invitation. Please refer the application process. The candidate may qualify for multiple programs.
Process timeline of preparing and reviewing the application
between applicant with Provincial and Federal Government
Open Express Entry Profile
Submit an Express Entry profile to IRCC when eligible with British Columbia as the destination. The profile is scored and ranked.Profile valid for 12 months
Profile submission
Create an expression of interest profile at BC Online. The profile is scored and ranked based on the information provided.Profile valid for 12 months
Provincial invitation
Depending on allocation quota, candidates with the highest EOI scores in the pool will be invited to submit the nomination application.
Submit the application within 30 days
Decision of Nomination
Application approved, the applicant receives a Nomination Certificate to update their Express Entry profile and receive additional points.
Province reviews in 2 - 3 months
Federal invitation
Applicant having a higher CRS score or same CRS score with the profile created earlier will receive invitation to apply.
Profiles are selected every 2 weeks
Get PR Status
Application approved, the applicant gets Permanent Resident status after landing or confirming on IRCC Portal.IRCC reviews in 6 months
Candidate who has submitted their application to IRCC before the expiry of work permit may apply for a work permit extension to continue working legally.
Crucial elements affect the decision
* Figures may be rounded for presentation purposes, please refer to federal or provincial government websites for the most accurate information.
Benefits the applicant and their accompanying family members are entitled to when becoming permanent residents
Family-friendly
The immigration application includes the applicant's spouse and children
Work and study
Keep working legally with the letter of support for work permit renewal
Medical
Access to high-quality modern public health care as same as Canadian
Education
Free or lower tuition for children depends on the level of education
Benefits
Access to social benefits as same as Canadian
Mobility right
Live and work anywhere under Permanent Resident status
Sponsorship
Ability to sponsor relatives if the conditions are met
Naturalization
Ability to obtain citizenship if residency conditions are met
Important requirements the applicant should note
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are under removal order
- Are inadmissible to Canada
- Are living in Canada illegally
- Are working without authorization
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian and compassionate application
Job offer
- Permanent (unless under Tech occupations or NOC 41200 University professors and lecturers in public schools ) and full-time (30 hours per week) with a comparable wage under TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3
Work experience
- Inside or outside Canada.
- In an occupation under TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3 as classified under the National Occupational Classification
- License, certification: if required, work experience is only counted after obtaining the license or certification to practice
- Type of work: paid, in the same or higher position than primary occupation, some work experience obtained while on co-op may be counted
- Work experience: at least 2 years of full-time work experience (count maximum 30 hours per week) or equivalent in part-time
- Relevant experience: under the same occupation, or having the same duties
Language
Minimum CLB 4, assessed by 1 of 4 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada)
Wages
- Are comparable to the same occupation in the labor market based on the reports of Job Bank
- Income is calculated based on base salary, not including bonuses, commissions, profit-sharing distributions, tips, overtime wages, housing allowances, rents, or other similar payments
Annual wage must meet the minimum family income requirements based on:
- Annual wage in BC
- Residental area in BC
- Number of family members
Candidate can refer to the salary requirements by family size and residential area as below:
| Family Size | Metro Vancouver | Rest of B.C. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,380 | $24,486 |
| 2 | $36,576 | $30,482 |
| 3 | $44,966 | $37,473 |
| 4 | $54,594 | $45,499 |
| 5 | $61,920 | $51,604 |
| 6 | $69,835 | $58,201 |
| 7 or more | $77,751 | $64,798 |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are under removal order
- Are inadmissible to Canada
- Are living in Canada illegally
- Are working without authorization
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian and compassionate application
Employability
- Permanent full-time job offer in any occupations with the public health authority, or
- A recommendation letter and supporting documentation from the College of Physicians or Nurse in BC, or
- A letter of confirmation from BC College of Nurses and Midwives
Language
Minimum CLB 4, assessed by 1 of 4 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada)
Wages
- Are comparable to the same occupation in the labor market based on the reports of Job Bank
- Income is calculated based on base salary, not including bonuses, commissions, profit-sharing distributions, tips, overtime wages, housing allowances, rents, or other similar payments
Annual wage must meet the minimum family income requirements based on:
- Annual wage in BC
- Residental area in BC
- Number of family members
Candidate can refer to the salary requirements by family size and residential area as below:
| Family Size | Metro Vancouver | Rest of B.C. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,380 | $24,486 |
| 2 | $36,576 | $30,482 |
| 3 | $44,966 | $37,473 |
| 4 | $54,594 | $45,499 |
| 5 | $61,920 | $51,604 |
| 6 | $69,835 | $58,201 |
| 7 or more | $77,751 | $64,798 |
Public Health Authorities in BC
- Provincial Health Services Authority
- First Nations Health Authority
- Fraser Health
- Interior Health
- Island Health
- Northern Health
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Providence Health Care
Priority healthcare occupations
| NOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 30010 | Managers in health care |
| 31300 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
| 31301 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 31102 | General practitioners and family physicians |
| 31110 | Dentists |
| 31201 | Chiropractors |
| 31120 | Pharmacists |
| 31121 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
| 31112 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
| 31203 | Occupational therapists |
| 32120 | Medical laboratory technologists |
| 32103 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
| 32121 | Medical radiation technologists |
| 32122 | Medical sonographers |
| 32123 | Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists |
| 32110 | Denturists |
| 32111 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
| 32101 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 32102 | Paramedical occupations |
| 41300 | Social workers |
| 42201 | Social and community service workers |
| 31100 | Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
| 31101 | Specialists in surgery |
| 31302 | Nurse practitioners |
| 31303 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 32103 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
| 31209 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 31202 | Physiotherapists |
| 31204 | Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 32120 | Medical laboratory technologists |
| 32129 | Other medical technologists and technicians |
| 32112 | Dental technologists and technicians |
| 32200 | Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
| 32109 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 33100 | Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants |
| 31200 | Psychologists |
| 41301 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
| 33102 | Health care assistants / health care aides only |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are under removal order
- Are inadmissible to Canada
- Are living in Canada illegally
- Are working without authorization
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian and compassionate application
Education & Degree
- Have graduated a post-secondary or post-graduation program from a designated institution in Canada within the last 3 years at the time of application
- Acquire a post-secondary or post-graduation degree, diploma or certificate from a designated public institution
- Not including distance education for students living inside and outside Canada
Job offer
- The position: requires post-secondary education. If the position is manager, candidate must prove they obtain the necessary experience to qualify for the position
- Permanent (unless under Tech occupations or NOC 41200 University professors and lecturers in public schools) and full-time (30 hours per week) with a comparable wage in TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3 as classified under the National Occupational Classification
Wages
- Are comparable to the same occupation in the labor market based on the reports of Job Bank
- Income is calculated based on base salary, not including bonuses, commissions, profit-sharing distributions, tips, overtime wages, housing allowances, rents, or other similar payments
Annual wage must meet the minimum family income requirements based on:
- Annual wage in BC
- Residental area in BC
- Number of family members
Candidate can refer to the salary requirements by family size and residential area as below:
| Family Size | Metro Vancouver | Rest of B.C. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,380 | $24,486 |
| 2 | $36,576 | $30,482 |
| 3 | $44,966 | $37,473 |
| 4 | $54,594 | $45,499 |
| 5 | $61,920 | $51,604 |
| 6 | $69,835 | $58,201 |
| 7 or more | $77,751 | $64,798 |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are under removal order
- Are inadmissible to Canada
- Are living in Canada illegally
- Are working without authorization
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian and compassionate application
Basic requirements
- Intend and have the ability to live permanently in the province after being nominated
Education
- Are on the list of eligible programs from designated institutions in BC (private or public)
- Have graduated a Masters or PhD programs within the last 3 years at the time of application
- Not including distance education for students living inside and outside Canada
Private post-secondary institutions
Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Master of Science in Applied Computer Science
New York Institute of Technology
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity
- Master of Science in Energy Management
- Master of Energy Management
Northeastern University
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Information Systems
- Master of Professional Studies – Analytics
- Master of Science – Data Analytics Engineering
Trinity Western University
- Master of Science in Nursing
Public post-secondary institutions
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
- Building Eng/Building Sc
- Building Science
- Master of Engineering in Smart Grid Systems and Technologies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Ecological Restoration
Royal Roads University
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Education and Communication – MA
- Environmental Practice – MA
- Environmental Practice – MSc
- Environment and Management – MA
- Environment and Management – MSc
Simon Fraser University
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
- Pest Management MPM
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Resource Management (Planning) MRM
- Masters in Resource Management MRM
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer Science MSc
- Master of Science in Professional Computer Science
- Big Data MSc
- Computing Science Dual Degree MSc
- Computing Science MSc
- Computing Science Non-Thesis MSc
- Interactive Arts and Technology MA
- Interactive Arts and Technology MSc
- Master of Digital Media
- Master of Cybersecurity
- Master of Visual Computing
Engineering
- Engineering Science MASc
- Engineering Science MEng
- Mechatronic Systems Engineering MASc
- Master of Applied Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Smart Manufacturing and Systems
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biological Sciences MSc
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry MSc
- Environmental Toxicology MET
- Ecological Restoration MSc
- Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology MSc
Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics MSc
- Statistics MSc
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry MSc
- Earth Sciences MSc
- Physics MSc
Health Professions and Related Programs
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Science in Health Sciences
Thompson Rivers University
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Master of Science in Environmental Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Master of Science in Data Science
Health Professions and Related Programs
- Master of Nursing
University of British Columbia – Okanagan
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Master of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Master of Science in Environmental Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Computer Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Master of Science in Biology
- Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Master of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Physical Sciences
- Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Master of Science in Chemistry
Health Professions and Related Programs
- Master of Science in Health and Exercise Sciences
- Master of Science in Medical Physics
- Master of Science in Nursing
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
- Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
- Master of Science in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems
- Master of Food and Resource Economics
- Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management
- Master of Science in Animal Science
- Master of Science in Applied Animal Biology
- Master of Science in Experimental Medicine
- Master of Food Science
- Master of Science in Food Science
- Master of Science in Plant Science
- Master of Science in Soil Science
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Master of Land and Water Systems
- Master of Arts in Resource Management and Environmental Studies
- Master of Arts in Resources, Environment and Sustainability
- Master of Science in Resource Management and Environmental Studies
- Master of Science in Resources, Environment and Sustainability
- Master of Forestry
- Master of Applied Science in Forestry
- Master of Science in Forestry
- Master of Sustainable Forest Management
- Master of International Forestry
- Master of Science in Oceans and Fisheries
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Software Systems
- Master of Science in Bioinformatics
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Computer Science Sub-Specialization in Human-Computer Interaction
Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Advanced Materials Manufacturing
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Green Bioproducts
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Sustainable Process Engineering
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Integrated Water Management
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Urban Systems
- Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Master of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Structural and Earthquake Engineering
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Dependable Software Systems
- Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Sub-Specialization in Human-Computer Interaction
- Master of Engineering in Electrical & Computer Engineering In Mechatronics Design
- Master of Applied Science in Engineering Physics
- Master of Applied Science in Materials Engineering
- Master of Science in Materials Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Mining Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Geological Engineering In Mining Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mining Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Geological Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Geological Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechatronics Design
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Clean Energy Engineering
- Master of Engineering Leadership in High Performance Buildings
- Master of Engineering in Clean Energy Engineering
- Master of Engineering Leadership in Resource Engineering Management
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Master of Science in Botany
- Master of Science in Cell and Developmental Biology
- Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology
- Master of Science in Neuroscience
- Master of Science in Zoology
- Master of Science in Genetics
- Master of Science in Medical Genetics
- Master of Science in Genome Science and Technology
- Master of Science in Reproductive and Developmental Sciences
- Master of Science in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Oncology
- Master of Science in Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Master of Science in Bioinformatics
- Master of Science in Experimental Medicine
Mathematics and Statistics
- Master of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Statistics
- Master of Business Analytics
Physical Sciences
- Master of Science in Astronomy
- Master of Science in Physics
- Master of Science in Atmospheric Science
- Master of Science in Chemistry
- Master of Science in Geological Sciences
- Master of Applied Science in Geophysics
- Master of Science in Geophysics
- Master of Science in Oceanography
- Master of Science in Physics in Mathematics
Health Professions and Related Programs
- Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences
- Master of Science in Craniofacial Science
- MSc in Craniofacial Science/Diploma in Endodontics
- MSc in Craniofacial Science/Diploma in Orthodontics
- MSc in Craniofacial Science/Diploma in Pediatric Dent
- Master in Dental Science/Diploma in Periodontics
- MSc in Craniofacial Science/Diploma in Prosthodontics
- Master of Science in Dental Science
- Master of Health Administration
- Executive Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management
- Master of Science in Experimental Medicine
- Master of Science in Surgery
- Master of Science in Genetic Counselling
- Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Master of Science in Population and Public Health
- Master of Health Science
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health/Diploma Dental Public Health
- Master of Public Health/Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Health Care and Epidemiology
- Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
- Master of Rehabilitation Science
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Physical Therapy
- Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Nursing Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Seniors Care
- Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Clinical Education
- Master of Science in Medical Physics
University of Northern British Columbia
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Master of Arts in Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
- Master of Arts in Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Tourism
- Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
- Master of Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
- Master of Science in Forestry
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Master of Science in Computer Science
Engineering
- Master of Engineering Integrated Wood Design
- Master of Applied Science in Engineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Master of Science in Biochemistry
- Master of Science in Biology
Mathematics and Statistics
- Master of Science in Mathematics
Physical Sciences
- Master of Science in Chemistry
- Master of Science in Physics
Health Professions and Related Programs
- Master of Science in Health Sciences
- Master of Arts in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Master of Arts in Disability Management
- Master of Science in Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Victoria
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Master of Arts in Environmental Studies
- Master of Science in Environmental Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Master of Science in Computer Science
Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Engineering: Civil Engr
- Master of Applied Science in Computer Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Engineering: Electrical Engr
- Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Engineering: Telecommunications and Information Security
- Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Applied Data Science
- Master of Engineering in Industrial Ecology
- Master of Engineering in Biomedical Systems
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Master of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences
- Master of Science in Biochemistry
- Master of Science in Microbiology
- Master of Science in Neuroscience
Mathematics and Statistics
- Master of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Statistics
Physical Sciences
- Master of Science in Chemistry
- Master of Science in Earth and Ocean Science
- Master of Science in Physics (all concentrations)
Health Professions and Related Programs
- Master of Science in Health Informatics
- Master of Public Health in Public Health (Mph)
- Master of Nursing in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Rn, Asn, Bsn, Bscn, Msn, MScn)
- Master of Nursing in Nursing – Concentration in GS: Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Nursing in Nursing Science (Ms, MSc)
- Master of Arts in Social Dimensions of Health
- Master of Science in Social Dimensions of Health
