Skills Immigration
British Columbia
Popular immigration programs for graduated international students, semi-skilled and skilled workers in the province
Skilled Workers
Candidate inside or outside Canada with work experience and job offer
Job offer
Work experience
Qualifications
NOC 42201: Diploma or certificate in social services or community health services
NOC 33102: Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
NOC 33100: Licensed as a Dental Assistant in BC
Language
Health Authority
Candidate inside or outside Canada with work experience in healthcare
Job offer
Work experience
Qualifications
Diploma or degree in social services or community health services if under NOC 42201; or
Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry if under NOC 33102; or
Licensed as a Dental Assistant in BC if under NOC 33100
Language
Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support pilot
Currently working in support occupations with the public health authority in BC
Job offer
Working
Education
Language
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee the applicant will receive the invitation. Please refer the application process. Candidate looking for a job opportunity in healthcare is encouraged to contact Health Match BC. The candidate may qualify for multiple programs.
Process timeline of preparing and reviewing the application
between applicant with Provincial and Federal Government
Profile submission
Create an EOI profile in BC PNP Online once minimum requirements are met. The profile is scored based on the information provided. Profile valid for 12 months
Provincial invitation
Based on allocation and economic priorities, the highest-scoring candidates in the pool will be invited to complete an application.
Submit the application within 30 days
Nomination Decision
If approved, the applicant receives a Nomination Certificate to apply for permanent residence with IRCC within 6 months.
Provincial processing takes 2-3 months
Submit application
Maintain the conditions of nomination, attach Nomination Certificate to the PR application, and then submit them to IRCC.IRCC reviews in 15 - 19 months
Get PR Status
Application approved, the applicant gets Permanent Resident status after landing or confirming on IRCC Portal.Confirmation valid within 12 months
Applicant with work permit expiring within 180 days, who had submitted PR application to IRCC and is maintaining the conditions of nomination may be eligible to receive a work permit support letter from the province to renew their work permit.
Crucial elements affect the decision
Background elements
Scoring factors
* 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
- 120 calendar days remaining on the job offer at the time of application
Job offer
- Permanent, full-time (30 hours per week) with a wage comparable to the labour market rate for TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations
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
- Experience on a valid work permit must be related to the program of study
- Experience gained on a valid study permit does not count, unless it was paid co-op work completed after finishing the program of study
- Unpaid doctoral research/coursework may count if the applicant completed a doctorate at a Canadian public university, or holds a doctorate and has a NOC 41200 job offer from a B.C. public university
- Relevant experience: under the same occupation, or having the same duties
Qualifications
- Transportation Drivers: Valid Canadian driver’s licence appropriate for the job, commercial vehicle employers must meet safety certification requirements
- Social and Community Service Workers (NOC 42201): Diploma or degree in social services or community health services
- Health Care Assistants/Aides (NOC 33102): Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
- Dental Assistants (NOC 33100): Licensed to work as a dental assistant in BC, unlicensed assistants are not eligible
Language
Minimum CLB 4, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- 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 |
Employer
- Registered, established, and physically operating in B.C. for at least 1 year
- Minimum 5 full-time employees in Metro Vancouver or 3 outside Metro Vancouver
- Make genuine efforts to recruit Canadians or permanent residents
- Complete the Employer Declaration and provide required supporting documents
- Applicant or family members cannot own or control 10% or more of the employer
- Ineligible employers include staffing/placement agencies, sexually oriented businesses, and generally organizations providing immigration advice or services.
In-demand occupations
Medical
[noc_list prov="BC" pro="Health care"]
Veterinary care
[noc_list prov="BC" pro="Veterinary care"]
Education
[noc_list prov="BC" pro="Education"]
Construction trades
[noc_list prov="BC" pro="Construction trades"]
Childcare
[noc_list prov="BC" pro="Childcare"]
Ineligible Occupations
[noc_list prov="BC" pro="Ineligible occupations"]
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 full-time job offer in health occupations with the public health authority in BC:
- Provincial Health Services Authority
- First Nations Health Authority
- Fraser Health
- Interior Health
- Island Health
- Northern Health
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Providence Health Care
Health Authority occupations:
[noc_list prov="BC" pro="Health Authority"]
Work experience
- Inside or outside Canada
- 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
- Experience on a valid work permit must be related to the program of study
- Experience gained on a valid study permit does not count, unless it was paid co-op work completed after finishing the program of study
- Relevant experience: under the same occupation, or having the same duties
Qualifications
- 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
- Social and Community Service Workers (NOC 42201): Diploma or degree in social services or community health services
- Health Care Assistants/Aides (NOC 33102): Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
- Dental Assistants (NOC 33100): Licensed to work as a dental assistant in BC, unlicensed assistants are not eligible
Language
Minimum CLB 4, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- 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 |
Employer
- Registered, established, and physically operating in B.C. for at least 1 year
- Minimum 5 full-time employees in Metro Vancouver or 3 outside Metro Vancouver
- Make genuine efforts to recruit Canadians or permanent residents
- Complete the Employer Declaration and provide required supporting documents
- Applicant or family members cannot own or control 10% or more of the employer
- Ineligible employers include staffing/placement agencies, sexually oriented businesses, and generally organizations providing immigration advice or services.
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are under removal order
- Are inadmissible to Canada
- Are in Canada without valid status and have not applied for restoration within 90 days
- Are working without authorization
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian and compassionate application
- 120 calendar days remaining on the job offer at the time of application
Job offer
- In a rural/remote area outside the Capital, Central Okanagan, and Metro Vancouver Regional Districts, except Galiano, Mayne, Pender, Salt Spring, and Saturna Islands
- Permanent full-time job offer in Rural Health Support occupations with the public health authority in BC:
Rural Health Support occupations:
[noc_list prov="BC" pro="Health Support"]
Work experience
- At least 9 consecutive months of full-time, year-round employment with the same health authority
Education
- Equivalent to Canadian high-school
Language
Minimum CLB 4, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- 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 |
Employer
- Registered, established, and physically operating in B.C. for at least 1 year
- Minimum 5 full-time employees in Metro Vancouver or 3 outside Metro Vancouver
- Make genuine efforts to recruit Canadians or permanent residents
- Complete the Employer Declaration and provide required supporting documents
- Applicant or family members cannot own or control 10% or more of the employer
- Ineligible employers include staffing/placement agencies, sexually oriented businesses, and generally organizations providing immigration advice or services.
