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Colúmbia Britânica

Porta do Canadá para inovação e vida sustentável

A Colúmbia Britânica, província mais ocidental do Canadá, oferece o clima mais ameno do país durante todo o ano e uma paisagem caracterizada por montanhas, florestas e litoral. Com 75% do seu território montanhoso, a província atrai visitantes e residentes em busca de beleza natural e vida urbana vibrante. Vancouver, a maior e mais movimentada cidade da Colúmbia Britânica, está consistentemente entre as cidades mais habitáveis do mundo, combinando excelência acadêmica, oportunidades de negócios e paisagens costeiras incomparáveis. Stanley Park e o agitado distrito portuário são algumas das atrações que ilustram o equilíbrio da Colúmbia Britânica entre natureza e vida moderna.

A Colúmbia Britânica mantém uma das economias mais diversificadas do Canadá, impulsionada por setores como saúde, pesquisa científica, imóveis, manufatura e recursos naturais. Os extensos sistemas fluviais e florestas da província sustentam exportações importantes como carvão, madeira e produtos minerais, reforçando sua posição como um contribuinte essencial para a economia nacional do Canadá. O porto de Vancouver é um dos centros comerciais mais movimentados da América do Norte, destacando o papel da província no comércio global.

As estratégias de imigração na Colúmbia Britânica são projetadas para fortalecer suas indústrias de serviços e tecnologia. Através do Programa de Nomeação Provincial da Colúmbia Britânica (BCPNP), candidatos com experiência em saúde, tecnologia e desenvolvimento de software recebem alta prioridade. Também existem oportunidades para trabalhadores de baixa qualificação e graduados internacionais que obtenham ofertas de emprego. Programas de investimento favorecem candidatos com forte histórico em negócios e gestão, especialmente nas áreas de desenvolvimento rural e regional. O sistema de imigração da Colúmbia Britânica é construído para candidatos prontos para contribuir para uma economia próspera e digitalizada.

Agora é o momento de aproveitar a sua oportunidade na economia preparada para o futuro e nas comunidades sustentáveis da Colúmbia Britânica. Conecte-se hoje com nossos profissionais de imigração licenciados e dê o primeiro passo rumo ao seu sucesso na província mais dinâmica do Canadá.

Fatos

Perfil Geográfico e Econômico da Colúmbia Britânica

Vitória

Vitória

Capital
Vancouver

Vancouver

Maior cidade
Inglês

Inglês

Língua principal
5,658,528

5,658,528

População
01/2026
944,735

944,735

Área total (km²)
5º lugar
925,186

925,186

Área de terra (km²)
4º lugar
19,549

19,549

Área de água doce (km²)
8º lugar
12%

12%

Imposto sobre vendas
$17.85

$17.85

Salário mínimo por hora
4/2025
$36.60

$36.60

Salário médio por hora
6/2025
6.8%

6.8%

Taxa de desemprego
04/2026
64%

64%

Educação terciária
01/2025
$1,775

$1,775

Seguro automóvel anual
2025
$200

$200

Cuidados infantis mensais
2025
$3,426

$3,426

Aluguel de apartamento de 2 quartos
10/2025
$1,017,053

$1,017,053

Preço médio da casa
12/2024

Médias climáticas

Instituições educacionais

school
Universidade da Colúmbia Britânica
Universidade Simon Fraser
Universidade de Victoria
Universidade do Vale Fraser
Instituto de Tecnologia da Colúmbia Britânica
Universidade de Thompson Rivers
Faculdade Coast Mountain
Faculdade Okanagan
Universidade Politécnica Kwantlen
Universidade Capilano

Principais setores econômicos

Indústrias de produção de serviços
Indústrias produtoras de bens
Imóveis e locação e arrendamento
Setor público
Produção industrial
Habitações ocupadas pelos proprietários
Construção
Serviços Profissionais, Científicos e Técnicos
Assistência médica e social
Manufatura
Finanças e Seguros
Comércio varejista
Setor de energia
city

Principais ocupações de assentamento permanente

Q3-2023
Immigration 1
  • 2173 - Engenheiros e designers de software
  • 6611 - Caixas
  • 7511 - Motoristas de caminhão de transporte
  • 1241 - Assistentes administrativos
  • 6311 - Supervisores de serviços de alimentação
  • 6421 - Vendedores no varejo
  • 4411 - Provedores de cuidados infantis em casa
  • 2174 - Programadores de computador e desenvolvedores de mídia interativa
  • 5241 - Designers gráficos e ilustradores

Sorteios de Imigração de Habilidades e Entrada Rápida de BC

dataTotalProgramaPontuaçãoLimitações
Jun 2, 202691Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)111Childcare: NOC 42202
117Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)100Health: NOC 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31110, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31200, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32200, 33101, 33102, 41300
6Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)92Veterinary: NOC 31103, 32104
128Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)101Construction: NOC 72106, 72200, 72201, 72300, 72301, 72310, 72400, 72401, 72402
May 14, 2026225Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)N/AHigh Economic Impact: Salary of $59/hr or $120k/yr under NOC 0, 1, 2, 3
212Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)135High Economic Impact
May 6, 2026117Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)108Health: NOC 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31110, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31200, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32200, 33101, 33102, 41300
9Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)100Veterinary: NOC 31103, 32104
86Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)115Childcare: NOC 42202
121Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)108Construction: NOC 72106, 72200, 72201, 72300, 72301, 72310, 72400, 72401, 72402
Apr 22, 2026252Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)N/ATEER NOC 0, 1, 2, 3 workers in BC with minimum salary of $62/hr and 125,000/year
232Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)138General draw
Feb 11, 2026195Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)N/ATEER NOC 0, 1, 2, 3 workers in BC with minimum salary of $62/hr and 125,000/year
265Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)135General draw
Feb 4, 2026206Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)N/ATEER NOC 0, 1, 2, 3 workers in BC with minimum salary of $70/hr and 145,000/year
223Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)138General draw
Dec 10, 202596Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)N/ATEER NOC 0, 1, 2, 3 workers in BC with minimum salary of $84/hr and 170,000/year
314Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)138General draw
Oct 2, 2025114Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)N/ATEER NOC 0, 1, 2, 3 workers in BC with minimum salary of $90/hr and 175,000/year
360Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)140General draw
May 8, 202547Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)150General draw
47Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)N/ATEER NOC 0, 1 workers in BC with minimum salary of $105/hr
Dec 10, 20246Skilled Worker148General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option148
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled121
<5Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)101Childcare
<5Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)112Contruction
<5Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)121Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Dec 3, 2024<5Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)102Childcare
<5Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)108Contruction
6Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)121Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker (includes EEBC option)141Tech
Nov 26, 20247Skilled Worker146General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option146
International Graduate146
International Graduate - EEBC option146
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled125
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)102Childcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)108Contruction
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)121Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Nov 20, 20243Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)102Childcare
4Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)107Contruction
4Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)116Healthcare
4Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)141Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Nov 13, 202410Skilled Worker143General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option143
International Graduate143
International Graduate - EEBC option143
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled121
5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)102Childcare
4Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)105Contruction
5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)113Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Nov 6, 20247Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)96Childcare
5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)97Contruction
8Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)111Healthcare
31Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)128Tech
Oct 30, 202431Skilled Worker134General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option134
International Graduate134
International Graduate - EEBC option134
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled117
20Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)90Childcare
20Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)96Contruction
12Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)104Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Oct 22, 202441Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)83Childcare
10Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Contruction
11Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
60Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)117Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Oct 16, 2024102Skilled Worker127General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option127
International Graduate127
International Graduate - EEBC option127
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
38Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)83Childcare
21Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Contruction
28Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Oct 8, 202444Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)83Childcare
25Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Contruction
21Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
83Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)116Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Oct 2, 202481Skilled Worker128General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option128
International Graduate128
International Graduate - EEBC option128
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
35Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)83Childcare
23Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Contruction
28Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Sep 24, 202442Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)83Childcare
22Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Contruction
24Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
57Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)117Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Sep 17, 202465Skilled Worker128General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option128
International Graduate128
International Graduate - EEBC option128
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
43Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)83Childcare
29Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Contruction
26Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
Sep 10, 202430Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)83Childcare
19Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Contruction
18Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
84Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)117Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Sep 4, 202475Skilled Worker128General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option128
International Graduate128
International Graduate - EEBC option128
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
31Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)83Childcare
33Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Contruction
19Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Aug 27, 202440Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)83Childcare
31Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)88Contruction
18Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
69Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)118Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Aug 20, 202483Skilled Worker130General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option130
International Graduate130
International Graduate - EEBC option130
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
38Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)85Childcare
20Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Contruction
15Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
Aug 13, 202435Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)87Childcare
27Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Contruction
27Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)99Healthcare
45Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)120Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Aug 7, 202459Skilled Worker132General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option132
International Graduate132
International Graduate - EEBC option132
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
32Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)88Childcare
29Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)90Contruction
24Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)101Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Jul 30, 202433Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)89Childcare
27Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)90Contruction
22Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)101Healthcare
64Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)120Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Jul 23, 202435Skilled Worker134General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option134
International Graduate134
International Graduate - EEBC option134
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
37Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)91Childcare
17Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)92Contruction
19Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)104Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Jul 16, 20249Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)94Childcare
10Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)95Contruction
14Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)104Healthcare
34Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)122Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Jul 9, 202435Skilled Worker134General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option134
International Graduate134
International Graduate - EEBC option134
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
10Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)94Childcare
9Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)95Contruction
12Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)104Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Jul 3, 202414Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)95Childcare
13Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)98Contruction
9Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)106Healthcare
36Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)122Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Jun 25, 202435Skilled Worker134General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option134
International Graduate134
International Graduate - EEBC option134
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
6Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)97Childcare
11Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)97Contruction
11Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)106Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Jun 18, 202410Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Childcare
11Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Contruction
14Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)102Healthcare
35Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)122Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Jun 11, 202439Skilled Worker131General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option131
International Graduate131
International Graduate - EEBC option131
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
6Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Childcare
9Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Contruction
12Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)102Healthcare
Jun 4, 20248Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Childcare
14Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Contruction
13Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)100Healthcare
33Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)122Tech
May 28, 202435Skilled Worker131General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option131
International Graduate131
International Graduate - EEBC option131
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled110
11Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Childcare
11Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Contruction
9Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)100Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
May 22, 20245Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Childcare
9Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Contruction
10Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)100Healthcare
50Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)122Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
May 14, 202437Skilled Worker131General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option131
International Graduate131
International Graduate - EEBC option131
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled107
9Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)90Childcare
9Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Contruction
17Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)100Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
May 7, 202411Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)90Childcare
12Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Contruction
12Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)100Healthcare
41Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)120Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Apr 30, 202447Skilled Worker131General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option131
International Graduate131
International Graduate - EEBC option131
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled107
9Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)91Childcare
9Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)93Contruction
9Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)100Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Apr 23, 202411Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)92Childcare
11Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)95Contruction
19Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)100Healthcare
45Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)120Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Apr 16, 202439Skilled Worker132General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option132
International Graduate132
International Graduate - EEBC option132
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled107
12Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)92Childcare
10Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)97Contruction
18Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)97Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Apr 9, 20249Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)90Childcare
13Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)95Contruction
19Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)95Healthcare
46Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)116Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Apr 3, 202430Skilled Worker130General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option130
International Graduate130
International Graduate - EEBC option125
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled107
18Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)90Childcare
10Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)95Contruction
25Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)90Healthcare
Mar 26, 202428Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)85Childcare
21Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)90Contruction
30Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)85Healthcare
47Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)114Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)85Veterinary care
Mar 19, 202488Skilled Worker125General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option125
International Graduate125
International Graduate - EEBC option125
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled98
27Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Childcare
21Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)85Contruction
30Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Healthcare
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Veterinary care
Mar 12, 202454Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)75Childcare
30Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)80Contruction
38Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)75Healthcare
65Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)113Tech
<5Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)75Veterinary care
Mar 5, 202454Skilled Worker126General draw
Skilled Worker - EEBC option126
International Graduate126
International Graduate - EEBC option126
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled99
32Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)70Childcare

Sorteios de Imigração de Empreendedores de BC

dataTotalProgramaPontuação
Jun 2, 202615Base Category117
May 5, 20268Base Category115
<5Regional Pilot115
Apr 14, 202614Base Category115
Mar 10, 20267Base Category117
<5Regional Pilot129
Feb 10, 202613Base Category121
<5Regional Pilot105
Jan 13, 20267Base Category115
Dec 16, 202517Base Category115
<5Regional Pilot107
Nov 18, 202519Base Category121
<5Regional Pilot115
Oct 2, 202511Base Category123
Aug 19, 202511Base Category124
<5Regional Pilot115
Jul 8, 202512Base Category121
<5Regional Pilot115
May 28, 20259Base Category115

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