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British Columbia — Express Entry BC

Documents and eligibility gates

Every requirement below is quoted verbatim from the official IRCC source and linked back to it. Navisa reads and cites the governing text rather than restating a document name from memory. This is a reference summary, not immigration advice, and it does not replace review by a licensed RCIC.

Documents and eligibility gates

Every requirement below is quoted verbatim from the official source and linked back to it. Navisa reads and cites the governing text rather than restating a document name from memory. This is a reference summary, not immigration advice, and it does not replace review by a licensed RCIC.

Eligibility gate
Provincial / AIP / RCIP language floors are at least CLB 4 (stream-specific floors may be higher).
Eligibility gate
Employer/community-driven PR pathways require a job-offer basis.
Eligibility gatecare_health_care
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, individuals with a job offer that is classified under NOC 33102 must be registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Eligibility gatecare_veterinary_care
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) with valid professional designation
Eligibility gatehealth_authority
Those who have been offered a job as a dental assistant under NOC 33100 must have the licence to work in that occupation in B.C.
Eligibility gatecare
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, individuals with a job offer that is classified under NOC 33102 must be registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Eligibility gatehealth_authority
Those who have been offered a job as a social and community service worker under NOC 42201 must have a diploma or degree in social services or community health services.
Eligibility gatecare_childcare
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, early childhood educators (ECEs) must have a one-year or five-year ECE certificate issued by the ECE Registry.
Eligibility gateinnovate_high_economic_impact
Minimum wage of $62/hour and $125,000/year, and NOC 0, 1, 2, or 3
Eligibility gatecare
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, early childhood educators (ECEs) must have a one-year or five-year ECE certificate issued by the ECE Registry.
Eligibility gatebuild_construction_trades
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, workers in construction trades must have a valid trade certificate issued by, or have a trades apprenticeship registered with, SkilledTradesBC which corresponds with the job they have been offered.
Eligibility gatehealth_authority
Those who have been offered a job classified under NOC 33102 must be on the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry.
Eligibility gate
Applicants who are successfully nominated by the BC PNP through one of its immigration streams can apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Eligibility gatebuild
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, workers in construction trades must have a valid trade certificate issued by, or have a trades apprenticeship registered with, SkilledTradesBC which corresponds with the job they have been offered.
Eligibility gate
Eligibility for many BC PNP streams is based in part on the federal government’s 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.
Eligibility gateinnovate_high_economic_impact
A minimum wage of $62/hour and $125,000/year, and a job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3
Eligibility gatecare_education
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, French-speaking teachers (NOC 41220 or 41221) must be employed in B.C.’s public K-12 system and have a CLB 5 or higher in French.
Eligibility gatecare
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, French-speaking teachers (NOC 41220 or 41221) must be employed in B.C.’s public K-12 system and have a CLB 5 or higher in French.
Required documentbc_pnp_identity
Current photograph: You must provide a passport-style photograph taken within the past six months.
Required documentcare_health_care
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, individuals with a job offer that is classified under NOC 33102 must be registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Required documentskills_immigration
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, individuals with a job offer that is classified under NOC 33102 must be registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Required documenthealth_authority
Those who have been offered a job classified under NOC 33102 must be on the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry.
Required documentbuild_construction_trades
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, workers in construction trades must have a valid trade certificate issued by, or have a trades apprenticeship registered with, SkilledTradesBC which corresponds with the job they have been offered.
Required documentskills_immigration
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, workers in construction trades must have a valid trade certificate issued by, or have a trades apprenticeship registered with, SkilledTradesBC which corresponds with the job they have been offered.
Required documenthealth_authority
Those who have been offered a job as a dental assistant under NOC 33100 must have the licence to work in that occupation in B.C.
Required documentcare_childcare
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, early childhood educators (ECEs) must have a one-year or five-year ECE certificate issued by the ECE Registry.
Required documentskills_immigration
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, early childhood educators (ECEs) must have a one-year or five-year ECE certificate issued by the ECE Registry.
Required documentbc_pnp_education
If you included the results of your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) in your Express Entry profile, upload the ECA from a designated agency.
Required documentbc_pnp_education
Education certificates (diplomas, degrees etc.): Your education certificates must be provided if you received points for education or if your education is required for the position you have been offered.
Required documentbc_pnp_education
Education transcript(s): A copy of the official transcript from your post-secondary institution.
Required documententrepreneur_immigration
Entrepreneur Immigration Application Guide (PDF, 1MB)
Required documententrepreneur_immigration_base
Entrepreneur Immigration Program Guide - Base Stream (PDF, 1MB)
Required documententrepreneur_immigration
Entrepreneur Immigration Post-Arrival Guide (PDF, 1MB)
Required documententrepreneur_immigration
Entrepreneur Immigration Post-Nomination Guide (PDF, 1MB)
Required documententrepreneur_immigration_regional
Entrepreneur Immigration Program Guide - Regional Stream (PDF, 1MB)
Required documentskills_immigration
Employer Declaration Form (PDF, <1MB)
Required documentbc_pnp_employer_support
To support their employee’s application, employers must provide the following: BC PNP Employer Declaration Form.
Required documentbc_pnp_employer_support
Recommendation letter: The supporting B.C. employer must submit a recommendation letter on your behalf.
Required documentcare_education
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, French-speaking teachers (NOC 41220 or 41221) must be employed in B.C.’s public K-12 system and have a CLB 5 or higher in French.
Required documentskills_immigration
To receive a targeted invitation to apply, French-speaking teachers (NOC 41220 or 41221) must be employed in B.C.’s public K-12 system and have a CLB 5 or higher in French.
Required documentlanguage
language test results
Required documentbc_pnp_express_entry_language
Language test results: You must provide valid language tests to verify your English and/or French language proficiency.
Required documentbc_pnp_lmia_if_applicable
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA): A copy of your LMIA is required if your work permit was issued as a result of a positive LMIA issued by Service Canada.
Required documentbc_pnp_work_corroboration
Evidence of this may include, but is not limited to: A copy of your Notice of Assessment issued by the CRA.
Required documentbc_pnp_job_offer
Signed job offer letter: The job offer letter must be written on official company letter and be signed and dated.
Required documentidentity
a passport or travel document
Required documentbc_pnp_work_corroboration
Evidence of this may include, but is not limited to: Wage statements.
Required documentadmissibility
Most applicants will also need to upload: police certificates
Required documentwork_experience
proof of work experience (such as a reference or experience letter from an employer)
Required documentskills_immigration
Skills Immigration Application Guide (PDF, 1MB)
Required documentskills_immigration
Skills Immigration Post-Nomination Guide (PDF, 1MB)
Required documentskills_immigration
Skills Immigration Program Guide (PDF, 1MB)
Required documenthealth_authority
Those who have been offered a job as a social and community service worker under NOC 42201 must have a diploma or degree in social services or community health services.
Required documenthealth_authority
Those who have been offered a job as a social and community service worker under NOC 42201 must have a diploma or degree in social services or community health services.
Required documentadmissibility
When you apply online, you will need to provide one of those documents.
Required documententrepreneur_immigration
Use of an Interpreter Form (PDF, <1MB)
Required documentskills_immigration
Use of a Representative Form - Applicant (PDF, <1MB)
Required documentskills_immigration
Use of a Representative Form - Employer (PDF, <1MB)
Required documentbc_pnp_status_if_applicable
Canadian immigration records: Copies of all Canadian immigration records must be provided. This includes all work permits, study permits or visitor records that you have recently obtained.

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