Canadian immigration program
British Columbia — Skills Immigration
Skills Immigration is a base stream of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, nominating workers in skilled, technical and health occupations who hold an eligible B.C. job offer. A provincial nomination is a step toward permanent residence, which IRCC decides separately. Each requirement below is quoted from the governing B.C. and federal source and links back to it.
Sources on this page last verified Jul 16, 2026.
Eligibility criteria
The requirements below are drawn directly from the governing regulation and IRCC program guidance for British Columbia — Skills Immigration. Each is anchored to the verbatim source text, not a paraphrase, so you can read the rule as it is written and follow it to the official page.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Healthcare workers employed by a B.C. health authority may be eligible for the Health Authority stream.”
“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.”
“Entrepreneur Immigration is for experienced entrepreneurs and businesses that can contribute to the province’s economy by establishing and managing businesses in B.C.”
“Unlicensed dental assistants, such as chairside dental assistants, are not eligible for the BC PNP.”
“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.”
“The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an economic immigration program that offers a pathway to permanent residency for workers, entrepreneurs and businesses that meet B.C.’s labour market and economic development needs.”
“A minimum score of 138 points”
“A minimum score of 135 points”
“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.”
“Those who have been offered a job classified under NOC 33102 must be on the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry.”
“Eligibility for many BC PNP streams is based in part on the federal government’s 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.”
“Those who have been offered a job classified under NOC 33102 must be on the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry.”
“Early childhood educators only”
“All priority construction occupations”
“All priority health care occupations”
“All priority veterinary care occupations”
“Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) with valid professional designation”
“Candidates that are deemed most likely to meet B.C.’s economic and labour market needs are selected based on their registration information.”
“Job offer Must be in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation”
“Skills Immigration is for skilled workers with the experience, education and qualifications needed to address workforce needs in B.C.”
“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.”
“Applicants who are successfully nominated by the BC PNP through one of its immigration streams can apply for permanent residence in Canada.”
“Minimum wage of $62/hour and $125,000/year, and NOC 0, 1, 2, or 3”
“A minimum wage of $62/hour and $125,000/year, and a job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3”
“A minimum wage of $70/hour and $145,000/year, and a job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3”
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
“There are four key components to the Skills Immigration process: registration (if applicable), invitation (if applicable), application, and decision.”
Eligibility gate
“Must have a full-time, indeterminate (no end date) job offer from an eligible B.C. employer”
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”
Required documentbc_pnp_identity
“Current photograph: You must provide a passport-style photograph taken within the past six months.”
Required documentbuild_construction_trades
“workers who have apprenticeships registered with SkilledTradesBC”
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 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 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 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 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, early childhood educators (ECEs) must have a one-year or five-year ECE certificate issued by the ECE Registry.”
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 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 documentintl_entrepreneur
“Entrepreneur Immigration Application Guide (PDF, 1MB)”
Required documentintl_entrepreneur_base
“Entrepreneur Immigration Program Guide - Base Stream (PDF, 1MB)”
Required documentintl_entrepreneur
“Entrepreneur Immigration Post-Arrival Guide (PDF, 1MB)”
Required documentintl_entrepreneur
“Entrepreneur Immigration Post-Nomination Guide (PDF, 1MB)”
Required documentintl_entrepreneur_regional
“Entrepreneur Immigration Program Guide - Regional Stream (PDF, 1MB)”
Required document
“Employer Declaration Form”
Required document
“Must have the support of your employer before registering and submit a completed Employer Declaration Form”
Required documentbc_pnp_employer_support
“To support their employee’s application, employers must provide the following: BC PNP Employer Declaration Form.”
Required documentskills_immigration
“Employer Declaration Form (PDF, <1MB)”
Required documentbc_pnp_employer_support
“Recommendation letter: The supporting B.C. employer must submit a recommendation letter on your behalf.”
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 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 documentinnovate_high_economic_impact
“a job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3”
Required documentbc_pnp_language_if_applicable
“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 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 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 document
“This page contains documents that applicants and employers will need to apply or support an application”
Required documentidentity
“Submit copies of the passport or travel document pages for you and your family.”
Required documentbc_pnp_work_corroboration
“Evidence of this may include, but is not limited to: Wage statements.”
Required documentadmissibility
“If you apply for permanent residence, you must have an immigration medical exam.”
Required documentadmissibility
“You must provide a police certificate from any country (except Canada) in which you spent 6 months in a row or more since the age of 18.”
Required documentcare_veterinary_care
“Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) with valid professional designation”
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
“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 documentconstruction_trades
“a valid trade certificate issued by, or have a trades apprenticeship registered with, SkilledTradesBC”
Required document
“Use of an Interpreter Form”
Required documentintl_entrepreneur
“Use of an Interpreter Form (PDF, <1MB)”
Required documentskills_immigration
“Use of a Representative Form - Applicant (PDF, <1MB)”
Required document
“Use of a Representative Form - Applicant”
Required documentskills_immigration
“Use of a Representative Form - Employer (PDF, <1MB)”
Required document
“Use of a Representative Form - Employer”
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.”
Government fees
The official government charges for British Columbia — Skills Immigration, read from the current published fee schedule. Navisa shows the verbatim wording it verified and links to the source page for each fee, so you can confirm every figure before you rely on it. Fees are set by the responsible authority and can change — always check the source.
| Fee | Amount | Verified wording & source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | See wording | “Registration no fee Application$1,750 CAD”Official source ↗ | Jul 8, 2026 |
Recent policy changes affecting this program
Tracked changes Navisa has tagged to this program, dated and cited to their official source.
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