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Exciting news for international graduates! British Columbia (BC) is introducing three new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams starting in January 2025. These new streams are designed to help international graduates become permanent residents of Canada. The new streams are for those with Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees from eligible Canadian schools.
The BC PNP is updating its programs to make it clearer what education and language skills are needed for nomination. This will help graduates succeed in the workforce and earn higher incomes by ensuring they have the necessary qualifications and language skills in English or French.
Key Details
From January 2025, BC PNP will replace the current International Graduate and International Post-Graduate Streams with three new streams. These are:
- Bachelor’s Stream: For graduates with a Bachelor’s degree. To apply, you need a full-time, permanent job offer from a BC employer.
- Master’s Stream: For graduates with a Master’s degree in any field. You need a full-time job offer in a skilled occupation for at least one year.
- Doctorate Stream: For PhD graduates or students completing their doctoral programs. More details on job requirements will be announced soon.
To apply for any of these streams, you need to meet the following requirements:
- Degree: Must be from an eligible Canadian post-secondary school and completed within the last three years.
- Job Offer: Must have a valid, full-time job offer from a BC employer. The job must be permanent, except for some technology jobs. The job should be in categories 1, 2, or 3 in the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system.
- Work Experience: You must be qualified to do the job you are being offered.
- Wage: The salary must meet BC wage requirements.
- Support: You must show proof that you can support yourself and your dependents.
- Language: You must have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 8 in either English or French.
BC uses a points-based system to rank applicants. If you are invited to apply, you will have 30 days to submit your application and pay the fee. This competitive process ensures that only the most qualified candidates are selected.
More details about the Doctorate Stream’s job requirements and other updates will be available in late 2024. It’s important to stay updated to take advantage of these new opportunities in 2025.
The new PNP streams in BC offer a great chance for international graduates to build their future in British Columbia. By meeting the outlined requirements and staying updated on the latest information, graduates can take significant steps toward becoming permanent residents of Canada.
Remember, the goal of these changes is to make the pathway to permanent residency clearer and more specific. This will help ensure that new immigrants are well-prepared for successful careers in BC. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to take advantage of these exciting new opportunities!