The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) International Post-Graduate category can help recent graduates gain Canadian permanent residence in B.C.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, you MUST meet ALL the criteria:
1. EDUCATION
Have completed a valid graduate program from an eligible post-secondary institution in British Columbia in the three years (36 months) prior to your application.
Candidates must have graduated with a Master's or Doctorate (PhD) degree in the natural, applied or health sciences:
| Eligible Programs of Study |
|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences |
| Biological and biomedical sciences |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services |
| Engineering |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields |
| Health Professions and Related Programs |
| Mathematics and Statistics |
| Natural Resources conservation and research |
| Physical Sciences |
You must have completed a valid graduate program of study at one of the following eligible post-secondary institution in B.C.
| Eligible Post Secondary Institutions |
|---|
| British Columbia Institute Of Technology |
| New York Institute Of Technology |
| Royal Roads University |
| Simon Fraser University |
| Thompson Rivers University |
| Trinity Western University |
| University Of British Columbia - Okanagan |
| University Of British Columbia – Vancouver |
| University Of Northern British Columbia |
| University Of Victoria |
Please contact us to see if your post-secondary institution and program of study is eligible.
2. EMPLOYMENT IN BC
A job offer is not required if applying in this category.
3. PROOF OF FUNDS
No proof of funds is required for applicants under this category.
4. OFFICIAL LANGUAGE LEVEL
Valid language test results are not required for this category.
5. WHERE YOU CAN LIVE IN CANADA
Plan to live in British Columbia. For you to qualify for a provincial nominee program you must reside in the province that nominates you. In this case, you must demonstrate your ability and intent to live and work in British Columbia.
6. ADMISSIBILITY
Be admissible to Canada. You and your family members must not be inadmissible to Canada for security, criminal or medical reasons.
