Canada British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
Aspiring to immigrate to
Canada or specifically to British Columbian cities like Vancouver or Victoria
then the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program is your entry route to the
big and beautiful cities of British Columbia. The British Columbia PNP fast-tracks your
Permanent Resident application for investors, experienced business people,
skilled or semi-skilled workers and their families willing to settle in the
province of British Columbia permanently.
The British Columbia PNP was introduced to attract
foreign skilled labors to the province and later the visa program was extended
to invite foreign entrepreneurs willing to invest and set-up businesses in the
province and acquire permanent residency
Population and
Geography
British Columbia is home
to more than 4.2 million people and well known internationally for its stunning
natural diversity. Victoria is the capital city of the province and is located
at Vancouver Island. Vancouver is the third largest Canadian city and also the
most populous city, accommodating over 2.1 million alone. Immigrants constitute
a nice chunk of the population of British Columbia as around 35,000 migrants
arrive to the province every year.
Living and Culture
British Columbia is a popular choice for newcomers to Canada due to superb living quality and vivacious multicultural atmosphere. High level of immigration to the province also has significant influence over the culture of the province. One can easily find British, Chinese, Indian, German and Japanese communities in the province. This multicultural treaty has made Vancouver city truly cosmopolitan, inviting arts and culture from all over the globe.   |
Economy and Employment
The economy of British
Columbia is dominated by natural resources, in past decades it has well
diversified with extensive industrial and service business activities.
Forestry, mining, construction, fishing, tourism and telecommunication are the
main players of the province’s economy. The province is Canada’s second biggest
producer of natural gas followed by third leading hydro electricity generator. The Vancouver city has
emerged as significant financial, business and technology hub and is the third
biggest film and television production hub in North American region falling
behind New York City and Los Angeles.
Jobs and Working
Conditions
All these booming sectors
together drive economy and create plethora of job opportunities for citizens
and foreign migrants. The province is a great place to find job in Canada. New
job opportunities are growing in the industries of service or technology. For
working professionals or foreign workers, British Columbia is a heaven due to
higher wages and second least personal income taxation in Canada. Worker’s
rights are protected with obligatory minimum salary of eight dollars per
hour.
Eligibility and Programs
The candidate needs to
receive a British Columbia Provincial
Nomination Certificate to be eligible to apply for British
Columbia PNP. Two main categories are offered under the provincial program –
BRITISH COLUMBIA PNP
STRATEGIC OCCUPATION STREAM
Applicants need to have a
valid job offer from a British Columbian employer to be eligible for the
Strategic Occupation Stream. Candidate can opt for one of the four
sub-categories of Strategic Occupation –
1.Skilled Workers
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Managers,
technologists, professionals, technicians and others qualify for this visa sub-class
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A valid job offer
is required by provincial employer for qualified occupation in skill levels O,
A or B of NOC
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A post-secondary
education or considerable employment experience
2.Designated HealthCare Professionals
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Physicians,
registered nurses or psychiatric nurses and midwives qualify for this visa
sub-class
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All rest
healthcare professionals and skilled health workers are entertained in the
skilled worker program
3.International Graduates
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Fresh graduates
from a recognized post-secondary institution of Canada qualify for this visa
sub-class
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The candidate
needs to have accepted a full time, permanent job offer from a provincial
employer
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International
Graduates are not required to have previous working
experience.
4.International Post-Graduates Pilot Project
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Fresh master and
doctorate graduates from a recognized post-secondary institution of Canada in
natural, applied and health sciences within last two years qualify for this
visa sub-class
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This program is a
three year pilot and open till 28th May, 2013 and applications will be accepted
till that date for this pilot project
5.Entry Level or Semi-Skilled Pilot Project
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Selected
occupations in hospitality, tourism, food processing and long-haul trucking are
open under this pilot project program
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This program has
been extended till 31st August 2011 and applications will be accepted till that
date until further extension of the program
BRITISH COLUMBIA PNP
BUSINESS IMMIGRANTS STREAM
The Business Immigration
Stream of the British Columbia PNP offers accelerated migration process for
investors, business persons and entrepreneurs open to invest and settle in the
province and acquire permanent residency of Canada. The BC PNP offers
opportunities for investor or business immigration in three categories -
1. Business Skills
2. Regional Business
3. Strategic Projects
British Columbia (BC) Provincial Nominee Program for Businessmen offers three
options for the intending businessmen. These are Business skills category,
Regional business category and Strategic skills category. Immigration
consultants at Stallion Immigration Pvt Ltd would provide assistance in terms
of choosing the right category in accordance with the background and other
skills of our clients.
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Business skills and
Regional business categories is for those prospective immigrants who are decked
with medium to small capabilities in terms of their experience in business
background, personal net worth as well as actual investment. The USP of these
programs lies in ample business and infrastructure support provided by the
province. Our Provincial Nominee
Program expert would guide our clients for the visa
that would suit them the
most.
The mandate is to
establish an active legal business and should be handled by the applicant who
have been granted visa under these programs. Stallion Immigration Pvt Ltd`s
immigration experts have handled oodles of cases linked with Business skills
and Regional business categories, hence knowing it best on what all visa
necessities are essential for making the entire application process a hit.
The application process
for both Business Skills and Regional Business categories is almost the same.
Before starting the application process, Stallion Immigration Pvt Ltd's
immigration specialists would judge your profile and after finding it apt for
the concerned program, we would commence the procedure ahead. Here is a
detailed process of filing an application under the Business Skills and Regional
Business categories and further set up your business in British Columbia:
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Initial step is to
acquaint our clients with the preparation of the application and filing the
preliminary application. The application at this stage must contain a business
intent documents that contains information on intended business enterprise that
the applicant intends to start in the province of British Columbia. This
information will form basis on decision of the Provincial Government on whether
or not to invite the applicant for an exploratory visit visa to the province of
British Columbia. Stallion Immigration Pvt Ltd business immigration and
business research specialists will work towards drafting a convincing business
intent document. Failing to file a well drafted business intend document may
lead to visa denial, and that's where the role of Stallion Immigration Pvt Ltd's
business immigration visa specialists comes in to ensure that everything is
commenced in the right manner.
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Next step is
client's exploratory visit to BC. During the visit, he researches on the market
and also formulates a formal business plan with the assistance of business
brokers, professional accountants and attorneys. The client has a choice to
either select his own set of advisors or get formal business plan formulated
with their help or take STALLION IMMIGRATION PVT LTD's carefully chosen, tries
and tested advisors. In some cases, an exploratory visit may be avoided or
interview waiver received.
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Where the
applicant wishes or is required to make an exploratory visit, he seeks an
appointment with provincial designated government officials and provides them
information on his insights and learning's and business opportunities provided
by the province. He can prepare and finalize the formal business plan during
the visit. STALLION IMMIGRATION PVT LTD executives will prepare the applicant
for issues that may arise during one to one interview while meeting the
provincial official. STALLION IMMIGRATION PVT LTD specialists will prepare the
applicant for this critical interview stage. His case gets in-principal
approval and he is asked to submit application forms with formal business plan.
Where an applicant has not conducted an exploratory visit, he will be called
upon to submit formal application with formal business plan. STALLION
IMMIGRATION PVT LTD British Columbia business plan specialists will help you in
meeting the instructed
requirements.
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After this, we
would now submit other mandatory documents including necessary forms,
paper-work and a processing fee of CAD $3,000, which is non-refundable. As a
Business Skills applicant, if the client is willing to support the nomination
of a key staff member, it here becomes essential to pay additional $1,000. We
would prepare separate application for such cases for an additional fee.
Regional Skills applicants don't have this option in store for them.
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This will be
followed by decision by British Columbia provincial Immigration officials which
would leave the applicant a choice to follow either of the two options:
1.
After fulfilling
the mandates, Stallion Immigration Pvt Ltd would get approval for BC PNP decked
with a work permit of two years. Fulfilling the requirements of working and
living in BC in a successful manner might clear your way towards getting a PR
status in the province. During the advised 2 years period the applicant will
implement the committed business plan, do suggested investment, create promised
jobs and then make an application for permanent residence status while being in
BC. The applicant can change his business plan as long as he gets it approved
by provincial agencies and the new business plan does not compromise on
committed areas related to key factors such as investment and jobs.
2.
After the approval
for BC PNP, our clients would be guided for "fast track" nomination
on their consent. For this option, a security deposit worth $125,000 needs to
be provided, along with fulfilling other pre-requisites. In this case, he will
get a conditional permanent residence visa to Canada. During the advised 2
years period the applicant will implement the committed business plan, do
suggested investment, create promised jobs and then conditions attached to his
PR application will be removed. The applicant can change his business plan so
long as he gets it approved by
provincial agencies and the new business plan does not compromise on committed
areas related to key factors such as investment and jobs.
The Strategic Skills Category
The strategic skills
category is designed for businesses/ firms/ companies having a broad business
venture outside Canada, intends to expand the same into British Columbia and
wish to nominate company executives to manage such proposed businesses in the
province. Stallion Immigration Pvt Ltd`s business Immigration specialists have
an excellent understanding of strategic skills category, hence ensuring that
their ships are sailed towards the right
end!
Application Process for Strategic Skills Category
The category caters to
needs of major corporations and businesses; hence application process for
Strategic Skills Category differs from Business and Regional
Skills Category and
requires apt guidance from an ace immigration expert. At Stallion Immigration
Pvt Ltd, our years of experience allow us to commence each step under the
application process of the Strategic Skills Category with utter perfection.
Here is the process:
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Initial step would
be to present - to BC PNP officials - prepared forms and required documents,
related to company executives, as per set guidelines under the overall
supervision of Stallion Immigration Pvt Ltd`s British Columbia investor
immigration counselors. The form would be decked with business details like
business proposal, managerial/business background of the main applicant and if
applicable that of other accompanying executives besides facts related to the
sponsoring firm, to name a few.
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After a successful
completion of step 1 and fulfilling the pre-requisites of BC PNP, the sponsored
and designated executives would receive instructions to fill the forms along
with submitting the necessary paper work like a well-crafted business plan and
a processing fee of CAD $3,000. An additional $1,000 would be added for every
staff applying for nomination. Stallion Immigration Pvt Ltd`s team of
immigration experts would assist in drafting a professional business plan,
which is a mandate in any business oriented visa program.
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Through our wide
experience, we always suggest our clients for a compulsory exploratory visit to
BC.
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Successfully
commencing of these steps till now and getting approval for the formal
application and business plan would pave your way towards the interview
process. We know the minutest grains linked with this process, hence brush our
clients in accordance with their case studies for the respective interviews.
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Signing of
Performance Agreement with the British Columbia Province comes as the next step
in your ladder. It will provide the guidelines, steps and confrontations
attired with the proposed business.
Mail your query at info@stallionimmigration.com
for a detailed clarification on your case study.
Performance Agreement with the British Columbia Province
Under the Performance
conformity, the applicant is dedicated to abide with the written conditions
along with ensure acceptance of the staff as the nominee candidates. Other
facets to know under the Performance Agreement with the British Columbia
Province are:
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The candidates
would be granted entry to work on Federal Work Permit for an initial period of
twenty four months.
Contact Us to know more.
Provincial Nominee Program for British Columbiaoffers three categories -
Business Skills Category, Regional Business and Strategic Projects. After
assessing your business and /or managerial and information related to your
personal net worth, experts at Stallion Immigration Pvt Ltd would decide on
which Provincial Nominee category would suit our clients the best. Hence, the
qualifying criterion for BC PNP differs in all the three facets. At Stallion
Immigration Pvt Ltd, we specialize in cases linked with all three categories,
hence leaving no stone unturned in leaving smile on our clients' faces with our
every collaboration with them. Getting nomination from British Columbia as one
of the priorities for this program, our immigration experts through our wide
global network would see to it that every facet in BC PNP is fulfilled in an
apt manner. Here is the qualifying criterion for individual category:
Under the Performance conformity, the applicant is dedicated to abide with the written conditions along with ensure acceptance of the staff as the nominee candidates. Other facets to know under the Performance Agreement with the British Columbia Province are:
· The candidates would be granted entry to work on Federal Work Permit for an initial period of twenty four months.
Contact Us to know more.
Those applying under BC
PNP under the Business Skills Category are entitled to establish their business
in BC after fulfilling the following mandates:
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Personal net
worth: At least
$800,000
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Under the Regional
business category, the applicants can establish business outside GVRD (Greater
Vancouver Regional District) and Abbotsford for which the qualifying criteria
is as mentioned:
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Personal net
worth: At least $400,000
Strategic Projects:
Here are the qualifying
criteria for applicants applying under the Strategic Projects under the BC PNP:
