This streamlined process acknowledges the urgency of tech industry requirements and underscores British Columbia’s commitment to technological growth.
Candidates need to be registered for any of the BC Skills Immigration Programs as mentioned below to be eligible to apply under this program:
- BC Skilled Worker
- BC Healthcare Professional
- BC International Graduate
- BC International Post-Graduate
- BC Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker
Program Eligibility
Requirement | |
| Express Entry Profile | – Be registered for one of the BC Skills Immigration Programs – If registered under Federal Express Entry Program candidates may be eligible under Express Entry BC Stream of BC PNP. |
| Job Offer | – Must be in one of the priority technology occupations (See below) – Must be for a minimum of 1 year (need not to be indefinite duration as required in other BC-PNP streams). – If the applicant is currently employed by the same employer for the occupation specified in the offer, they need to have a minimum of 120 days left in that position when they submit their application. |
| Level of Education | – As registered for one of the BC Skills Immigration Programs |
| Work Experience | – As registered for one of the BC Skills Immigration Programs |
| Language Proficiency | – As registered for one of the BC Skills Immigration Programs |
| Connection to Province | – As registered for one of the BC Skills Immigration Programs |
| Business Requirements | – As registered for one of the BC Skills Immigration Programs |
Priority Technology Occupations:
The job offer must be in one of the Priority technology occupations
| NOC Code | Job Title |
| 10030 | Telecommunication carriers managers |
| 20012 | Computer and information systems managers |
| 21100 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 21210 | Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries |
| 21211 | Data scientists |
| 21220 | Cybersecurity specialists |
| 21221 | Business systems specialists |
| 21222 | Information systems specialists |
| 21223 | Database analysts and data administrators |
| 21230 | Computer systems developers and programmers |
| 21231 | Software engineers and designers |
| 21232 | Software developers and programmers |
| 21233 | Web designers |
| 21234 | Web developers and programmers |
| 22300 | Civil engineers |
| 21301 | Mechanical engineers |
| 21310 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 21311 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 21320 | Chemical engineers |
| 21399 | Other professional engineers |
| 22110 | Biological technologists and technicians |
| 22220 | User support technicians |
| 22222 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 22310 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 22312 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 50011 | Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 51111 | Authors and writers (except technical) |
| 51112 | Technical writers |
| 51120 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
| 52119 | Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, |
| 52112 | Broadcast technicians |
| 52113 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 52120 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 53111 | Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators |
Priority occupations may receive a targeted invitation from BC-PNP once a registration is submitted.
Application Procedure
- Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the National Occupation Classification (NOC) code requirements for one of the priority tech occupations.
- Create a Profile: Make a profile on the BC PNP Online platform, which forms the foundation of your application.
- Complete Application: Follow the application process for BC Skilled Worker or BC International Graduate programs, which are closely linked to the Tech program.
- Tech Program Benefits: Tech applicants receive more frequent invitation rounds and faster application processing times.
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