SKILLS IMMIGRATION REGISTRATION SYSTEM
This article will detail the process of applying for the Skills Immigration (SI) stream of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).
The overall process is as below:
Registration
If you and your employer meet the program requirements and your employer is prepared to support your submission, you can submit a registration to the BC PNP.
Please note that if you are interested in the following categories, you do not need to register and may proceed directly to the application via BCPNP Online:
- Skills Immigration – Healthcare Professional
- Skills Immigration – International Post-Graduate
- Express Entry BC – Healthcare Professional
- Express Entry BC – International Post-Graduate
The registration must be done via the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). SIRS is a dynamic intake management system that allows the BC PNP to prioritize high-impact candidates to ensure strong economic outcomes for the province. As it is a points-based system, you will receive a score based on the information you provide.
Your registration score will determine whether you will receive an invitation to apply under the BC PNP Skills Immigration stream.
Your registration is valid for twelve months from the date of submission. If you do not receive an invitation to apply before your registration expires, it will no longer be valid. You may then create and submit a new registration
Invitation
Eligible registrants under the Skilled Worker, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled, and International Graduate categories will receive an invitation to apply under the Skills Immigration stream.
Invitations are issued based on the BC PNP’s annual nomination allocation and processing capacity. However, a registration does not guarantee that you will be invited to apply.
You will be ranked based on your score, which is calculated by SIRS according to your job, its location in B.C. and your offered wage, as well as your work experience, education and language ability.
Application for Nomination
After receiving an invitation to apply, Skilled Worker, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled, and International Graduate candidates can apply online. HealthCare Professional and International Post-Graduate applicants do not need an invitation and can apply directly through BCPNP Online.
You have 30 calendar days to apply, and the processing fee is CAD 1,150.
IRCC Permanent Residence Application
After receiving your BC PNP confirmation of nomination, please submit a complete application for permanent residence to the designated IRCC visa office. You must submit your application before the expiry date listed on your nomination certificate.
As mentioned above, your score is calculated according to your job, its location in B.C. and your offered wage, as well as your work experience, education and language ability. The following table details the factors and their corresponding scores for your reference.
Skill Level of the B.C. Job Offer | Points |
| NOC Skill Level A (including Skill Type 0) | 25 |
| NOC Skill Level B | 10 |
| NOC Skill Level C | 5 |
| NOC Skill Level D | 5 |
| Additional points: | |
| Occupation is a “00” NOC | 15 |
| Occupation identified in the B.C. High Demand Occupations List in the BC Labour Market Outlook 2018 Edition | 10 |
| Currently working full-time in B.C. for the employer in the occupation identified in the BC PNP registration | 10 |
| Maximum Score Available | 60 |
Annual Wage of the B.C. Job Offer | Points |
| $100,000 and above | 50 |
| $97,500 to $99,999 | 38 |
| $95,000 to $97,499 | 37 |
| $92,500 to $94,999 | 36 |
| $90,000 to $92,499 | 35 |
| $87,500 to $89,999 | 34 |
| $85,000 to $87,499 | 33 |
| $82,500 to $84,999 | 32 |
| $80,000 to $82,499 | 31 |
| $77,500 to $79,999 | 30 |
| $75,000 to $77,499 | 29 |
| $72,500 to $74,999 | 28 |
| $70,000 to $72,499 | 27 |
| $67,500 to $69,999 | 26 |
| $65,000 to $67,499 | 25 |
| $62,500 to $64,999 | 24 |
| $60,000 to $62,499 | 23 |
| $57,500 to $59,999 | 22 |
| $55,000 to $57,499 | 21 |
| $52,500 to $54,999 | 20 |
| $50,000 to $52,499 | 19 |
| $47,500 to $49,999 | 18 |
| $45,000 to $47,499 | 17 |
| $42,500 to $44,999 | 16 |
| $40,000 to $42,499 | 15 |
| $38,750 to $39,999 | 14 |
| $37,500 to $38,749 | 13 |
| $36,250 to $37,499 | 12 |
| $35,000 to $36,249 | 11 |
| $33,750 to $34,999 | 10 |
| $32,500 to $33,749 | 9 |
| $31,250 to $32,499 | 8 |
| $30,000 to $31,249 | 7 |
| $28,750 to $29,999 | 6 |
| $27,500 to $28,749 | 5 |
| $26,250 to $27,499 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $26,249 | 3 |
| Less than $25,000 | 0 |
| Maximum Score Available | 50 |
Regional District of Employment | Points |
| Stikine, Central Coast, Northern Rockies, Mount Waddington, Skeena-Queen Charlotte, Powell River, Sunshine Coast, Kootenay-Boundary, Alberni- Clayoquot | 10 |
| Kitimat-Stikine, Bulkley-Nechako, Squamish-Lillooet, Strathcona, Columbia- Shuswap, East Kootenay | 8 |
| Peace River, Comox Valley, Cariboo, Central Kootenay | 6 |
| Okanagan-Similkameen, Cowichan Valley, North Okanagan, Fraser-Fort George | 4 |
| Thompson-Nicola, Nanaimo, Central Okanagan | 2 |
| Capital, Fraser Valley | 2 |
| Greater Vancouver | 0 |
| Maximum Score Available | 10 |
Directly Related Work Experience in the Occupation of B.C. Job Offer | Points |
| 60+ months | 15 |
| 48 to 59 months | 12 |
| 36 to 47 months | 9 |
| 24 to 35 months | 6 |
| 12 months to 23 months | 3 |
| Less than 12 months | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Additional points: | |
| At least 1 year of directly related experience in Canada | 10 |
| Maximum Score Available | 25 |
Education | Points |
| Master’s or Doctorate/PhD | 17 |
| Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma* | 11 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11 |
| Post-secondary Diploma/Certificate (Trades)** | 11 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
| Post-secondary Diploma/Certificate (Non-trades) | 2 |
| Secondary School (High School) or Less | 0 |
| Additional points: | |
| Post-secondary education completed in B.C. | 8 |
| Post-secondary education completed in Canada (outside of B.C.) | 6 |
| Educational Credential Assessment from a qualified supplier | 4 |
| Successfully completed the Industry Training Authority British Columbia (ITABC’s) challenge certification process | 4 |
| Maximum Score Available | 25 |
Canadian Language Benchmark Level | Points |
| 10+ | 30 |
| 9 | 26 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 7 | 18 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 4 | 6 |
| Below 4 | 0 |
| No test | 0 |
| Maximum Score Available | 30 |
