British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada and is defined by its Pacific coastline and mountain ranges. It is the third most populous province in Canada. The land has a diversity of climate and scenery unparalleled in Canada, from the island-studded and fjord-indented coast to the great peaks of the western continental cordilleras, with their large interior plateaus.
Its main cities include Vancouver, one of the largest ports of Canada and western North America, and Victoria, the provincial capital, located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island.
There are four national parks and three national park reserves in British Columbia. Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, and Yoho national parks preserve the rich diversity of the province’s mountainous interior, while Gulf Islands, Gwaii Haanas, and Pacific Rim national park reserves protect the forested regions of the coast. In addition, numerous provincial parks and recreational areas throughout British Columbia provide residents and tourists with a wealth of opportunities for outdoor activities
The economy of British Columbia is a mixture of public and private enterprises. Service activities have become the largest sector of the province, followed by manufacturing.
British Columbia provides three different pathways to nominate candidates under provincial nomination program:
Skills Immigration:
Skills Immigration is for skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in B.C. You may not need prior work experience for some categories. Skilled workers may have work experience from abroad. Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category applicants need B.C. work experience. Recent international graduates of a Canadian university or college may not need any work experience, depending on the job being offered.
Express Entry British Columbia:
Express Entry BC is a faster way for eligible skilled workers to immigrate to B.C. You must also qualify for a federal economic immigration program.
You do not require B.C. work experience. However, you must have relevant work experience as well as meet other requirements such as education and language.
Entreprenuer Immigration:
Individuals who are actively looking to manage a business in B.C. and have previous experience of managing the business can apply under this class. Applicants must have the required personal and investment funds.
The Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot is for entrepreneurs who want to start a new business in participating regional communities across B.C.