BC Provincial Nominee Program. Kwantlen Polytechnic University February 12, 2013

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1 BC Provincial Nominee Program Kwantlen Polytechnic University February 12, 2013

2 Agenda Setting the Stage BC PNP Program Streams Q&A

3 Strategies Goals Setting the Stage: Using Economic Immigration as a tool to fill labour shortages Leverage Local Skills & Expertise Build Local Skills & Expertise Source Skills & Expertise Globally BC Jobs Plan Skills Training Plan BC PNP

4 Provincial Nominee Program Partnership between Federal & Provincial Governments Nomination of immigrants to meet BC s economic needs o Supports BC employers to recruit and retain labour o Encourages entrepreneurs to invest in regional economic growth Priority processing of Permanent Residency applications

5 BC PNP Program Streams Strategic Occupations - Attract and retain Workers -Retain International Students in BC - Transfer expertise, skills and knowledge Business Immigration - Target investment-ready Entrepreneurs - Create jobs in BC - Promote regional economic development

6 Categories for Workers - International Graduates - International Post-Graduate Pilot - Skilled Workers - Designated Health Professionals - Entry-level Semi Skilled - North East Pilot Project

7 National Occupation Classification (NOC) Established by HRSDC / Service Canada Classification of all occupations: using 4-digit NOC Code o NOC O = Management positions o NOC A = Occupations requiring a Degree or Diploma o NOC B = Occupations requiring Technical Training o NOC C = Occupations considered Semi-Skilled o NOC D = Occupations considered Entry-level

8 EMPLOYERS INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE International Graduate Requirements - Good financial standing - Established for 1 year - Minimum 5 full-time staff - Full-time permanent offer - Market rate wages - NOC C/D: Progression plan - Degree / Diploma at in eligible program in Canada - Completed at eligible institution in Canada - 12 months full-time study - Intent to reside in BC - Ability to establish economically Joint Application

9 INTERNATIONAL POST-GRADUATE International Post-Graduate Pilot Requirements - Pilot until May 28, Master s or Ph.D in BC institution in Natural and Applied Sciences - Completed program requirements - Intent to reside in BC - Ability to establish economically

10 Eligible Graduate Degree Programs A master s or doctorate in one of the following areas of natural, applied, or health sciences: Agriculture Biological & Biomedical Computer & Info Sciences & Support Services Engineering & Engineering Technology Health Professions & Related Clinical Mathematics & Statistics Natural Resource Conservation & Research Physical Sciences For more details see our website

11 EMPLOYERS SKILLED WORKER Skilled Worker Requirements - Good financial standing - Established for 1 year - Minimum 5 full-time staff - Efforts to recruit locally - Full-time permanent offer - Market rate wages - Min. 2 years related experience - Education for the job - Legally able to work in BC - Ability to establish economically * Designated Health Professionals administered through Health Match BC Joint Application

12 EMPLOYERS ENTRY LEVEL SEMI SKILLED Entry-level Semi-Skilled Requirements - Good financial standing - Established for 2 years - Minimum 5 full-time staff - Efforts to recruit locally - Full-time permanent offer - Market rate wages - NOC C/D in Hospitality, Tourism, Food Processing, Long-haul Truck Driving only - 9 months of work with the employer prior to application - English language ability (CLB 4) - Maintain Immigration Status - Ability to establish economically Joint Application

13 EMPLOYERS ENTRY LEVEL SEMI SKILLED North East Pilot Project Requirements - Good financial standing - Established for 2 years - Minimum 3 full-time staff - Efforts to recruit locally - Full-time permanent offer - Market rate wages -Any NOC C/D - 9 months of work with the employer prior to application - English language ability (CLB 4) - Maintain Immigration Status - Ability to establish economically Joint Application

14 Establish Economically Income Threshold Size of Family Unit Income Threshold by Area of Residence Metropolitan Vancouver Rest of BC 1 $20, 373 $16, $25,364 $21, $31,181 $25,986 4 $37,859 $31,552 5 $42,939 $35,785 6 $48,427 $40,360 7 or more $53,916 $44,934

15 Advantages of the PNP Focus on BC s Labour Market needs Employer-driven and responsive to specific needs Support Work Permit renewal for Nominees without the need for Labour Market Opinions (LMOs) Flexible case-by-case assessment International Graduates - No previous work experience International Post-Graduates - No job offer required Only immigration pathway for entry-level semi-skilled Daily responses to telephone / questions

16 Strategic Occupation: Application Process PNP Application Assessment One-time processing fee $ months processing Nomination Work Permit Support Letter (LMO exempt) Nomination Certificate Post Nomination Submit Application for Permanent Residency Average months processing

17 Immigration Consultants Do you need one?

18 Application forms and further details at: NP Telephone:

19 Thank you for participating!