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Skilled Worker Stream (Express Entry)
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What is the skilled worker stream?
This program permits foreign nationals with professional skills and work experience paving the way for the skilled worker and their family to gain permanent residence in British Columbia.
This stream focuses mainly on occupations which are high in demand within British Columbia.
What is the eligibility criteria?
| Active Profile (Express Entry) | Required if applying through Federal Express Entry |
| Provincial Connection | Required |
| Must graduate from Alberta institute | |
| Education | No minimum benchmark |
| Job Offer | Required |
| Language Skills | CLB 4 |
| Work Experience | 2 years |
| Work Experience NOC Code | NOC 0, A or B |
Express Entry Profile
BC Express Entry
If foreign national chooses to apply for this stream using the federal express entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, then you must have an active express entry profile for expedited processing. You must also have a Job seeker validation code.
Work Experience
Foreign national must have two years of full-time work experience. The job offer and work experience occupation must be the same. For example, if foreign national has work experience as a teacher, then job offer must be for a teacher as well.
Job Offer
The foreign national must have a full-time job offer from a qualified BC employer with no definite end date. The job offer must be NOC skill level 0, A or B.
Does the job offer has to be supported by LMIA?
No, the job offer does not have to supported by LMIA. However, the job offer must meet the provincial government’s employer eligibility criteria.
What is the CLB requirement If I apply through federal express entry?
Foreign national must meet the language requirement under the FSWP program if the applicant chooses to apply for PR using the express entry system which is CLB 7.
What are the employer requirements?
The employer must be established in British Columbia, offer full-time employment with no end-date, provide wage that is in line with the industry standards and the job offer must be signed.
In order to find out more information about the employer’s eligibility criteria, please click here.
How Can I Apply For This Program?
Please click here to apply for this program.
Where can I find information about the recent draws?
Please click here to see the recent draws.