BC PNP News & Announcements

The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

9 February 2012

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL IRANIAN NATIONALS AND PERSONS RESIDING IN IRAN

Effective November 21, 2011, Iranian nationals (citizens) and persons residing in Iran face restrictions in transferring funds to or opening bank accounts with Canadian financial institutions as a result of sanctions imposed by the Government of Canada. Therefore, all BC PNP Business applicants who are Iranian nationals or residents of Iran must familiarize themselves with the requirements posted on the website below to ensure that they comply with the “Special Economic Measures” outlined therein.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob378.asp

2 December 2011

Centralized Processing of Provincial Nominee Applications

Citizenship and Immigration Canada has changed how it processes permanent resident visa applications submitted by provincial nominees.

Effective Dec. 1, 2011 all provincial nominees must submit their permanent resident applications to CIC’s new centralized intake office in Sydney, N.S.

The BC PNP has updated the nomination package we send to all provincial nominees to reflect the changes in CIC’s processes.

Other changes include:

Contact information - CIC Centralized Intake Office

Mail:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Provincial Nominee Program
Centralized Intake Office
PO BOX 1450
Sydney, NS
B1P 6K5
Canada

Courier:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Provincial Nominee Program
Centralized Intake Office
47-49 Dorchester Street
Sydney, NS
B1P 5Z2
Canada

 

14 October 2011

Enhanced program promotes investment and jobs.

The provincial government is taking steps to further encourage business immigrants to invest in communities in regional B.C. through the BC Provincial Nominee Program. This is one of a series of steps as part of a commitment in ‘Canada Starts Here - The BC Jobs Plan’ to attract more entrepreneurs from other countries to help create jobs regionally.

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01 September 2011

For full information on the new, simplified application process please see the How to Apply pages for each of the BC PNP Business categories on the WelcomeBC.ca portal – Business Immigration

Effective September 1, 2011 the BC PNP has simplified the process to apply in the Business categories by removing the preliminary application stage. The BC PNP will not accept preliminary applications after August 31, 2011.

For full information on the new, simplified application process please see the How to Apply pages for each of the BC PNP Business categories on the WelcomeBC.ca portal – Business Immigration

15 August 2011

Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Pilot Project Update

The Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Pilot Project of the BC PNP expires on August 31, 2011. A review of this pilot project is currently being completed and an update will be posted on our website over the next few weeks.

Until further notice, applications will not be accepted for processing after August 31, 2011. Also, applications received prior to the expiry of the pilot project will be accepted for processing only if the applicant meets the requirement of having at least 9 months of consecutive work experience with the same employer at the time the application is received.

8 August 2011

Business Immigration Component Updtae

The BC PNP is currently reviewing the application process for the Business Immigration component. On August 15, 2011 further information related to this review will be posted to the BC PNP website on these pages. Please check back at that time.

17 June 2011

Evaluation Report on the BC Provincial Nominee Program

A new independent evaluation report on the BC PNP's performance, outcomes and program design and delivery has been released. 

6 June 2011 

BC Provincial Nominee Program Office Move

The BC Provincial Nominee Program office located at 730-999 Canada Place will be closed for business starting at noon on June 8, 2011 and will re-open on June 13, 2011 at our new location and mailing address:

800 – 360 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC  V6B 6B2

During this move, the PNP Information line and main phone lines will be unattended. We appologize for any inconvenience.

28 May 2010

Enhancements to the International Graduates stream and Introduction of International Post-Graduates Pilot Project

The BC PNP has enhanced access to the International Graduates stream and extended eligibility to post-secondary institutions across Canada. A three year International Post-Graduates Pilot Project for those who complete a masters or doctorate in the natural, applied or health sciences in BC has been launched.

4 February 2010

Extension of the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Pilot Project

The BC PNP’s Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Pilot Project has been extended until August 31, 2011. Applications under this pilot project will be accepted until that date.

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