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      • Geography
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      • Time zones
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      • Legal system
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      Reasons to choose B.C.
      • High standard of living
      • Wide range of work industries
      • World-class education
      • Excellent healthcare
      • Rich cultural diversity
      • Breathtaking natural beauty
      • Safe living environment
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    • About the BC Provincial Nominee Program Open Submenu
      About the BC Provincial Nominee Program
      • Program overview
      • Invitations to apply
      • Documents
      • Fraud awareness
      • BC PNP Online User Portal
      • Regional Immigration Collaboration
      • News
      • Contact us
    • For workers Open Submenu
      For workers
      • Pathway to permanent residency as a worker
      • Eligibility and requirements
      • Fees
      • Process
    • For entrepreneurs and businesses Open Submenu
      For entrepreneurs and businesses
      • Pathway to permanent residency as an entrepreneur or business
      • Eligibility and requirements for entrepreneurs
      • Eligibility and requirements for businesses
      • Fees
      • Process for entrepreneurs: Base stream
      • Process for entrepreneurs: Regional stream
      • Process for businesses: Strategic Projects stream
    • For employers Open Submenu
      For employers
      • Supporting a BC PNP application
      • Requirements
      • Responsibilities
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    Start your life in B.C.
    • Before moving to B.C. Open Submenu
      Before moving to B.C.
      • Prepare essential documents
      • Improve your language skills
      • Learn about getting your credentials recognized
      • Learn about housing
      • Learn about your rights
      • Learn about fraud and scams
      • Learn about B.C.
    • After arriving in B.C. Open Submenu
      After arriving in B.C.
      • Enroll in the Medical Services Plan
      • Apply for a Social Insurance Number
      • Get a BC Services card
      • Find newcomer services
      • Get a B.C. drivers licence
      • Open a bank account
      • Get a phone
      • Register for Pharmacare / Fair Pharmacare
      • Get a public transit card
      • Get a BCID card
    • Living in B.C. Open Submenu
      Living in B.C.
      • Healthcare
      • Child care
      • Housing
      • Driving
      • Transportation
      • Safety and security
      • Money and banking
      • Taxes
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      • Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
      • Applying for a Social Insurance Number
      • Getting your employment credentials recognized
      • Finding a job
      • Applying for a job
      • Working at your job
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