{"id":116023,"date":"2017-09-05T00:58:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T04:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=116023"},"modified":"2017-09-05T00:58:24","modified_gmt":"2017-09-05T04:58:24","slug":"bc-launches-immigration-tech-pilot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/09\/05\/bc-launches-immigration-tech-pilot\/","title":{"rendered":"BC Launches Immigration Tech Pilot"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With demand for talent outpacing supply, the Canadian province of British Columbia (BC) is looking to attract more workers and graduates in the technology sector to the province.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new\u00a0Tech Pilot<\/a>\u00a0is part of the\u00a0British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program<\/a>(BC PNP), one of Canada\u2019s\u00a0Provincial Nominee Programs<\/a>\u00a0(PNPs). Through this pilot, eligible candidates\u00a0with a job offer<\/strong>\u00a0in one of 32 eligible occupations may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination, which may then be used to apply for Canadian permanent residence.<\/p>\n

The BC PNP will issue invitations on a weekly basis to\u00a0qualified registrants in the BC PNP registration system, while also continuing to invite non-tech candidates through its other immigration initiatives. Candidates invited under the Tech Pilot will benefit from expedited processing under the BC PNP.<\/p>\n

Applicants require a full-time, indeterminate\u00a0job offer from an eligible employer in BC. The BC PNP offers different categories for individuals under its\u00a0registration System<\/a>, depending on their job, work experience, and level of education education.<\/p>\n

Once a candidate\u00a0has\u00a0determined his or her\u00a0category, he or she may register online for free and\u00a0receive a registration score. Every week (subject to processing capacity), the BC PNP will conduct a tech draw to invite the highest-scoring technology sector registrants to apply. From this point, invited candidates have up to 30 calendar days from the date of invitation to submit a complete online application. The government application fee is $700.<\/p>\n

BC has stated that it will process tech applications on a priority basis. If approved,\u00a0the applicant receives a nomination that he or she\u00a0can use to apply for permanent residence.<\/p>\n

Individuals who have been nominated and who meet the conditions of their nomination will receive a work permit support letter that allows them to obtain or renew their current work permit allowing them to work throughout the process.<\/p>\n

Eligible occupations for the BC PNP Tech Pilot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Occupation<\/strong><\/td>\nNOC<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Purchasing managers<\/td>\n0113<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telecommunication carriers managers<\/td>\n0131<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Managers \u2013 publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts<\/td>\n0512<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations<\/td>\n1123<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Civil engineers<\/td>\n2131<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mechanical engineers<\/td>\n2132<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical and electronics engineers<\/td>\n2133<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chemical engineers<\/td>\n2134<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)<\/td>\n2147<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Information systems analysts and consultants<\/td>\n2171<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Database analysts and data administrators<\/td>\n2172<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Software engineers and designers<\/td>\n2173<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer programmers and interactive media developers<\/td>\n2174<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Web designers and developers<\/td>\n2175<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biological technologists and technicians<\/td>\n2221<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians<\/td>\n2241<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)<\/td>\n2242<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics<\/td>\n2243<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer network technicians<\/td>\n2281<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
User support technicians<\/td>\n2282<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Information systems testing technicians<\/td>\n2283<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants<\/td>\n4163<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Authors and writers<\/td>\n5121<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Editors<\/td>\n5122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Translators, terminologists and interpreters<\/td>\n5125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Broadcast technicians<\/td>\n5224<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio and video recording technicians<\/td>\n5225<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts<\/td>\n5226<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts<\/td>\n5227<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphic designers and illustrators<\/td>\n5241<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technical sales specialists \u2013 wholesale trade<\/td>\n6221<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The BC PNP will continue to invite non-tech candidates through its\u00a0other immigration initiatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you have a job offer from an employer in BC and wish to learn more about your options, please contact\u00a0wp@canadavisa.com<\/a>\u00a0for further guidance.<\/em><\/h5>\n
To find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada permanently, fill out a\u00a0free online assessment form<\/a>.<\/em><\/h5>\n

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