Home to the country's third-largest city, Vancouver, British Columbia is also one of the most diverse provinces in all of Canada. British Columbia's economy focuses on a strong natural resources sector, with an emphasis on forestry and mining. Its natural environment, with expansive forests and a unique coastal climate, is renowned as one of the most beautiful in Canada, and indeed the world

The BC PNP is British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a British Columbia Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will allow that foreign national to apply for Canadian permanent residence with processing times that are faster than other Canadian immigration classes.

The BC PNP accepts applications under two main immigration streams:

• Skills Immigration (including Express Entry)
• Entrepreneur Immigration

These streams are further divided into categories. Below we provide you with additional information about each to help you determine if the BC PNP is right for you.

Skills Immigration

BC PNP Skills Immigration is divided into the following categories:

• Skilled Worker Category
• Health Care Professional Category
• International Graduate Category
• International Post-Graduate Category