The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) enables employers in British Columbia to retain skilled workers without permanent resident status by supporting their nomination for permanent residency.
The BC PNP offers a pathway to permanent residency for workers with the experience and qualifications needed in British Columbia through its Skills Immigration streams. Employers can support workers by signing an Employer Declaration Form and providing required documentation. No federal Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is needed. Employers must meet eligibility criteria including being established in BC, complying with laws, and offering full-time permanent employment aligned with industry wages. The program may conduct site visits to verify compliance.
- BC PNP provides a pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers in BC.
- Employers support applications by signing an Employer Declaration Form and submitting required documents.
- No federal Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is required for employers supporting BC PNP applicants.
- Employers must be established in BC, comply with laws, meet recruitment requirements, and offer full-time permanent jobs with industry-standard wages.
- Employers must inform BC PNP of any changes in employee status and avoid misrepresentation or falsification of information.
- The BC PNP may contact employers or conduct site visits to verify compliance.
- Employers supporting BC PNP applicants are not required to obtain a federal Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
- BC PNP may refuse applications supported by employers who commit misrepresentation or falsification for up to two years.
- Employers in British Columbia seeking to retain skilled foreign workers without permanent resident status.
- Foreign workers nominated through the BC PNP Skills Immigration streams.
- Employers must sign the BC PNP Employer Declaration Form and provide supporting documents including job offer, recommendation letter, recruitment evidence, company information, and relevant licenses.
- Workers have 30 days after invitation to apply to gather required documentation.
- Employers should ensure compliance with program requirements and respond to any BC PNP inquiries or site visits.
- Last updated: February 10, 2026