Last Updated:April 8, 2025
What is the EEBC Health Authority Stream?
This is a special category that offers permanent residence to healthcare professionals, such as doctors, midwives, and nurses, working within the BC health authorities.
This category integrates Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry system with the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), offering a faster processing time compared to the standard Health Authority Stream.
Eligibility requirements for the EEBC Health Authority Stream
To use the Express Entry system, you must meet the eligibility criteria for at least one of the federal programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST).
Work experience
- You must be currently employed in a skilled occupation in BC or have a valid job offer in a skilled occupation.
- You must have at least 2 years of work experience in a skilled occupation within the last 10 years, either in Canada or abroad.
Educational background
- You must have completed at least a high school diploma or an equivalent or higher level of education.
- If your education was completed outside Canada, you must provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an organization designated by IRCC.
Language proficiency
To be eligible, applicants must have scored at least CLB4 on an approved English or French language test taken within two years of their application. Applicants must also meet the minimum language requirements for Express Entry.
| Test | Language | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB4 | IELTS | English | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| CELPIP | English | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| TEF Tests taken on or after December 11, 2023 |
French | 306-351 | 268-329 | 306-351 | 328-386 | |
| TEF Tests taken between October 1, 2019, and December 10, 2023 |
French | 300-349 | 300-349 | 300-349 | 300-349 | |
| TCF | French | 342-374 | 4-5 | 331-368 | 4-5 |
Job offer
- Applicants must have a full-time, permanent job offer from a BC health authority, with no restrictions on occupation.
- Physicians and nurses do not require a job offer but must obtain a verification letter from a BC health authority confirming their status.
- Midwives must provide an offer letter from a recognized midwife practice group in BC, confirming acceptance as a member for at least six months.
Intention to live in British Columbia
You must demonstrate that you intend to live, work, and establish yourself economically in BC after obtaining permanent residence.
In this category, receiving a nomination from the BC provincial government to IRCC significantly increases the chances of obtaining permanent residence, making it almost certain once nominated by the province.
Finding healthcare jobs in BC
If you are interested in working for a health authority, please contact the respective health authority directly.
- Provincial Health Services Authority
- First Nations Health Authority
- Fraser Health
- Interior Health
- Island Health
- Northern Health
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Providence Health Care
Application process for the EEBC Health Authority Stream
01Register for Express Entry after meeting the minimum requirements for the EEBC Health Authority Stream
Once you meet the eligibility criteria, you must create an online account and register your profile in the Express Entry system. Upon registration, you will receive a profile number. For more details, please refer to this link: Express Entry
02Register on the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS)
Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements must register their profile on SIRS. Once the profile is registered, a score out of 200 points will be calculated based on the information provided. The applicant will then be placed in the pool of candidates for selection.
03Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from the BC provincial government
An Invitation to Apply (ITA) grants you the right to submit your application for BCPNP. Only after receiving an ITA can you submit your application to the BC provincial government. The BCPNP conducts regular draws, known as “drawings,” where candidates in the pool are selected based on their scores, with higher-ranking candidates receiving ITAs first. If you do not receive an ITA, you will remain in the selection pool for up to one year.
04Apply online for BCPNP
Once you receive an ITA, both the applicant and the employer must complete and submit the online application to the BCPNP processing office within 30 days.
05Receive a nomination from the province
Once the review at the BCPNP processing office is complete, the applicant will receive the results. Passing the review is referred to as being nominated.
06Your profile will be updated
Once nominated by the province, your profile in the IRCC’s Express Entry system will be automatically updated, and 600 points will be added to your profile.
07Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from IRCC
An ITA from IRCC grants you the right to submit a permanent residence application, and only after receiving the ITA can you submit your application. IRCC conducts regular selections called “drawings,” where ITAs are issued to candidates with the highest points in the pool. If you do not receive an ITA, you will remain in the selection pool for up to one year.
08Submit a permanent residence application to IRCC
If the applicant has received an ITA, they must submit their online permanent residence application to IRCC within 60 days of receiving the nomination.
09Review by IRCC
After the permanent residence application is submitted and reviewed by IRCC, the applicant will receive a letter called the Confirmation of Permanent Resident (CoPR), indicating the completion of the review process.
10Landing
Applicants from outside Canada will enter Canada with their Confirmation of Permanent Resident (CoPR). Applicants from within Canada can complete the landing process online.
11Receive your Permanent Resident (PR) card
Your PR card will be delivered to the designated address within Canada within a few months.
If multiple applicants are applying under the same employer simultaneously or if the applicant has dependents, please contact Visa JP Canada in advance. Additionally, if the employer is located outside the Greater Vancouver area, there are preferential measures available. Feel free to inquire about these details as well.
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