Last Updated:April 8, 2025
What is the EEBC Skilled Worker Stream?
This program is designed for skilled workers in professional, managerial, technical, trade, and other skilled occupations who wish to obtain permanent residence in BC. Skilled and experienced workers are essential to supporting BC’s economic growth.
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 Skilled Worker Stream.
Eligibility requirements for the EEBC Skilled Worker
To be eligible to use Express Entry, you must meet the eligibility requirements for one of the following: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), or Federal Skilled Trades (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
- You must have the necessary work experience and education to perform the duties of the offered position.
Proof of funds
You must demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family (if applicable) while settling in Canada. The required amount depends on the size of your family and must meet the minimum financial requirements set by IRCC.
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.
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.
Application process for the EEBC Skilled Worker Stream
01Register for Express Entry after meeting the minimum requirements for the EEBC Skilled Worker Stream
Once you meet the eligibility criteria, create an online account and register your profile in the Express Entry system to 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 the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Your profile will be scored out of 200 points, and you will then be placed in the pool for selection.
03Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from the BC provincial government
An Invitation to Apply (ITA) grants you the right to submit an application for BCPNP. Only after receiving an ITA can you submit your application to the BC provincial government. BCPNP conducts regular draws, selecting candidates based on their scores, with the highest-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 have received an ITA, both the applicant and 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, you will receive the results. Passing this 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, with an additional 600 points 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. Only after receiving the ITA can you submit your application. IRCC conducts regular draws, issuing ITAs to the highest-scoring candidates 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
Within 60 days of receiving the ITA, the applicant must submit their permanent residence application online to IRCC.
09Review by IRCC
After the permanent residence application is submitted and reviewed by IRCC, you 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 CoPR, while applicants already in Canada can complete the landing process online.
11Receive your Permanent Resident (PR) card
After landing, your PR card will be delivered to the designated address within Canada within a few months.
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