PACIFIC
GATEWAY.
Silicon Valley North.
Where lifestyle meets velocity.
British Columbia operates the most sophisticated points-based immigration system in Canada (SIRS). It is famous for its "Tech Stream" (weekly draws) and its strict dichotomy between Vancouver and the Regional Pilot.
BC PNP Tech
The fastest route to Permanent Residency in Canada. Unlike other streams that draw monthly, BC PNP Tech conducts weekly draws with lower score requirements and priority processing. Job offer required (min 1 year duration).
Business Immigration
Vancouver is expensive. The Regional Pilot is strategic. Choose your battlefield.
Base Category
Vancouver, Burnaby, RichmondDesigned for high-net-worth individuals establishing businesses in the Greater Vancouver Area. Very competitive.
Regional Pilot
Populations under 75,000Requirement: You must conduct an exploratory visit and receive a referral from the participating community before registering.
Targeted
Draws
Apart from Tech, BC holds specific draws for sectors with critical labor shortages. If you work in these fields, the points threshold is significantly lower.
Healthcare
Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals.
Childcare
Early Childhood Educators (ECE).
Construction
25 defined construction occupations.
Veterinary Care
Vets and Vet Technicians.
SIRS System
Skills Immigration Registration System.
Everything is scored.
Economic Factors
Wage of the job offer, location of employment (Regional > Vancouver).
Human Capital
Directly related work experience, level of education.
Language
CLB Score in English or French. Higher scores = More points.
The Invitation
Score above the cut-off to receive an ITA (Invitation to Apply).
Vancouver or Victoria?
Whether you are a Series-A startup founder or a specialized engineer, BC has a pathway for you. Let's calculate your SIRS score.