Immigration Norms Relaxed for International Graduates from B.C

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an amendment to the online learning prerequisite has been made. On February 2, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) made the announcement.International student graduates from B.C will now be eligible for the international student immigration categories if they have completed a minimum of 50 percent of their studies from within Canada.

Students who completed a major portion of their studies in Canada and then moved to their home country because of the pandemic might still be eligible to move to the province.

Canada Immigrationeligibility norms apply to two student categories:

• Completed 50 percent or more studies on-campus and graduated before March 1, 2020.
• If the graduation date falls on or after March 1, 2020 and they have completed 50 percent or more of their studies while staying in Canada, then the studies needn’t be completed on-campus.

To prove that studies were completed in Canada, documents such as:

• Bank statements
• Utility bills
• Tenancy agreements

can be submitted.

However, students attending distance education program are not eligible for nomination. The studies should have been completed almost exclusively online.

The BC Provincial Nominee Program’s (BC PNP)Express Entry BC (EEBC) – International Graduate category increases your chances of getting permanent residence in B.C. Graduation with a valid qualification from a recognized Canadian university or college within the last three years is a prerequisite. To qualify under this category, one should have:

• Started working in a permanent job with a B.C employer. The job should fall under National Occupational Classification skilled occupation (Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B)
• Qualifications to work in your skill area in B.C
• Meet minimum language requirements
• Your salary offer meets the B.C wage rate guideline for the occupation
• In the past three years, you have completed a degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible institution in Canada
• Are eligible or will be eligible for legal immigration status

For more details, you can check our article on Canada Provincial Nominee Program

The B.C.PNP, from time-to-time, issues scores required by immigrants (falling under multiple categories) to qualify for an invitation for Canada immigration.

The scores needed under various categories vary. For example- The international student’s score is below a skilled worker’s score.

Due to the pandemic, travel restrictions continue in Canada and abroad.

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