Did you know that the BC PNP’s International Post-Graduate stream or The International Graduate stream could serve as pathways to obtaining permanent residency ( PR) and remaining in British Columbia?
Carefully go through this article, and you’ll acquire a comprehensive understanding of the crucial specifics regarding this immigration route.
The BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) provides two streams that can assist international students in obtaining Permanent Residency in Canada. Let’s focus on the stream that doesn’t require work experience or a job offer upon completing your education. That’s right, as soon as you finish your studies in Canada, you become eligible to apply for Permanent Residency. There is a list of eligible colleges and programs, and if you study one of those programs at one of those colleges, you will qualify to apply for PR immediately following your studies.
Pathway to PR: Top 7 Study Programs for International Students in BC
New York Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Master of Applied Science – Building Eng/Building Sc
Master of Engineering – Building Science
Royal Roads University
Master of Arts – Environment and Management
Thompson Rivers University
Master of Science – Data Science (Thesis)
Master of Science – Data Science (Project Option)
Master of Science – Environmental Science (Thesis)
University of Northern British Columbia
Master of Science – Computer Science
Master of Science – Biochemistry
Master of Science – Chemistry
Master of Science – Mathematics
Master of Science – Physics
Master of Science – Health Sciences
Master of Arts – Natural and Environmental Studies
Master of Science – Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
Master of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Science – Applied Computer Science – General
Absolutely! That’s correct!
Upon successfully finishing the mentioned study programs, you gain the fantastic chance to apply for permanent residency in Canada right after program completion.
It’s truly a wonderful opportunity!
Pathway to PR: International Post-Graduate
To be able to apply for the International Post-Graduate Stream and become a Permanent Resident, here are the things you need to do:
- Study and get your degree from one of the listed programs and universities within the last three years.
- Make sure your legal status to stay in Canada lets you apply for Permanent Residency.
- Show that you plan to live and work in BC (British Columbia).
- Enter the Express Pool to start your Permanent Residency application.
Remember, what's really great about the International Post-Graduate Stream is that you don't have to worry about having work experience or a job offer to apply for Permanent Residency in Canada. You can apply for your PR right after successful completion of your program.
Isn’t this an excellent chance?
After all, searching for a job and getting work experience can be quite tough.
But here, the Canadian government provides the option to apply for a PR in Canada without needing work experience or a job offer.
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Pathway to PR: International Graduate
Let’s check out what you need to be eligible for The International Graduate stream.
To qualify for this option, you should:
- Have finished a degree, diploma, or certificate from a Canadian school that’s allowed, within the past three years.
- Have accepted a job offer from a B.C. employer. The job needs to fall under NOC categories 1, 2, or 3. But jobs in management (NOC 0) don’t count for this stream.
- Be qualified to do your job in B.C.
- If your job is in NOC categories 2 or 3, meet the basic language requirements.
- Get a salary offer that matches B.C.’s wage standards for the job.
- Show that you can take care of yourself and your family.
- Already have, or be able to get, the right immigration status in Canada.
Now, you can easily notice that the International Post-Graduate option comes with a wonderful benefit that simplifies the PR application process! This benefit is that you don't need to have a job offer!
Once you successfully complete the specified study programs, you get the incredible opportunity to apply for permanent residency in Canada immediately after finishing your program.
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We’re here to provide guidance and information regarding the BC PNP International Graduate stream initiative.

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To use the BC PNP draw scores calculator for 2023, you need to enter the following information:
– Your age;
– Your language ability in English or French;
– Your education level; and
– Your work experience.
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Having read this article and comprehending your potential eligibility for the BC PNP program, act swiftly!
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