This Category is a faster way to gain permanent residence in B.C. To qualify, you must first accept a valid job offer from a B.C. employer. You also need relevant training and experience.

Express Entry BC connects to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry system to speed up the permanent residence process.

To be eligible, you must:

• have received an Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code from the IRCC Express Entry system.
• have accepted a permanent full-time job offer from a B.C. employer in a NOC 0, NOC A, or NOC B occupation
• be qualified to perform the duties of the job
• have at least two (2) years of directly related work experience
• meet the minimum language requirements for the relevant federal category