Tech Pilot Project

The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended to June 2021 to provide B.C. tech employers.

The BC Provincial Nominee Program Tech Pilot is designed for people with tech skills applying to become permanent Canadian residents and can help grow B.C.’s technology sector, leading to more jobs for British Columbians.

The BC PNP Tech Pilot helps employers address their talent needs by providing a fast-tracked, permanent immigration pathway for in-demand foreign workers and international students.

BC PNP Tech Pilot Features
The BC PNP Tech Pilot key features are based on service, timeliness, prioritization, and engagement.

Eligible Tech Pilot occupations

Technology companies hiring for occupations that are not eligible for the BC PNP Tech Pilot are still able to connect with the concierge service regarding their specific needs.

Tech Pilot job offers

The job offer must be for at least one year (365 days), and the job offer must have at least 120 days remaining at the time of application to the BC PNP.

BC PNP Tech Pilot process
Weekly invitations

Weekly invitations to qualified candidates who have valid job offers in the 29 technology occupations. After applying under BC PNP online portal, applicants are required to wait for an Invitation to apply letter to submit a complete application.

Processing times for 80% of BC PNP applications is 2-3 months. Work permit support letters by BCPNP who are applying for permanent residency so they can work until the application has not been finalized.