BC PNP status changed from Applied to In Process

[ahussein]

They haven't sent the nomination yet because they're still determining the priority order. Health care is, of course, the top priority, but they're still figuring out which sectors should come second, third, fourth, and so on.

Here's an interesting interview with David Eby and the government:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-slams-feds-for-slashing-skilled-immigrant-program-1.7445359

A question that has been bugging me for some time now (since this is my case): Is it possible that they reject people from a stream like International Post-Graduate for the sake of allocating more nominations for people they need more (like healthcare workers)? Or will they postpone these people until the province has more nominations available to send out?

 

[Avs2023]

Thank you for your email.

The requirements for Obtaining a Work Permit can be found in Section 7.12. Please note, you must maintain legal immigration status while in Canada, and you must have a valid work permit to work in B.C. A BC PNP nomination by itself does not authorize you to work in B.C. The BC PNP cannot apply for a work permit on your behalf.

If you require a work permit, you must apply to the federal government for the work permit. IRCC and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are responsible for issuing work permits. For more information about temporary status in Canada, including work permits and study permits, please refer to IRCC’s website.

If nominated, you may be eligible to receive a work permit support letter issued by the BC PNP so you can apply to obtain or renew a work permit from the federal government to start or continue working in B.C. for your employer. Work permit support letters allow you to apply for a work permit from the federal government without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Please note:

• a work permit support letter will only be issued to you if you have been approved as a nominee by the BC PNP
• you are responsible for applying for a work permit from the federal government
• you are expected to obtain and/or maintain a work permit following nomination
• your employer may need to pay an Employer Compliance Fee to IRCC before you can submit a work permit application

At the time of nomination, the BC PNP may include a work permit support letter in your nomination package if:

• you do not already have a valid work permit

OR

• your current work permit will expire in the near future

For more information about the program criteria and eligibility, please refer to the Skills Immigration Program Guide.

For inquiries regarding federal immigration programs and processes, please contact IRCC at 1-888-242-2100 or visit www.cic.gc.ca.

Thank you for your interest in the BC Provincial Nominee Program.

Sincerely,

BC Provincial Nominee Program
Immigration Programs Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs

Received similar email and also in the same boat. Work permit is set to expire by April 2025. Do let me know if you receive any updates from BC Pnp

 

[vish99]

A question that has been bugging me for some time now (since this is my case): Is it possible that they reject people from a stream like International Post-Graduate for the sake of allocating more nominations for people they need more (like healthcare workers)? Or will they postpone these people until the province has more nominations available to send out?

I'm in this unique case where I've a job and I still applied through EEBC-IPG stream. Going by this, I believe IPG would have the least priority for sure.

 

[ranjith1102]

I got email for asking additional documents for PNP express entry IPG stream. Is it PGWP mandatory document. My pgwp is still in processing state.

 

[vish99]

I got email for asking additional documents for PNP express entry IPG stream. Is it PGWP mandatory document. My pgwp is still in processing state.

When did you apply for PnP?

 

[harshkey]

I got email for asking additional documents for PNP express entry IPG stream. Is it PGWP mandatory document. My pgwp is still in processing state.

Some people got nominations in December, 2024 through this stream without their PGWP approval. During their BCPNP application, they submitted their official PGWP application letter that is automatically generated within a few days in your IRCC account (This letter states that you are authorized to work temporarily for 6 months until a decision on your application is made). You must have not submitted this letter when you applied for BCPNP, so they might be asking as proof for your current status. What other documents are they asking?