Can I apply if I'm not living in Canada? And how do they check past work experience? Is it the same as express entry, a supporting letter stating noc duties, pay etc? Does the past experience have to be in the same skilled noc or can it be a level below the skilled in the same industry?
Thanks!
>> Can I apply if I'm not living in Canada?
Yes. You can apply in Skilled worker.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- have accepted a full-time, indeterminate job offer (a permanent job, or one with no set end date) from a B.C. employer. The job must be in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) skilled occupation (Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B).
- be qualified to perform the duties of the job
- have at least two (2) years of directly related work experience
- show you can support yourself and your dependents
- have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
- for NOC skill level B occupations, meet minimum language requirements
- have a wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation
>> And how do they check past work experience? Is it the same as express entry, a supporting letter stating noc duties, pay etc?
It can be almost same as express entry experience letter.
- be an official document printed on company letterhead (must include your name, the company’s contact information [address, telephone number and email address], and the name, title and signature of the immediate supervisor or personnel officer at the company),
- indicate all positions you held while employed at the company,
- include the following details:
- job title
- comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities that correspond with the appropriate NOC
- job status (if current job)
- dates worked for the company
- number of work hours per week
- annual salary plus benefits
- pay cheque
>> Does the past experience have to be in the same skilled noc or can it be a level below the skilled in the same industry?
It has to be same or above..
The BC PNP defines directly related work experience as paid employment that is classified under the same NOC code as the B.C. job offer that you have accepted. Experience in a related occupation at a NOC skill level equal to or greater than the NOC code of the B.C. job offer may also be included if, at the time of application, you can satisfactorily demonstrate how this work experience is directly related.
Experience in a lower skill level NOC is not considered as directly related.
