Worriedapplicant said:
Just a quick question so my boyfriend moved residence, therefore his address changed aswell, would he need to reapply with the current address or can he make changes to his file as of now?
Hi. If he stayed in the same province, it is okay. He still needs to notify the BC PNP that he is not at the same address anymore, so they can send his papers and a nomination certificate (if he gets nominated) to the new address. Just send them an email with his file number and a new address.
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program/Contact-the-B-C-PNP
As for your other questions...
I am sorry to notice you didn't read through the manual on the BC PNP site prior to the registration and application. It is very handy, actually.
On the link under this section you can find 2 manuals. One is talking about the requirements, scoring and similar things. The other is a technical guide which helps you fill out the application online.
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program/About-the-BC-PNP
The 9 months consecutive work with the same employer is a basic requirement for SI Entry level and semi-skilled category. When he got the invitation, he had to send previous 9 paycheck sheets. What did you do? Send 5, because that is all you had with this employer, right?
I can understand your worries. The BC PNP guide states the applicant COULD be rejected if they conclude the basic requirements were not fulfilled.
Good thing is he has enough Canadian experience, so maybe they give him a break... It all really depends on the officer who will process the application. There is not much you can do anymore.
As for the breakdown of the whole process from the nomination to citizenship:
1. Registration to the BC PNP
2. Invitation to apply for nomination under BC PNP
3. Nomination (3 months waiting time)
4. Applying with the nomination for Permanent Residence to CIC
5. Approval of PR (12 months waiting time)
If he is lucky enough to become a PR, he would have to maintain that status for 4-5 years (they always change the number of years, so I'm not sure) before he could ask for a citizenship.
Good luck!