BC PNP question

[robbiefernando]

Guys - I am in the process of helping my brother apply for BC PNP.

Quick question pls - If he applied for BC skilled category and not the BC express entry skilled category - can he still apply for CIC skilled migration? Confused on the two BC PNP routes.

BC express entry requires IELTS and Credential assessment which I know will be required for CIC too but I was hoping to apply for BC skilled category in parallel to my brother appearing for IELTS and getting his qualifications assessed to save time.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[ashuindian]

On May 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 364 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination certificate. Of these, 133 candidates were invited under an Express Entry-aligned category. While this may seem like a small figure, it should be noted that this was the eighth such draw to take place so far in 2017, and on each occasion Express Entry candidates have been among the invitees.

Like Ontario, BC also has an invitation to apply system, but in BC’s case candidates must also register in the province’s own immigration management system before being invited to apply.