Everyone is still waiting for their nominations as of today with a few people I know that have passed their 7 months of current processing time. They emailed BCPNP and they replied back with the same information of 7 months processing time even though the applicants passed their 7 month processing period last week. BCPNP still hasn't started giving nominations this year yet and i'm hoping they start it this week. The nomination quota has been cut in half this year to 50,000 people getting nominated this year. This reduction has caused the provinces to really scrutinize and choose who to give these nominations due to the low number and seems like they are taking their time to make decisions even when though we are all in process. Most provinces haven't given nominations this year yet apart from 1 province. This is my opinion on whats going on this year with PNPs. They still haven't even started the invitation draws this year. Hoping for the best!
BC PNP status changed from Applied to In Process
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Everyone is still waiting for their nominations as of today with a few people I know that have passed their 7 months of current processing time. They emailed BCPNP and they replied back with the same information of 7 months processing time even though the applicants passed their 7 month processing period last week. BCPNP still hasn't started giving nominations this year yet and i'm hoping they start it this week. The nomination quota has been cut in half this year to 50,000 people getting nominated this year. This reduction has caused the provinces to really scrutinize and choose who to give these nominations due to the low number and seems like they are taking their time to make decisions even when though we are all in process. Most provinces haven't given nominations this year yet apart from 1 province. This is my opinion on whats going on this year with PNPs. They still haven't even started the invitation draws this year. Hoping for the best!
How can the employer apply for closed work permit without LMIA ?If your employer would like to retain you, they may apply close work permit, and while waiting the decision, you may continue to work (check with your Company), other option extend your spouse and your WP. The best, discuss with immigration lawyer or consultants
Good Luck!!! hope they nominate you before April 2025, then you can apply WP with province support.
applied bc tech on sep 26, still waiting PGWP expiring april, my employer cannot support what other options i got? to extend mostly ill apply for fake extension, to buy some time.
agree with your thought, 50% cut was not expected earlier, and the backlog from last year is too much.
I did last week. Below is their response:
Your application has been received and is currently under review. If we require any further information, we will contact you directly.
Please be advised that posted processing times are anestimated timeline based on 80% of cases and are subject to change based on individual application completeness and complexity.
More information about our posted processing times can be found at BC PNP Processing Times or our July 15th News post.
Apparently, yesterday they issued nominations to people under the healthcare category, regardless of their application date. Several people on the forum mentioned it. We’re waiting for updates on other categories.
My application literally just changed to in process. Applied Dec 22 non EE skilled worker (veterinarian).