BC PNP Tech Pilot program. Degree not recognized. Any path forward for me?

[maxim_311]

I'll try to keep this short with bullet points to keep things simple.

• VFX film worker in BC from for 3 years.
• Being from US I can keep doing NAFTA permits indeffinetly
  
• But with NAFTA being up in air with re-negotiations and my general want of permanency I want PR
  
• Thing holding my back points wise was my college education not being recognized. Went to a small private tech school
• Tried to get degree certified through University of Toronto
• Reason on paperwork was "Not comparable to a recognized Canadian credential"

So now here I am living in BC with a decades work experience and last 3 years of it being in Canada, and I can't get enough points to qualify for express entry. The 100 or so points loss from not having the recognized degree leaves me short of ever reasonably getting an invite in Express Entry.

I was hoping to take advantage of the BC PNP Tech Pilot program. But that still means applying through express entry and points. Which will still leave me short, or is it possible the BC PNP Tech Pilot will "reach down" to grab me?

Are there alternative methods of PR I can look into?

Thank you for any help.

 

[kootenaylove]

I maybe in the same boat with you, but my understanding is minimum 80 points needed for BC PNP and 135 points is guaranteed invite, but I've read here from others they are relatively relaxed above 80?: See where you match up here on this points calculator: http://cwccanada.ca/bc-pnp-points-calculator/

please update what you find out as it's helpful to myself and others of course and anyone chime in if they know more on this or different! Thank you!

 

[vdhiman23]

Hi All,

I have queries regarding BC Tech Pilot PNP Program. I am from IT background having 5+ years of experience. My CRS is 374 currently. I am looking on BC Tech PNP program to migrate in BC.

• One of my known runs his own business but not IT related. Can he invite me their with the position of software engineer. The case is, he want to automate his business, building web site etc.

• Will he need LIMA for that.

• If he starts the process then how much time will it take?

• What are the IELTS requirements?

Thanks

 

[leannel]

I'll try to keep this short with bullet points to keep things simple.

• VFX film worker in BC from for 3 years.
• Being from US I can keep doing NAFTA permits indeffinetly
  
• But with NAFTA being up in air with re-negotiations and my general want of permanency I want PR
  
• Thing holding my back points wise was my college education not being recognized. Went to a small private tech school
• Tried to get degree certified through University of Toronto
• Reason on paperwork was "Not comparable to a recognized Canadian credential"

So now here I am living in BC with a decades work experience and last 3 years of it being in Canada, and I can't get enough points to qualify for express entry. The 100 or so points loss from not having the recognized degree leaves me short of ever reasonably getting an invite in Express Entry.

I was hoping to take advantage of the BC PNP Tech Pilot program. But that still means applying through express entry and points. Which will still leave me short, or is it possible the BC PNP Tech Pilot will "reach down" to grab me?

Are there alternative methods of PR I can look into?

Thank you for any help.

If you are able to go through the BC PNP Tech Pilot and receive nomination then you get 600 additional points. You will be way pass the requirement for EE points.