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Ministry of Technology, Trade and Economic Development

Provincial Nominee Program: Strategic Occupations

International Graduates

Nominee candidates in this category must have satisfied the requirements for an eligible degree or diploma conferred by a recognized post-secondary institution in BC before accepting an offer of employment.

Eligible Degrees:
An undergraduate or graduate degree in any of the following fields:

  • Natural sciences, applied sciences or engineering
  • Health sciences
  • Computer science, information systems or digital media
  • Business or commerce

At its discretion, the BC PNP may accept degrees in other fields of study. You should contact us to confirm the acceptability of degrees not listed above before submitting your application.

Eligible Diplomas:
A 2-year diploma in any of the following fields:

  • Applied sciences or technologies, or engineering
  • Health sciences or technologies
  • Computer science or technology, information systems or digital media
  • Business or commerce

At its discretion, the BC PNP may accept diplomas in other fields of study. You should contact us  to confirm the acceptability of diplomas not listed above before submitting your application.

Recognized Institutions:
The institution must be a BC public post-secondary institution, or a BC private institution offering a degree program as part of the BC Transfer System.

Period of Study in BC:
International Graduates must have completed at least part of their study program in BC – a minimum of two years for a bachelor’s degree, and one year for a graduate degree. International Graduates with diplomas must have completed their entire study program in BC.

Academic Achievement:
Nominee candidates who have earned an eligible bachelor’s degree or a diploma in BC will be expected to have earned an overall mark of at least 70 percent (or equivalent grade-point average) in their program.

Reference:
Nominee candidates will be required to include in their application the name of a faculty member or senior administrator of the BC institution where they studied for their degree or diploma who will serve as a reference.

Timeline for Submitting Applications:
Applications must be submitted within one year of the date shown on the nominee candidate’s final official transcript.

Eligible occupations:
The BC PNP will only consider applications for International Graduates who will be hired for eligible occupations in the Skilled Workers category.