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The BCPNP program is currently using an online registration and selection process similar to that of Express Entry (see the NOTE in Section V. A. “Economic Class Applicants”). Enrolment in the program is free. Once an applicant has enrolled in the program they wait to be issued an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination. No time estimate for waiting periods can be provided as they vary and depend on the strength of the application. Consolidated guides with all the details necessary to assist with a BCPNP application can be found under: http://www.welcombc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program/Documents. For more information about BC’s programs generally, see: http://www.welcomebc.ca/pnp. | The BCPNP program is currently using an online registration and selection process similar to that of Express Entry (see the NOTE in Section V. A. “Economic Class Applicants”). Enrolment in the program is free. Once an applicant has enrolled in the program they wait to be issued an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination. No time estimate for waiting periods can be provided as they vary and depend on the strength of the application. Consolidated guides with all the details necessary to assist with a BCPNP application can be found under: http://www.welcombc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program/Documents. For more information about BC’s programs generally, see: http://www.welcomebc.ca/pnp. | ||
=== 5. | === 5. Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program === | ||
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is an economic immigration program aiming at fulfilling the need of labour in Atlantic Canada. Skilled foreign workers and international students who want to work and live in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador may apply for permanent residence through this program. | |||
To participate in this program, an applicant must satisfy the requirements for an international graduate, a high-skilled worker or an intermediate-skilled worker. Also, they must receive a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada. However, if an applicant receives a job offer from an employer who is not designated yet, they may ask the employer to consider being designated. | |||
For more detailed information about this program, please visit the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/atlantic-immigration-pilot.html IRCC website]. | |||
=== 6. Investor Class === | === 6. Yukon Community Immigration Pilot Program === | ||
The Yukon Community Pilot (“YCP”) is a new stream of the Yukon Nominee Program that will allow more flexibility for nominees working in specific Yukon communities. YCP was launched in early 2020 and it will run for three years. | |||
The YCP will provide nominees with a work permit for a specific community, rather than a specific employer, and allow them to work for several employers in the same community, while the permanent resident application is being processed. | |||
To participate in this program, an applicant must meet the general requirements for a work permit and receive two to three eligible job offers from the same participating Yukon community of this program and have a signed letter of support from the Government of Yukon. | |||
For more detailed information about this program, please visit the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees/yukon-community-pilot.html IRCC website]. | |||
=== 7. Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program === | |||
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is a community-driven Program. It provides an opportunity for skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residence by working and living in a participating community. Applicants must meet both IRCC eligibility requirements and the community-specific requirements. Further, applicants need to have a community recommendation to apply for permanent residence. Participating communities in British Columbia include Vernon and West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson). | |||
For more detailed information about this program, please visit the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-northern-immigration-pilot.html IRCC website]. | |||
'''NOTE''': Due to the scope of this chapter, we are not able to provide an overview of all of the economic programs. For other economic programs not listed above, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes.html IRCC website]. | |||
=== 8. Self-Employed Persons Class === | |||
This category is designed for individuals who have the intention and ability to be self-employed in Canada in cultural activities or athletics. While it is not explicitly stated on the IRCC website, applicants with exceptional skills, such as Olympic athletes, world-renowned artists and/or musicians, etc. are more likely to be successful under this class. It is not necessary that the applicant actually be self-employed before coming to Canada, so long as he or she has participated at a “world-class” level in their field of endeavor for at least 2 years. However, persons not actually participating at a “world-class” level may still be successful if they can demonstrate they were self-employed in Category 5 of the Canadian National Occupational Classification (“NOC”) (occupations in art, culture, recreation, and sport) for at least 2 years before coming to Canada, and that they are likely to become economically established in Canada. | |||
Please refer to IRP Regulations Part 6 Division 2 (ss. 100 and 101), and to the [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/self-employed/apply-who.asp IRCC website]. | |||
=== 9. Investor Class === | |||
The Investor Program and the Federal Entrepreneur Program has been closed since July 1st 2012. | The Investor Program and the Federal Entrepreneur Program has been closed since July 1st 2012. | ||
IRCC has a Start-Up Visa Program under the Business Immigration Program, which is geared at attracting experienced business people to Canada who will support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy. Individuals are advised to check the IRCC website for the latest information. | IRCC has a Start-Up Visa Program under the Business Immigration Program, which is geared at attracting experienced business people to Canada who will support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy. Individuals are advised to check the IRCC website for the latest information. | ||
'''NOTE''': To learn about the Start-Up Visa Program, please visit the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html IRCC website]. | |||
== B. Family Class Applicants == | == B. Family Class Applicants == | ||