BC Tech Pilot
What is BC PNP Tech Pilot?
Launched in May 2017, the BC PNP Tech Pilot helps employers address their talent needs by providing a fast-tracked, permanent immigration pathway for in-demand foreign workers and international students.
The BC PNP Tech Pilot features are based on service, timelines, prioritization, and engagement in response to the needs of the industry. In general, weekly invitations to apply are issued to qualified skilled tech workers, minimizing the wait for employers and their prospective employees.
The BC PNP Tech pilot is not a separate BC PNP stream or category. Applicants should apply to the BC PNP under one of the existing categories. An applicant’s eligibility for the Tech Pilot is based on the registrant/applicant’s job offer (NOC).
Newly updated:
The BC PNP Tech Pilot is being extended to June 2021.
What are the requirements of the BC PNP Tech Pilot?
Upon the requirements of the specific category of BC PNP, BC PNP Tech Pilot has requirements for the applicant’s job offer.
- A valid job offer must be under one of the 29 eligible occupations.
- The job offer must be for at least one year, and must have at least 120 days remaining at the time of application to the BC PNP.
List of 29 Eligible Occupations for the BC PNP Tech Pilot
NOC Job Title
0131 Telecommunication carriers managers
0213 Computer and information systems managers
0512 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
2131 Civil engineers
2132 Mechanical engineers
2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
2134 Chemical engineers
2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
2172 Database analysts and data administrators
2173 Software engineers and designers
2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175 Web designers and developers
2221 Biological technologists and technicians
2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2281 Computer network technicians
2282 User support technicians
2283 Information systems testing technicians
5121 Authors and writers
5122 Editors
5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters
5224 Broadcast technicians
5225 Audio and video recording technicians
5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
6221 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
You and your employer must provide various documents to support your application. Springwind Immigration professional team will help you to complete the complicated application process. You can reach us by ways of:
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BC PNP Tech Pilot info sheet Employers