To understand the immigration application requirements for Vancouver, Canada, you must determine the type of immigration you are applying for. Do you wish to immigrate through employer sponsorship, skilled immigration, or investment immigration? Each immigration method has different application requirements.
Vancouver is located in British Columbia. To immigrate to Vancouver, you must apply for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
Categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program:
1. Skilled Immigration EE Program (receiving a nomination from British Columbia can add 600 points to the federal skilled immigration application)
(1) Skilled Worker EE Category (requires an employer offer)
(2) Healthcare Professionals EE Category
(3) International Student EE Category (must have graduated within the last two years and requires an employer offer.)
(4) Graduate EE Category (must have graduated within the last two years, no employer offer required, but there are restrictions on the field of study.)
2. Business Immigration: Entrepreneur Immigration Category.
The application requirements for skilled immigration are as follows:
1. Language Requirements:
The principal applicant must achieve a CLB 7 level in English (i.e., IELTS General Training with a minimum score of 6 in each component) or a NCLC 7 level in French (both valid for two years). If you wish to gain points for a second language, the minimum requirement for the second language is CLB 5 in English or NCLC 5 in French;
2. Education: High school diploma or higher (overseas qualifications need to undergo ECA certification);
3. Proof of Funds:
You must prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family upon arriving in Canada, unless you can work in Canada immediately and have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer;
4. The applicant and accompanying family members must meet health examination and security clearance requirements (i.e., health examination and no criminal record);
5. Work Experience:
The occupation must belong to level 0, A, or B in the NOC. You must have at least one year of work experience in the same occupational category within the last ten years:
- It can be continuous full-time or equivalent part-time;
- It must be paid work (volunteer or unpaid work does not count);
- The occupation must belong to level 0, A, or B in the NOC;
- The applicant's job duties must meet the requirements of the NOC occupational description;
- The occupation must belong to the same occupational category in the NOC, level 0, A, or B.
The application requirements for business immigration are as follows:
1. Both spouses must have a net worth of over CAD 600,000, with legal sources of funds.
2. More than four years of business management experience within the last ten years, applicable to both shareholders and executives.
3. At least two years of college or university education.
4. EIR application must pass selection.
5. Create or invest in a business in British Columbia with an investment of over CAD 200,000.
6. Must own at least one-third of the business, or invest at least CAD 1,000,000;
7. Actively participate in the daily management of the business.
8. Create at least one full-time job opportunity for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
9. Applicants investing CAD 400,000 may bring one key employee, but must create an additional three full-time jobs.