British Columbia PNP introduced the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) in January 2016, to help manage the provincial nomination applications of skilled immigrants.
SIRS is a points-based registration and application system that helps British Columbia select the best workers to meet the needs of the labor market. By registering, you express your interest in applying to British Columbia PNP. This is not an application for permanent residence.
The tool below is the BC points calculator (SIRS), which allows you to assess your SIRS score by answering a series of simple questions. Users should note that, at this time, all BC PNP immigration categories that are subject to SIRS require applicants to accept an offer of full-time indeterminate employment from an eligible employer of the province.
What are the factors that affect your BC PNP points?
Your SIRS is influenced by the key economic factors that are mentioned below:
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level of your job posting in the province. This allows us to prioritize professions with high demand.
The annual salary is offered to you. The right salary helps you settle successfully in the province.
Job location.
Factors that influence your ability to settle in British Columbia include your:
Directly related work experience
Level of education
English language proficiency
BC PNP reserves the right to make changes to the SIRS without notice, including changes to the scoring grids, the length of time your entry may remain in the selection pool, as well as the number and frequency of candidates invited to apply for provincial nomination.
How does BC PNP Points Calculator (SIRS) Works?
Human Capital Factors (Maximum points – 120)
Directly Related Work Experience - 40 points
Highest Level of Education - 40 points
Language Proficiency in English or French - 40 points
Economic Factors (Maximum points – 80)
Hourly Wage of the B.C. Job Offer - 55 points
Area Within B.C. - 25 points
The table below shows how points are given in the SIRS Calculator:
Directly Related Work Experience
Directly Related Work Experience in the Occupation of B.C. Job Offer
Points
5 or more years
23
At least 4 but less than 5 years
16
At least 3 but less than 4 years
12
At least 2 but less than 3 years
8
At least 1 but less than 2 years
4
Less than 1 year 1
1
No experience
0
Additional Points
At least 1 year of directly related experience in Canada
10
Currently working full-time in B.C. for the employer in the occupation identified in the BC PNP registration
10
Maximum Score Available
40
Highest Level of Education
Education
Points
Doctoral Degree
27
Master’s Degree
22
Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma*
15
Bachelor’s Degree
15
Associate Degree
5
Post-secondary Diploma/Certificate (Trades or Non-Trades)
5
Secondary School (High School) or Less
0
Additional points for education in B.C. or Canada
Post-secondary education completed in B.C., or
8
Post-secondary education completed in Canada (outside of B.C.)
6
Additional points for professional designation in B.C.
Eligible professional designation in B.C.
5
Maximum Score Available
40
Language Proficiency
Canadian Language Benchmark Level
Points
9+
30
8
25
7
20
6
15
5
10
4
5
Below 4 or no test submitted
0
Additional points
Language proficiency in both English and French
10
Maximum Score Available
40
Area Within B.C.
Area of employment within B.C.
Points
Area 1: Metro Vancouver Regional District
20
Area 2: Squamish, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Mission, and Chilliwack
16
Area 3: Areas of B.C. not included in Area 1 or 2
12
Additional points
Regional Experience, or Regional Alumni
10
Maximum Score Available
25
What is the process to apply for British Columbia PNP?
The SIRS is conducted by the British Columbia Nominee Program (BC PNP). As this is a points-based system, applicants are given scores based on the information provided when creating their online profile (same as an express entry), after which they enter the pool with the profiles of the other candidates. Through frequently held British Columbia PNP Latest Draw, candidates receive the invitation to apply for the provincial nomination through various streams of the British Columbia Nominee Program.
After a Canada Express entry candidate gets a provincial nomination, they get 600 CRS points to their profile thus effectively making sure they get an ITA to apply for Canada permanent residence to IRCC.
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British Columbia PNP introduced the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) in January 2016, to help manage the provincial nomination applications of skilled immigrants.
SIRS is a points-based registration and application system that helps British Columbia select the best workers to meet the needs of the labor market. By registering, you express your interest in applying to British Columbia PNP. This is not an application for permanent residence.
The tool below is the BC points calculator (SIRS), which allows you to assess your SIRS score by answering a series of simple questions. Users should note that, at this time, all BC PNP immigration categories that are subject to SIRS require applicants to accept an offer of full-time indeterminate employment from an eligible employer of the province.
What are the factors that affect your BC PNP points?
Your SIRS is influenced by the key economic factors that are mentioned below:
Factors that influence your ability to settle in British Columbia include your:
BC PNP reserves the right to make changes to the SIRS without notice, including changes to the scoring grids, the length of time your entry may remain in the selection pool, as well as the number and frequency of candidates invited to apply for provincial nomination.
How does BC PNP Points Calculator (SIRS) Works?
Human Capital Factors (Maximum points – 120)
Economic Factors (Maximum points – 80)
The table below shows how points are given in the SIRS Calculator:
Directly Related Work Experience
Directly Related Work Experience in the Occupation of B.C. Job Offer
Points
5 or more years
23
At least 4 but less than 5 years
16
At least 3 but less than 4 years
12
At least 2 but less than 3 years
8
At least 1 but less than 2 years
4
Less than 1 year 1
1
No experience
0
Additional Points
At least 1 year of directly related experience in Canada
10
Currently working full-time in B.C. for the employer in the occupation identified in the BC PNP registration
10
Maximum Score Available
40
Highest Level of Education
Education
Points
Doctoral Degree
27
Master’s Degree
22
Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma*
15
Bachelor’s Degree
15
Associate Degree
5
Post-secondary Diploma/Certificate (Trades or Non-Trades)
5
Secondary School (High School) or Less
0
Additional points for education in B.C. or Canada
Post-secondary education completed in B.C., or
8
Post-secondary education completed in Canada (outside of B.C.)
6
Additional points for professional designation in B.C.
Eligible professional designation in B.C.
5
Maximum Score Available
40
Language Proficiency
Canadian Language Benchmark Level
Points
9+
30
8
25
7
20
6
15
5
10
4
5
Below 4 or no test submitted
0
Additional points
Language proficiency in both English and French
10
Maximum Score Available
40
Area Within B.C.
Area of employment within B.C.
Points
Area 1: Metro Vancouver Regional District
20
Area 2: Squamish, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Mission, and Chilliwack
16
Area 3: Areas of B.C. not included in Area 1 or 2
12
Additional points
Regional Experience, or Regional Alumni
10
Maximum Score Available
25
What is the process to apply for British Columbia PNP?
The SIRS is conducted by the British Columbia Nominee Program (BC PNP). As this is a points-based system, applicants are given scores based on the information provided when creating their online profile (same as an express entry), after which they enter the pool with the profiles of the other candidates. Through frequently held British Columbia PNP Latest Draw, candidates receive the invitation to apply for the provincial nomination through various streams of the British Columbia Nominee Program.
After a Canada Express entry candidate gets a provincial nomination, they get 600 CRS points to their profile thus effectively making sure they get an ITA to apply for Canada permanent residence to IRCC.
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