A member asked about processing time for PR after BC PNP nomination and EE-linked BCPNP submission, specifically for an applicant staying outland, and whether coming to Canada on a work permit after nomination would change anything.
What the thread discussed — with some disagreement:- The general view: you need actual status in Canada (a work permit or LMIA), not just a job offer, to apply for BC PNP. Most members agreed a job offer alone doesn't qualify you as an outland applicant.
- A conflicting real example: one member's spouse received a BC PNP nomination via an outland application based on a job offer alone, without an LMIA or existing work permit status. This suggests exceptions or specific stream nuances may exist beyond the general consensus.
- Given this contradiction, the takeaway is to verify your specific eligibility directly against BC PNP's current stream requirements rather than assuming either the general rule or the exception applies to your case — streams and requirements can vary and change over time.
The practical takeaway: while the common understanding is that BC PNP generally requires actual Canadian work status (not just a job offer) for outland applicants, at least one real case succeeded with a job offer alone — verify your specific situation directly against BC PNP's current stream criteria rather than assuming either outcome.