BC Tech Stream, the best route for Tech workers to migrate to Canada

Highlights: Migrate to Canada easily through BC Tech Stream

• BC Tech worker stream is the fastest route to migrate to Canada.
• BC has 29 long list of occupations for which candidates are invited.
• Candidates invited under BC Tech Stream can start working while the Canada PR application is in process.

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British Columbia technology workers stream, easy route for Canada immigration

The British Columbia technology worker stream has boosted the number of newcomers to enhance the Canadian economy. The tech stream of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program permits potential immigrants to work in Canada while their Canada PR application is in process. The process is streamlined and employers can access it easily to find workers for a long list of 29 occupations whose NOC code will be changed to the TEER code.

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Ontario: The Main Competitor

The main competitor of British Columbia is the Human Capital Priorities stream in Ontario Immigration Nominee Program. Ontario holds tech draws under the HCP stream but the invitations are limited to six occupations.

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Comparison of application processing time under the Global Talent Stream and BC Tech stream

Processing of applications under the Global Talent stream for 12 occupations is two weeks and employers have to get access to this program to invite foreign skilled workers. Employers find it difficult to get access to this program.

Comparatively, BC has a long list of occupations and employers can easily access it to invite tech workers. The stream usually invites skilled workers and international graduates.

BC PNP 29 tech occupations

The 29 tech occupations for which BC PNP holds draws can be found in the table below:

NOC Code	Job Title
131	Telecommunication carriers managers
213	Computer and information systems managers
512	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
5227	Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
5226	Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
5241	Graphic designers and illustrators
6221	Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade

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