You are correct there is a new BC PNP prog called “BC Tech Pilot” that that sends out weekly invites to applications who have registered in BC PNP and are working in one of 32 listed tech NOC’s in B.C. This is the fastest option of them all (priority processing). A valid job offers is required.
Once you have figured out your NOC you will have to register with BC PNP where you will get registration score (it’s free).
This also has its own invite process where weekly they will send out invites to the highest-scoring technology sector registrants.
Once you receive your invite you have 30 days to submit your completed application (online) and pay the fee (CAD 700)
Your application will get priority processing
When approved you will get your nomination letter (PNP) that you can then use with your Express Entry application and enjoy 600 additional points which ensure you get PR (ITA)
My NOC is 2171 Information Systems Quality Analyst and have more than 8 years of experience. Last year I made switch to new company and will be completing my 12 months by end of this May and I have created my EE Profile and have a job seeker validation code.
I have couple of questions:
If I have to take Intra-Company transfer route, does 2171 Information Systems Quality Analyst qualifies to specialized knowledge profession?
If I have to apply for PR through PNP route rather taking an Intra-Company transfer now, If my company agrees to issue job offer, what should be job start date on it, as it would take a few months to finish the PR process?
Hi @anon25417004
could you please shed more light on this TechPilot prog.
Good to see there is some option for BC which does not require job offer from province.
I tried looking at the links but somehow it opens BC PNP regisration where they are asking details which i believe person having job offer can fill (like min wages)
Our details are as mentioned below:
CRS 423
NOC 2173
EE profile applied somewhere in Oct 2017 still waiting and exploring options like @p.mehaboobkhan
ICT work permits are not as simple as the express entry process and require lawyers who have to show how you fit the criteria for specialized knowledge profession.
The start date is between you and your employer, it’s a contract if both parties agree then the date can be modified in the future. The start date also does not factor into if an offer is considered valid for express entry. Here is what CIC thinks is a valid contract
Sorry I wasn’t very clear since I was replying to someone who is able to get a job offer. Tech Pilot does require a valid job offer. It just speeds up the process for those that have one.
Hi @vik
My company is looking into option of Intra Company Transfer to Toronto location may be. If i go down this path and move to Toronto on ICT, How do I go next to get PR from Toronto location?
With my current CRS score, I’ll not be getting Federal ITA, but can I show this as job offer and claim 50 points in EE pool? If yes then I would cross 400 mark then will I eligible for OINP?
I think if you show a job offer in Canada you get 200 points extra for EE, although I’m not sure about the LMIA requirements for getting those 200 points.
If you move there on work visa and start working, then you become eligible for PNP, CEC as well as EE. For EE you need to cross ~450, given current trends. I’m not sure about PNP and CEC process.
If you have not given your IELTS, try simulating CRS score with maximum IELTS score, and add all other info and see what score you get. If it’s still not clearing CRS cutoff trends in the best of scenarios, then moving there first on work permit and applying under other stream is probably the best option.
I have given my IELTS and I lost points because I didn’t score CLB 9 in listening and all others are above CLB 9. , that landed me below 400 mark and my wife hasn’t tried IELTS yet.
I might fall into LMIA exempt category under ICT NAFTA agreement(not sure if it is applicable to Indian citizens), as I’m working for the US-based firm and have a few offices in Canada. As my job falls under NOC A category, I think I’ll get only 50 points If I move on a work permit.
I think immediate option I have is to try for Ontario PNP as soon as I land there and CEC needs 12 months of work experience in Canada, so that will take a bit of time.
Did anyone here try Ontario PNP outside EE stream or gone through a similar scenario? Please chime in.
Hi Mehaboobkhan - Wanted to follow up on your question regarding BC PNP program.Now that they have the tech pilot program, if we do an intra company transfer from US to Canada and have a valid offer, would that qualify for the tech pilot BC PNP.I was not clear on the comments from this thread if an intra company transfer would be eligible for a job offer ultimately qualifying for PNP.
Please let me know.
I have a doubt… I moved to Canada on ICT work permit recently 2 months back similar to the guy opened thread. Can I claim job offer 50 points in EE if my employer is ready to provide.? Or I have to work with ICT for one year to claim that job offer 50 points
Hi, I am in a similar situation. My company is willing to provide an intra company transfer. Does that mean i can apply for Express entry and show case this as a job offer?
How do we get JOb seeker validation code. I have created EE profile. I filled NOC and skill type details for creating EE profile. I am not able to find JOb seeker Validation Code.
I could not get answer to following question in this thread, can you please please help
My company has given me offer letter for an intra company transfer. Does that mean i can apply for BC tech pilot and show case this as a job offer?
@p.mehaboobkhan@MovingCanada@narmada88 What did you guys end up doing? did you get your BC PNP via ICT route? If so, could you try to share your experience here?
and exploring options like 
, that landed me below 400 mark and my wife hasn’t tried IELTS yet.
