Skills Immigration - Entry Level & Semi Skilled
Entry Level & Semi Skilled Immigration Pathway
The Entry Level and Semi-Skilled stream is a pathway designed for individuals working in specific roles within the tourism/hospitality or food processing industries who wish to secure permanent residency in British Columbia (B.C.).
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this immigration stream, you must fulfill the following requirements:
- Job Offer: You must have accepted a full-time, indefinite job offer from an employer in B.C. within the tourism/hospitality or food processing sectors. This job offer should be either permanent or without a specified end date.
- Occupation Eligibility: Your occupation must be listed as eligible for this stream, categorized under NOC Tier 4 or 5. For those working in the Northeast Development Region of B.C., occupations falling under NOC Tier categories 4 or 5 are accepted, except for live-in caregivers (NOC 44100).
- Work Experience: Prior to applying, you must have been employed full-time with the same employer for a minimum of nine consecutive months.
- Job Qualifications: You must possess the necessary qualifications and meet any certification or registration requirements applicable to the job offered in B.C.
- Wage Compliance: Your wage must align with the prevailing wage rates established for the specific occupation in B.C.
- Language and Education: You should meet the minimum language proficiency and educational requirements specified for this stream.
- Financial Self-sufficiency: You must demonstrate your ability to financially support yourself and any dependents.
- Legal Immigration Status: It is essential that you maintain legal immigration status in Canada.
Eligible Occupations
- 64314 – Hotel front desk clerks
- 64320 – Tour and travel guides
- 64321 – Casino workers
- 64322 – Outdoor sport and recreational guides
- 64300 – Maîtres d’hotel and hosts/hostesses
- 64301 – Bartenders
- 65200 – Food and beverage servers
- 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
- 65210 – Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services
- 65310 – Light duty cleaners
- 65311 – Specialized cleaners
- 65312 – Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners
- 65320 – Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations
- 65329 – Other service support occupations
- 94140 – Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing
- 94141 – Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers
- 94142 – Fish and seafood plant workers
- 94143 – Testers and graders, food and beverage processing
- 95106 – Labourers in food and beverage processing
In order to qualify for this program, it is essential that your employer demonstrates a willingness to endorse your application and furnish the requisite supporting documentation. It is imperative that they satisfy the stipulated eligibility prerequisites and fulfill specific responsibilities throughout the application procedure. Please review the comprehensive list of employer requirements to ensure compliance. This information is presented in the English language.
Note:
Please take note that the Express Entry BC option is not available through this immigration stream. Kindly ensure all communication and documentation are in the English language.