BC Immigration

Canada is taking action to help protect vulnerable workers, newcomers who face family abuse, and help newcomers sponsor family members that they didn’t initially declare. Learn more: Canada [...]

The Government of Canada is committed to a well-managed asylum system that’s fair, fast and final. Effective today, Canada is removing all countries from the designated country of origin (DCO) [...]

Learn how to buy items with Canadian currency – coins, bills, credit and debit cards and cheques.

Discover the different regions in BC that you can choose to live in:

Since May 28, 2021, the BC PNP Tech Pilot became BC PNP Tech. The program has been extended indefinitely to give B.C. tech employers the ability to hire and keep international talent when local [...]

Learn how banking works in Canada, and your options for choosing a financial institution and for opening a bank account.

Learn how to get your Medical Services Plan and how to get medical assistance once you arrive in Canada.

Skilled and semi-skilled workers in high demand occupations in BC may apply to the BC PNP Program Skilled Immigration pathway. The program uses a points-based system to invite applicants to a [...]

Jorge Lujan came to British Columbia from Mexico in 2010. Hear Jorge’s story about how he wanted a better future for his children.

Sepide Parlee immigrated from Iran to British Columbia in 2004 with a background as an electronic engineer. Hear from Sepide on how WelcomeBC’s Skills Connect for Immigrants program helped [...]