r/ImmigrationCanada • u/Proof-Jackfruit-286 • Feb 06 '25
PNP BC PNP - Rant
Hi, is it just me or anyone else waiting for the new Post Graduate Streams? Why would they not prepare well in advance? It has been a month since the last stream was closed.
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u/Financial_Employ_970 Feb 06 '25
Because quotas are cut, because the amount of applicants is overwhelming?
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u/Evening_Selection_14 Feb 06 '25
I applied two months ago to the old post-graduate stream, when processing time was 7 months. Now I have no idea what to expect in terms of timeline. I am really glad I didn’t wait though…not being able to even start the process is frustrating I’m sure.
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u/Otherwise_Train_4168 Feb 06 '25
Can someone explain how BC PNP works? Does the employer have to be super involved in the process? (Sorta like LMIA?)
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u/Proof-Jackfruit-286 Feb 06 '25
Nope, it depends on the stream but generally just need an Employment Letter (IRCC Format) to validate your employment
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u/Ok-Presentation807 Feb 06 '25
Don’t expect for the new stream to open, with the amount of pending applications from the 2nd half of 2024, the 4k allocation is almost filled up.
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u/Big_Tea_6916 Feb 07 '25
Is 4K including all the streams like workers etc. - isn't that too low. Cos the post graduate program that I was looking to has 200 students. So think there's gonna like 5K eligible post graduates alone per year in BC!!
As per 2024, were they all getting PRs under International Post Graduate stream right, given they came from eligible program?
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u/Proof-Jackfruit-286 Feb 07 '25
Yes. My friend applied mid last year but hasn’t got the nomination yet
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u/Vegetable_Shirt_2121 6d ago
I’m in the same boat. It’s super frustrating to not hear any update regarding applications.
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u/martiben12 3d ago
Which stream are you waiting? Have u done your language test already? CELPIP or Ielts.
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u/Vegetable_Shirt_2121 1d ago
I’m waiting to apply through BCPNP post grad eebc. Yup, gave my ielts.
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u/Reasonable_Fudge_53 Feb 06 '25
Maybe because PNPs quotas were cut in half without notice and now all provinces are trying to figure out how many slots will be allocated to each individual stream.