Canada's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

whatchamackallit03 · Aug 10, 2009

got my BC PNP letter as well. Got nominated last week. see you soon BC peepz! Ü

shubichilipepper · Aug 12, 2009

got my BC PNP letter as well. Got nominated last week. see you soon BC peepz! Ü

Hi!!

Would you be able to provide us with your timeline?

How many years of experience do you have?

Thanks.

Bless you.

whatchamackallit03 · Aug 13, 2009

BC PNP Application received - April 15, 2009

BC PNP File Number and Acknowledgment of receipt - April 18, 2009

Lack of Documents Notification - May 1, 2009

Employer Submitted the required docs - July 15, 2009

BC PNP Nomination - July 20, 2009

BC PNP package sent - July 25, 2009

BC PNP Nomination Package received via mail - Aug. 03 2009

Visa Application (PR and TWP) Dual Intent - Aug. 06, 2009

-waiting mode-

quami · Aug 14, 2009

My BC PNP application was submitted about 2 weeks ago and until now I haven't heard from them if they got it or not.. *sigh* until when should i wait? Coz when I look at your timelines, you got a confirmation in about 2 weeks..

whatchamackallit03 · Aug 15, 2009

Hi whatchamackallit03,

Thank you so much for your quick reply!!

I assume that you have submitted your application for eligibility for CRNE before January 2009,

because I read from other posts that those who applied beginning of this year they were required to

undergo SEC ( Substantially Equivalent Competency). And its only now that they have implemented this policy.

You were so lucky indeed.

Im planning to submit also my papers for assessment in BC, but im a bit reluctant because of this SEC which I think would be very costly.

How many years of hospital experience do you have? This is another constraint that prevent me in forwarding some documents for assessment because i do not have one. Im afraid that I may not be able to get an employer.

I hope you dont mind answering my queries. It would be a great help if I would be enlighten by this.

Thank you so much.

Be bless!!!

Hi, I'm sorry, I cant reply to your private message. I think I need to accumulate a number of posts before I am able to reply back.

Yup, CRNBC adopted the SEC Assessment patterned from CARNA's SEC last December 2008. I think 90 -95% of Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) will undergo the SEC when they apply for CRNBC registration.

I applied last May 2008, got my eligibility July of the same year.

After my graduation, I took the NLE boards, then IELTS, apply for CRNBC after getting my IELTS result. But, didn't push through that fast with the employment after i received my eligibility. hehe

Goodluck on your application!

whatchamackallit03 · Aug 15, 2009

BC PNP Application received - April 15, 2009
BC PNP File Number and Acknowledgment of receipt - April 18, 2009
Lack of Documents Notification - May 1, 2009
Employer Submitted the required docs - July 15, 2009
BC PNP Nomination - July 20, 2009
BC PNP package sent - July 25, 2009
BC PNP Nomination Package received via mail - Aug. 03 2009
Visa Application (PR and TWP) Dual Intent - Aug. 06, 2009
-waiting mode-

TWP Route:

August 05, 2009 - Called the Embassy for Pickup Schedule

August06, 2009 - Courier picked up the Documents

August 12, 2009 - Acknowledgment of Receipt(AOR) issued together with Medical Referral Forms

August 14, 2009 - AOR and Medical Referrals Received via courier

August 15, 2009 - Medicals Completed

- waiting mode -

quami · Aug 15, 2009

Dont be discouraged. I got my eligibility to take CRNE just this year but I didn't have to do the SEC

shubichilipepper · Aug 16, 2009

Thank you whatchamackallit03 !!

Be bless!!

shubichilipepper · Aug 16, 2009

Dont be discouraged. I got my eligibility to take CRNE just this year but I didn't have to do the SEC

Hi Summer09!!

happy to hear that!! Congrats!!

May i ask you, hope you dont mind,how many years of hospital experience do you have?

I'm asking this one because in the application form/packet, there is one form to be accomplished

by the present/previous employer. And, Im contemplating that when I submit my application they would ask me that form which I'm afraid that will lead to rejection of my application because i certainly cannot provide one.

There is an assessment in the Crnbc site that requires the applicant to take if they wish to have their papers evaluated/or the probability to have that eligibility ,10 questions, I was able to answer yes to all,so I'm thinking of submitting my papers too for evaluation.

thank you in advance.

i would greatly appreciate it.

God bless !!:)

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Aug 16, 2009

shibichilipepper, please be advised that the inability to provide any form of employer reference will almost certainly mean you'll be required to undergo SEC. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe I've read in some of your other posts that you have not been employed in any capacity as an RN since completing your education in 2007. This will complicate matters for you on many levels. It will make you less attractive to employers since in most cases they're looking for experienced and highly skilled nurses to ease their shortages; they have a significant number of home-grown newly graduated nurses at the inexperienced end that will need nurturing and mentoring to reach a modest level of autonomy already. In order to qualify for PNP in BC, all of the I's need dotting and T's need crossing before your application will be considered. In other words, eligibility for registration with CRNBC AND a solid offer of employment are needed.

Taken from http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/provincialnominee/welcome.htm:

" * The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) offers accelerated immigration for qualified skilled workers and experienced entrepreneurs who wish to settle in British Columbia (BC) and become permanent residents of Canada.

* Foreign workers who do not have a job offer from a B.C. employer can not apply directly to the program.

* Designated Health Professionals - Applications in this category are limited to: Registered nurses, psychiatric nurses and physicians recruited by provincial and regional health authorities administered through Health Match BC, and who meet the Provincial Nominee Program's requirements."

So there will be roadblocks. Also, the online assessment for CRNBC eligibility will not have anything to do with the provincial nominee program except in the most indierct way, since CRNBC eligibility is required for PNP but the two have no connection.

quami · Aug 18, 2009

Hi Shubichilipepper, I'm now on my 18th month working as an RN here in California. Janfrn is right that without experience, they might require you to do the SEC. On the other hand, I've heard that some applicants with no experience didn't have to pass thru the SEC.

whatchamackallit03 · Aug 18, 2009

hello fellow colleagues, let me share the reply of one of BC's employers when I inquired on how would I become a nurse in BC.

Dear Mark,

Thank you for contacting Health Match BC.

Health Match BC is a comprehensive, no-fee, physician, registered nurse, and hospital pharmacist recruitment service funded by the Government of British Columbia. We recruit physicians and hospital pharmacists on behalf of over 100 health care facilities around the province. Effective August 2006 Health Match BC 's mandate changed and while we currently do not recruit Registered Nurses, we do provide PNP and immigration assistance.

As a first step, to practice as a registered nurse in British Columbia , you must be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC).

To obtain information about registration or licensure you may contact the organization directly at:

CRNBC – website www.crnbc.ca or phone: 604-733-733

An application package may be requested and/or apply online through their website address. Once your completed application package is received you will be assessed for eligibility to practice nursing in British Columbia .

For information about and to apply for current nursing opportunities throughout BC, please contact BC health care employers directly. Their website hyperlinks are listed below for your convenience.

Fraser Health (www.fraserhealth.ca)

Interior Health (www.interiorhealth.ca)

Northern Health (www.northernhealth.ca)

Providence Health Care (www.providencehealthcare.com)

Provincial Health Services (www.phsa.ca)

Vancouver Coastal Health (www.vch.ca)

Vancouver Island Health (www.viha.ca)

Again, Health Match BC offers assistance with immigration inquiries – should our website (http://www.healthmatchbc.org/hmbc_nurses.asp?pageid=630) not answer your questions in this regard, please feel free to contact our office for assistance.

In British Columbia to work as a nurse you are required to be legally entitled to work in Canada . There are several programs available through Citizenship and Immigration Canada that enable you to obtain legal status to work. Once an offer of employment is made you will need to discuss with your employer the different programs. The following is a brief description of some of the available programs:

BC PNP:

If you have a full-time offer of employment you can request from your employer to be sponsored through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. This program facilitates you and your family to obtain permanent residency status in Canada . You are also eligible to apply for a Temporary Work Permit (dual intent) while your permanent residency application is being processed. You need to discuss eligibility for this program with your prospective employer.

Temporary Work Permit:

Once an offer of full-time employment is made your employer will submit a request for a Labour Market Opinion to Human Resources Service Development Canada. The positive Labour Market Opinion is to be attached your application for a Temporary Work Permit. A Temporary Work Permit can be issued for a period of up to three years.

We thank you for your interest in nursing in British Columbia , and wish you continuing success in your nursing career.

Sincerely,