Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation

Newcomer Information

Foreign Qualifications Recognition

The process of verifying that the education, knowledge, skills, and work experience obtained in another country is comparable to the standards established for Canadian workers.

Immigration

WelcomeBC provides information for newcomers including English language courses to employment, health, education and recreation services.

Provincial Nominee Program

The B.C. Provincial Nominee Program offers accelerated immigration for qualified skilled workers and experienced entrepreneurs who wish to settle in B.C. and become permanent residents of Canada.

Skills Connect

The Skills Connect for Immigrants Program helps new immigrants secure jobs that fully use their skills, knowledge and experience. The program responds to current and long-term skill shortages by assessing and bridging skilled immigrants into the workplace.


Welcome BC: Multiculturalism and Immigration Services