BC PNP Tech Pilot - Company doesn´t have enough full-time employees

[Traceour]

Hey folks

So I´m faced with a problem, the company that I currently work as a freelancer for wants to offer me a full-time job with a proper job offer via Tech Pilot (NOC 5225).
All is good, however the company (a video production company) has less than 5 full time employees and according to the requirements, they seem to be ineligible. Now this company has been in the business for over 10 years, is in good standing, is Incorporated and produced and still is producing high-value video production services.

Do you think that it´s possible to still go for the Tech pilot job offer and hope for the best? They want to write me the best recommendation letter possible.
Also, I often work from home, would that be an issue?

Afterall, the program guide itself says this:
"At its sole discretion, the BC PNP may consider an application where the supporting employer does not meet the minimum requirements, including but not limited to, considering registered businesses that are regular partnerships or sole proprietorships. However, in order to be considered, the supporting employer must, at the time of application, make a compelling business case in writing to the BC PNP that demonstrates how the nomination will generate significant economic benefits to B.C."

Thanks, I would appreciate as much input on this as possible so if anyone has experience with a company not meeting all of the requirements, please join this thread.

 

[mikko008]

Hey folks

So I´m faced with a problem, the company that I currently work as a freelancer for wants to offer me a full-time job with a proper job offer via Tech Pilot (NOC 5225).
All is good, however the company (a video production company) has less than 5 full time employees and according to the requirements, they seem to be ineligible. Now this company has been in the business for over 10 years, is in good standing, is Incorporated and produced and still is producing high-value video production services.

Do you think that it´s possible to still go for the Tech pilot job offer and hope for the best? They want to write me the best recommendation letter possible.
Also, I often work from home, would that be an issue?

Afterall, the program guide itself says this:
"At its sole discretion, the BC PNP may consider an application where the supporting employer does not meet the minimum requirements, including but not limited to, considering registered businesses that are regular partnerships or sole proprietorships. However, in order to be considered, the supporting employer must, at the time of application, make a compelling business case in writing to the BC PNP that demonstrates how the nomination will generate significant economic benefits to B.C."

Thanks, I would appreciate as much input on this as possible so if anyone has experience with a company not meeting all of the requirements, please join this thread.

There is no point to submit the application because the company's not eligible.

 

[Euripides]

Hey folks

So I´m faced with a problem, the company that I currently work as a freelancer for wants to offer me a full-time job with a proper job offer via Tech Pilot (NOC 5225).
All is good, however the company (a video production company) has less than 5 full time employees and according to the requirements, they seem to be ineligible. Now this company has been in the business for over 10 years, is in good standing, is Incorporated and produced and still is producing high-value video production services.

Do you think that it´s possible to still go for the Tech pilot job offer and hope for the best? They want to write me the best recommendation letter possible.
Also, I often work from home, would that be an issue?

Afterall, the program guide itself says this:
"At its sole discretion, the BC PNP may consider an application where the supporting employer does not meet the minimum requirements, including but not limited to, considering registered businesses that are regular partnerships or sole proprietorships. However, in order to be considered, the supporting employer must, at the time of application, make a compelling business case in writing to the BC PNP that demonstrates how the nomination will generate significant economic benefits to B.C."

Thanks, I would appreciate as much input on this as possible so if anyone has experience with a company not meeting all of the requirements, please join this thread.

Hey, I am facing exactly the same dilemma as you but I don't think it's the end of the road. I am already deep into my application process and the company offering me full time employment has only employed contractors before in the past, which is fairly typical for the industry I'm in. At the moment this situation is being assessed by the review officer assigned to my application.

This issue only surfaced once they started asking for more information about the business. All other aspects of the business meet the requirements and it's been around for about 25 years so it's not a fly by night company, however it doesn't strictly meet the requirements, so BC Immigration's discretion will be applied to this.

I am also a strong candidate, way exceeding the minimum points needed for the tech pilot, and I'm hoping that also helps my case. It may be a good idea for your employer to follow up on it before you start your application, but I wouldn't say it's a definite no for them by any means.

 

[moonjuice]

Hey, I am facing exactly the same dilemma as you but I don't think it's the end of the road. I am already deep into my application process and the company offering me full time employment has only employed contractors before in the past, which is fairly typical for the industry I'm in. At the moment this situation is being assessed by the review officer assigned to my application.

This issue only surfaced once they started asking for more information about the business. All other aspects of the business meet the requirements and it's been around for about 25 years so it's not a fly by night company, however it doesn't strictly meet the requirements, so BC Immigration's discretion will be applied to this.

I am also a strong candidate, way exceeding the minimum points needed for the tech pilot, and I'm hoping that also helps my case. It may be a good idea for your employer to follow up on it before you start your application, but I wouldn't say it's a definite no for them by any means.

Hi, I am going through the same situation I am a web developer, I qualify for all the other requirements but the employee numbers, can you please let me know if you've received bc pnp?

 

[cibulbul]

Hi Folks

I got the same issue. Kindly let me know if anyone has received BC PNP