Seeking Advice: BC PNP (Non-EE) PR Application — Employment in Another Province
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for guidance from those who may have faced a similar situation.
I applied for PR under BC PNP (non-Express Entry), pldase rememberthe nominationis NOT any employer restricted, I was nominated becasue of my PhD from a public university in BC, a stream which existed 2 years back.
Application received: April 2024
AOR: August 2024
ADR: October 2024 (submitted on time)
As per GCMS notes, all stages are passed except comprehensive security screening, which started on January 2025.
There has been no update since Oct 2024, despite multiple webforms and calls.
I recently graduated with a PhD from UBC. I made genuine efforts to secure employment in British Columbia but did not receive an offer. I then received a high-skilled, well-aligned job offer in another province, with strong career growth.
Due to being on maintained status and post-graduation constraints, I returned to my home country in August 2025, applied for PGWP from outside Canada, and it has now been approved. I will be traveling to another province to join employment soon.
My PR application under BC PNP is still in process (security pending).
My questions:
1. Should I inform BC PNP about taking temporary employment in another province while PR is pending?
2. Is withdrawing the application advisable in such a situation, or should I continue and explain the circumstances to BC?
3. Has anyone successfully continued a BC PNP PR while working temporarily in another province due to economic necessity?
I’d really appreciate guidance from those with experience or knowledge in this area. Thank you in advance.
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for guidance from those who may have faced a similar situation.
I applied for PR under BC PNP (non-Express Entry), pldase rememberthe nominationis NOT any employer restricted, I was nominated becasue of my PhD from a public university in BC, a stream which existed 2 years back.
Application received: April 2024
AOR: August 2024
ADR: October 2024 (submitted on time)
As per GCMS notes, all stages are passed except comprehensive security screening, which started on January 2025.
There has been no update since Oct 2024, despite multiple webforms and calls.
I recently graduated with a PhD from UBC. I made genuine efforts to secure employment in British Columbia but did not receive an offer. I then received a high-skilled, well-aligned job offer in another province, with strong career growth.
Due to being on maintained status and post-graduation constraints, I returned to my home country in August 2025, applied for PGWP from outside Canada, and it has now been approved. I will be traveling to another province to join employment soon.
My PR application under BC PNP is still in process (security pending).
My questions:
1. Should I inform BC PNP about taking temporary employment in another province while PR is pending?
2. Is withdrawing the application advisable in such a situation, or should I continue and explain the circumstances to BC?
3. Has anyone successfully continued a BC PNP PR while working temporarily in another province due to economic necessity?
I’d really appreciate guidance from those with experience or knowledge in this area. Thank you in advance.
