BC PNP Draw Invites 208 Candidates From Tech, healthcare & more sector

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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) successfully executed its fifth skilled immigration draw for the month of October. This special draw focuses on applicants with work experience in essential sectors such as tech, childcare, healthcare and other priority occupations.

On October 31, 2023, the BC PNP carried out its latest draw, during which 208 candidates received Invitations to Apply, with their scores ranging from 60 to 113.

British Columbia regularly sends Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible individuals, usually on a weekly basis, although there are occasional deviations. The frequency, quantity and scheduling of future BC PNPs depend on the immediate needs of the BC PNP's application list at the time of each invitation round.

Highlights of BC PNP Draw: October 31, 2023

Type Of Draw - General (includes tech occupations)

• • Total number of invitations: 133
• • Streams invited: Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker - EEBC option, International Graduate, International Graduate - EEBC option, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
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•  Minimum score:-
• • Skilled Worker: 111
• • Skilled Worker - EEBC option: 111
• • International Graduate: 113
• • International Graduate - EEBC option: 113
• • Entry Level and Semi-Skilled: 91

Type Of Draw - Targeted Draw (Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) )

• • Total number of invitations: 48
• • Streams invited: Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including EEBC option)
• • Minimum score: 60

Type Of Draw - Targeted Draw (Healthcare)

• • Total number of invitations: 22
• • Streams invited: Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including EEBC option)
• • Minimum score: 60

Type Of Draw - Targeted Draw (Other Priority Occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104))

• • Total number of invitations: <5
• • Streams invited: Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including EEBC option)
• • Minimum score: 60

Invitations to apply within the skilled immigration streams may be issued based on one or several of the following criteria:

• • Education – level and field of education and where it was completed
• • Eligible professional designations in B.C.
• • Language skills
• • Occupation
• • Duration and skill level of work experience
• • Wage and/or skill level of job offer
• • Intent to live, work and settle in a specific region
• • Strategic priorities – factors that address specific labour market needs in B.C. or support government pilot projects and initiatives

These consecutive draws signal another important step by British Columbia in its ongoing efforts to attract international talent and graduates, aimed at boosting the province's vibrant and expanding labor market.

Last Five BC PNP Draw