Current BC PNP Draw invites about 207 candidates

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• August 2, 2023
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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has recently conducted a new round of invitations for Skilled Workers, International Graduates, and Entrepreneurs.

The most recent BC PNP draw took place on August 1, 2023, during which 209 ITAs were issued to eligible individuals under the BC PNP's Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration categories. To qualify for this round, candidates needed a minimum CRS score between 60 and 123.

Latest BC PNP Draw - August 1, 2023

Skills Immigration Invitations

Division 1: Targeted Draw Tech

Total invitations: 132
Eligible streams: Skilled Workers & International Graduates (EEBC option included)
Minimum required score: 88

Division 2: Targeted Draw (Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202))

Total invitations: 39
Eligible streams: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (EEBC option included)
Minimum required score: 60

Division 3: Targeted Draw (Healthcare)

Total invitations: 23
Eligible streams: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (EEBC option included)
Minimum required score: 60

Division 4: Targeted Draw (Other Priority Occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104))

Total invitations: 5
Eligible streams: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (EEBC option included)
Minimum required score: 60

Entrepreneur Immigration Invitations

Division 1:

Total invitations: 5
Eligible stream: Regional Pilot
Minimum required score: 123

Division 2:

Total invitations: 5
Eligible stream: Base
Minimum required score: 117

This marked the 30th round of Skills Immigration and the 6th for Entrepreneur Immigration held by British Columbia in 2023. British Columbia issues ITAs to qualifying candidates typically every week, with certain exceptions. The timing, volume, and date of the latest BC PNP draw are all dictated by the needs of the BC PNP application pool at the time of the invitation round.

How does the BC PNP operate?

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a crucial tool for promoting and maintaining the province’s economic growth. The BC PNP is a highly popular immigration pathway to Canada for international aspirants.

The BC PNP currently operates two main streams:

1.British Columbia Skills Immigration
2.British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration

Candidates are ranked and assessed based on their scores on the BC PNP points calculator. Points are awarded based on criteria such as Age, Education, Work Experience, Language Proficiency, Adaptability, and Spousal Sponsorship.

Those candidates who achieve the highest scores are issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for  permanent residency through the BC PNP.