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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) recently held another selection round within its skilled immigration region. This round specifically targeted professionals in the technology, child care and healthcare sectors.
In September the BC PNP hosted its third skilled immigration draw.
Latest BC PNP Draw: Who got the call?
On September 19, 2023, the most recent BC PNP draw invited invitations to 225 individuals, with score requirements varying from 60 to 111.
Every week, British Columbia sends out Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible individuals, although there are sometimes deviations. The number, scale and timing of upcoming BC PNP selections depends on British Columbia's application list requirements at the time of the invitation round.
Category 1: General Draw
Total no. of invitations: 147
Invited Streams: Entry Level & Semi-Skilled, Skilled Workers, and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
Minimum score required: 89-111
Category 2: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Total no. of invitations: 51
Invited Streams: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
Minimum score required: 60
Category 3: Healthcare
Total no. of invitations: 27
Invited Streams: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
Minimum score required: 60
Steps to Submit for BC PNP under Skilled Worker – Qualifying Norms:
For candidates competing for the Skilled Worker category of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program(BC PNP), the following conditions must be met:
- • Receive a seamless, permanent job offer from an enterprise based in British Columbia, ensuring that it is not bound by interim or definite termination.
- • Ensure the professional role is listed under skilled job domains per the NOC (National Job Classification) in tiers 0, 1, 2, or 3.
- • Demonstrate the ability to be financially self-sufficient while also caring for any dependents.
- • Uphold a valid migratory stance in Canada.
- • Meet the basic linguistic qualifications for the job profile under NOC Grade 2 or 3.
- • Hold essential educational and skill sets to execute the job being offered.
- • Accrue at least two years of continuous (or an equal part-time duration) professional experience in skilled domains under NOC ranks 0, 1, 2, or 3.
- • Make sure the compensation offered meets British Columbia's industrial compensation standards.
Timeframe for Processing at British Columbia PNP:
Applications for skilled migration through the British Columbia PNP usually take an average of 3 months to process. This period starts after the comprehensive application is received by the authorities. Nevertheless, this may fluctuate depending on program volume and demand.
