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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) recently carried out its initial Skills Immigration draw for the month. This draw focused on candidates possessing work experience in sectors like Tech, Childcare, Healthcare, and Other Priority Occupations.
The most recent draw was conducted by the BC PNP on October 04, 2023, during which invitations were given to 191 candidates with a minimum score between 60 and 113.
Invitations to Apply (ITAs) are distributed by British Columbia to eligible candidates generally every week, although there are some exceptions. The scheduling, volume and timing of upcoming BC PNP draws are dependent on the current needs of the BC PNP application pool when each round of invitations occurs.
Key Details Of BC PNP Draw- Oct4,2023
Category 1: General Draw (includes Tech occupations)
• No. of invitations issued: 110
• Invited Streams: Entry Level & Semi-Skilled, Skilled Workers, and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
• Minimum score: 91-113
Category 2: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
• No. of invitations issued: 51
• Invited Streams: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
• Minimum score: 60
Category 3: Healthcare
• No. of invitations issued: 25
• Invited Streams: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
• Minimum score: 60
Category 4: Other Priority Occupations (NOCs 31003, 32104)
• No. of invitations issued: 5
• Invited Streams: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
• Minimum score: 60
Who received an invitation?
Invitations to apply for the Skills Immigration streams may be issued based on a combination of the following factors:
• 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
October opened with this draw from British Columbia. The earlier draw was held on 26 September and invitations were given to 209 candidates, each with a score between 60 and 90.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) empowers the province to support individuals with the necessary skills and experience to promote the economic and communal development of the province.
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a program designed for the province of British Columbia in Canada to nominate candidates for permanent residence. It aims at attracting skilled and semi-skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and experienced business professionals who can contribute to the province's economy. Candidates selected through BC PNP are individuals who possess the necessary skills, work experience, and qualifications required to fill the critical labour market gaps in the province.
The program has different streams catering to different types of candidates, including Skills Immigration, Entrepreneur Immigration and Tech Pilot, each designed to meet the specific needs of British Columbia's labor market. The Skills Immigration Stream, for example, is targeted at skilled and semi-skilled workers in occupations in high demand in the province.
Candidates applying through the BC PNP receive a nomination which expedites their application process for Canadian permanent residence. Nominees can then proceed to apply for permanent residence through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under expedited processing.
This program significantly benefits British Columbia by allowing it to meet its economic development needs and address specific labour shortages, while also offering candidates an opportunity to settle in one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse provinces.
