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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) orchestrated its fresh Skills Immigration draw targeting Skilled Workers and International Graduates.
The latest draw of British Columbia PNP, dated July 05, 2023, extended 137 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to suitable candidates within the BC PNP pool. The eligibility threshold for obtaining an ITA fluctuated between 60 and 90 points.
This event marked the inaugural Skills Immigration draw conducted by British Columbia in July.
Who were the invitees?
Category 1: Focused Draw: Tech
Total invitations issued: 97
Invited streams : Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option)
Minimum score: 90
Category 2: Focused Draw (Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202))
Total invitations issued: 23
Invited streams: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
Minimum score: 60
Category 3: Focused Draw (Healthcare)
Total invitations issued: 17
Invited streams: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
Minimum score: 60
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program typically rolls out ITAs to fitting candidates on a weekly rhythm, barring some exceptions. The timing, volume, and the scheduling of the upcoming BC PNP draw are dictated by the requirements of the British Columbia PNP application backlog.
British Columbia PNP: Skills Immigration Stream
The Skills Immigration of British Columbia is a segment of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), designed to nominate workers and international graduates possessing the essential skills and qualifications to contribute to British Columbia, Canada's economy, for permanent residency.
BC Skilled Worker: This pathway caters to immigrants with a job offer from a BC employer in a skilled occupation. Points are attributed based on the BC Skills Immigration Ranking System, and the top-ranked individuals receive invitations to apply for the PNP.
BC Healthcare Professional: This channel is aimed at immigrants with job offers from BC health authorities in eligible healthcare professions. Eligible applicants can submit their application whenever they desire.
BC International Graduate: This pathway is designed for recent alumni from Canadian post-secondary institutions with a job offer from a BC employer in a skilled role. Points are assigned according to the BC Skills Immigration Ranking System, and only the top-ranked candidates can apply for the PNP.
BC International Post-Graduate: This channel is meant for recent graduates who have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree from a recognized institution in British Columbia. Only certain institutions and programs are eligible for this pathway. Eligible applicants can submit their application whenever they want.
BC Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled: This pathway is tailored for individuals with nine months of work experience in a low-skilled occupation in BC and a job offer from a BC employer. Eligibility criteria encompass work experience in specific occupations or regions of the province. Points are attributed based on the BC Skills Immigration Ranking System, and only the top-ranked individuals can apply for the PNP. Candidates qualifying for this stream cannot apply through Express Entry.
The British Columbia Skills Immigration Ranking system employs a specific point grid, known as the BC PNP points calculator, to rank candidates who have registered profiles. Only applicants boasting the highest scores will be extended invitations to apply to the program.
