On November 13, 2024, the British Columbia Government launched the latest round of Targeted Draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). This opens up opportunities for skilled workers in an extensive range of occupations. In the latest round, BC PNP emphasized an opportunity for attracting health, child-care workers, construction workers, as well as in veterinary care, besides offering a general category draw. In total, 29 ITAs were issued altogether under various streams. It’s the fourth batch of ITAs released by the Canadian province of British Columbia in a bid to fill labor gaps and boost the economic development of the province.
Key Highlights of the November 13 BC PNP Targeted Draws:
- General Draw:
- Invitations Issued: 10
- Minimum Score Required: 121 points
- Childcare-Targeted Draw (Early Childhood Educators – NOC 42202):
- Invitations Issued: 5
- Minimum Score Required: 102 points
- Healthcare-Targeted Draw:
- Invitations Issued: 5
- Minimum Score Required: 113 points
- Construction Sector Draw:
- Invitations Issued: 4
- Minimum Score Required: 105 points
- Veterinary Care Occupations Draw:
- Invitations Issued: Up to 5
BC has already issued over 6,132 invitations through the BC PNP alone to candidates in 2024 and continues to be proactive in addressing significant skill gaps across key industries.
Why Choose British Columbia?
There seems to be a high preference by skilled workers and their families towards British Columbia, taking into consideration all the benefits pertaining to its economy thriving, the diversity of occupations, and the high level of living in British Columbia. Targeted Draws under the BC PNP streamline pathways to permanent residency in Canada for skilled professionals in in-demand occupations.
Benefits of BC PNP for Skilled Workers:
- Direct pathway to permanent residency
- Access to some of the highest-paying jobs in Canada
- Opportunities to contribute to the province’s economic development
- Support for families and dependents
Ready to Start Your Journey to British Columbia?
Now, if you have the skills and experience needed to apply for in-demand occupations, it is your chance to consider your possibilities in migrating to another country. We specialize in guiding skilled professionals through the immigration process.
Let our experienced consultants help you with:
- Assess your eligibility for the BC PNP or other immigration programs
- Apply correctly and accurately.
- Increase your chances of an invitation
How to get provincial Nomination in British Columbia?
Candidates would be required to first establish their eligibility under one of the streams of the BC PNP in order to be granted a provincial nomination to British Columbia. In this case, the two main streams highlighted are:
- Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams. Applicants shall establish an online profile in the BC PNP Online Portal; wherein applicants for SI categories get themselves registered under the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).
- Factors such as experience at work, education, language ability, and even the fact that there is an actual job offer from a B.C. employer attract points. The participants are ranked based on their scores. The highest-scoring candidates get invited to send in an application for a provincial nomination in regular draws.
- Once nominated, candidates are inducted with an extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, greatly increasing the chances for any candidate of getting an Invitation to Apply for permanent residency in Canada by IRCC.
BC PNP semi-skilled job
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program allows applicants with semi-skilled employment opportunities to permanently reside within the province. It includes hospitality, manufacturing, transport, and more. Candidates from Targeted Draws who are experienced in semi-skilled work in key sectors may be invited by the BC PNP to apply for immigration.
This allows provincial economy contributors to enjoy the privilege of inhabiting one of Canada’s most desired provinces. BC PNP’s focused approach helps in dealing with specific labor shortages in semi-skilled occupations, hence being an ideal pathway for qualified workers seeking to settle in British Columbia.
If you want to know more details about “British Columbia Invites Skilled Workers in BC PNP Targeted Draws“ you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates.
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