On December 19, 2023, BC issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 107 invitations with a minimum score of 95 points.
In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 62 candidates who scored 60 points.
In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued 29 invitations.
Additionally, the province invited 32 candidates working in the construction sector.
The province invited 230 candidates with a score of 60-95 points. Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia has already issued 10,150 invitations.
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The next draw date for the BC PNP is anticipated to be December 27, 2023. Weekly draws for the BC PNP are usually held on Wednesdays. The BC PNP sets the dates, frequencies, and CRS scores for these draws; these can vary based on a number of factors, such as the labor market, the province’s economy, and the immigration targets outlined in the Canada Immigration Level Plans.
Priority technology occupations in the BC PNP
- 10030 Telecommunication carriers managers
- 20012 Computer and information systems managers
- 21100 Physicists and astronomers
- 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries
- 21211 Data scientists
- 21220 Cyber Security specialists
- 21221 Business systems specialists
- 21222 Information systems specialists
- 21223 Database analysts and data administrators
- 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
- 21231 Software engineers and designers
- 21232 Software developers and programmers
- 21233 Web designers
- 21234 Web developers and programmers
- 21300 Civil engineers
- 21301 Mechanical engineers
- 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers
- 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
- 21320 Chemical engineers
- 21399 Other professional engineers
- 22110 Biological technologists and technicians
- 22220 Computer network and web technicians
- 22221 User support technicians
- 22222 Information systems testing technicians
- 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
- 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts
- 51111 Authors and writers (except technical)
- 51112 Technical writers
- 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations
- 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts
- 52112 Broadcast technicians
- 52113 Audio and video recording technicians
- 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators
- 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and performing arts assistants and operators
The occupations listed below are not the only ones that are eligible for the BC PNP. Priority occupations may receive a targeted invitation after registering.
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