On February 28, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Workers International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 145 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.
In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 18 candidates who scored 60 points. In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued six invitations. In this draw, the province invited up to 169 candidates.
Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia issued 2,031 invitations.
Details of the BC PNP draw for Skilled workers and Tech Candidates
British Columbia allows 169 skilled workers February 28, 2023, the chance to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The following are the draw’s specifics, including the number of invitations and the minimum score required in each category:
| Number of Invitations | Stream | Minimum Score | Description |
| 145 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | Targeted draw: Tech |
| 18 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) |
| 6 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | Targeted draw: Healthcare |
| Total Invitations: 169 |
BC PNP Draw: Tech Occupations
- 10030 Telecommunication carriers managers
- 20012 Computer and information systems managers
- 21100 Physicists and astronomers
- 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries
- 21211 Data scientists
- 21220 Cybersecurity 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
- 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts
- 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
- 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
BC PNP Draw: Healthcare occupations
- 30010 Managers in healthcare
- 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
- 31110 Dentists
- 31201 Chiropractors
- 31120 Pharmacists
- 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
- 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 31203 Occupational therapists
- 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
- 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 32121 Medical radiation technologists
- 32122 Medical sonographers
- 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
- 32110 Denturists
- 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 32101 Licensed practical nurses
- 32102 Paramedical occupations
- 41300 Social workers
- 42201 Social and community service workers
- 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- 31101 Specialists in surgery
- 31302 Nurse practitioners
- 31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
- 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- 31202 Physiotherapists
- 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
- 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
- 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
- 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
- 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
- 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
- 31200 Psychologists
- 41301 Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapy
- 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (only health care assistants/health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102).
How does the BC PNP work?
The Immigration Programs Branch of the Government of British Columbia administers the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), an economic immigration program.
The province can select and nominate foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs through the program in order to promote government priorities, fill labor market gaps and expand the province’s economy. You and your family can apply to IRCC to become permanent residents of Canada if you are nominated.
Key Selection factors of BC PNP draws
ITAs with a focus on the skills Candidates for immigration streams may be selected based on one or more of the selection criteria, including :
- Education: level, the field of study, and location of completion
- Professional designations that are acceptable in BC
- language proficiency
- Occupation
- duration and level of work experience
- a job offer’s salary and/or level of expertise
- want to settle down in a certain area and live there
- Strategic priorities are components that support government pilot programs and initiatives or address particular labor market needs in British Columbia.
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