On July 19, 2022, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skilled Immigration candidates and Tech candidates. In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 139 invitations, with a minimum score of 85 points.
In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 4214), the province invited 18 candidates. In the Healthcare-targeted draw, BC invited 8 candidates.
The lowest score of those candidates was 60 points. In total, the province invited 165 candidates. In 2022, British Columbia has already issued 4,917 invitations including 2,053 candidates under the BCPNP Tech.
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Overview of the BC Invitation
| Date | Number of Invitations | Category | Minimum Score | Description |
| July 19, 2022 | 139 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate(includes EEBC option) | 85 | Targeted draw: Tech |
| 18 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 60 | Targeted draw: Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 4214) | |
| 8 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (includes EEBC option) | 60 | Targeted draw: Healthcare |
Gradually, the BC PNP will invite people who are in the registration pool to submit an application to the program. ITAs are based on the information provided in registrations.
Categories that need invitations
Health Authority and International Post-Graduate applicants can apply directly and do not need the invitation to apply. British Columbia issues invitations to registrants in the following categories:
- Skilled Worker
- International Graduate
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
- Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category
- Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot
Invitation of the Skilled Immigration
Targeted invitations to apply to the Skills Immigration categories may be based on one or more of the following factors:
- Occupation
- Education – level and field of education and where it was completed
- Language skills
- 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 labor market needs in B.C. or support government pilot projects and initiatives
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