British Columbia invited up to 237 candidates in the new BC PNP Skills Immigration draw on February 14, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 183 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points.
In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 29 candidates who scored 55 points. In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued 20 invitations. Additionally, fewer than 5 invitations have been issued for other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104).
The province invited up to 237 candidates with a score of 55-83 points. Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia has already issued 1,604 invitations.
BC PNP Skills Immigration invitations details
British Columbia skills immigration invitations details in the new BC PNP draw that was held on February 14, 2023, can be found in the table below:
Date | Number of Invitations | Stream | Minimum Score | Description |
February 14, 2023 | 183 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 83 | Tech-Targeted Draw |
February 14, 2023 | 29 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 55 | Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) |
February 14, 2023 | 20 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 55 | Healthcare-targeted draw |
February 14, 2023 | <5 | Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) | 55 | Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) |
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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