BC PNP Welcomes 155 Skilled Workers and International Graduates!

Surya Rathee
[Published 30 Aug, 2023 | 04:57 AM]
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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has conducted a new Skills Immigration draw.

The BC PNP latest draw held on August 29, 2023, saw ITAs being issued a total of 155 Skilled Workers and International Graduates. Invited candidates required CRS scores ranging between 60 and 88 to be eligible to receive an ITA.

This was the fifth Skills Immigration draw conducted by British Columbia in August. The previous invitation round was held on August 22, which issued ITAs to 230 Skilled Workers and International Graduates with a minimum score of 60. 

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BC PNP Latest Draw: August 29, 2023

Category 1: Tech 

• Total number of invitations: 102
• Streams invited: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option) 
• Minimum score: 88

Category 2: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)

• Total number of invitations: 28
• Streams invited: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
• Minimum score: 60

Category 3: Healthcare

• Total number of invitations: 20
• Streams invited: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
• Minimum score: 60

Category 4: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104)

• Total number of invitations: 5
• Streams invited: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
• Minimum score: 60

British Columbia issues ITAs to eligible candidates on a weekly basis, with some exceptions. The frequency, size, and date of the BC PNP latest draw - are all determined by the needs of the BC PNP application inventory at the time of the invitation round. 

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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) plays a pivotal role in helping support & sustain the province’s economy. The BC PNP is one of the most sought-after Canada Immigration pathways for aspiring immigrants from across the world. 

There are two streams that are currently being managed by the BC PNP: 

• British Columbia Skills Immigration 
• British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration 

Candidates are ranked & evaluated based on the points achieved under the BC PNP points calculator. Points are assigned based on factors such as Age, Education, Work Experience, Language Proficiency, Adaptability, and Spousal Sponsorship. Candidates with the highest scores are issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency to the BC PNP. 

Source: welcomebc.ca