British Columbia conducts two new draws on a single day!

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[Published 10 May, 2023 | 06:46 AM]
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On May 09, 2023, British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted back-to-back invitation rounds across two of its streams: Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration.

BC PNP issues ITAs to eligible candidates on a weekly basis, with some exceptions. The frequency, size, and date of the next BC PNP draw - are determined by the needs of the BC PNP application inventory. This was the 19th Skills Immigration draw, and the 4th Entrepreneur Immigration draw conducted by British Columbia PNP in 2023.

Latest BC PNP Draw: Who was invited?

Draw 1: Skills Immigration Invitations

A total of 155 candidates across a Tech Draw with ITAs being issued to -

• 93 Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option) from Tech with a minimum score of 90.
• 34 Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option) from Childcare: Early Childhood Educators & Assistants (NOC 42202) with a minimum score of 60.
• 23 Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option) from Healthcare with a minimum score of 60.
• 5 Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option) from Other Priority Occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104) with a minimum score of 60.

Draw 2: Entrepreneur Immigration Invitations

A total of 15 candidates across an Entrepreneur Draw with ITAs being issued to -

• 5 Entrepreneurs from the Regional Pilot stream with a minimum score of 119.
• 10 Entrepreneurs from the Base stream with a minimum score of 115.

Check Eligibility for British Columbia PNP!

How does the BC PNP work?

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an immigration pathway that allows the province of British Columbia in Canada to nominate individuals who possess the skills and qualifications needed to contribute to the province's economy. The BC PNP has several streams through which individuals can apply for nomination.

Applicants must first meet the eligibility criteria of the specific stream they are applying under. These streams include the Skills Immigration stream, the Entrepreneur Immigration stream, and the Express Entry BC stream. Each stream has its own requirements and target occupations.

Once an applicant is nominated by the BC PNP, they can then apply for Canada PR in the federal government of Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program. The BC PNP nomination adds 600 points to an applicant's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score if they are applying through the Express Entry system, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence.

It's important to note that the BC PNP has specific intake periods, and the eligibility criteria and application process can change over time, so it's crucial to stay updated with the latest information.