British Columbia Invites 172 Candidates In A Targeted Draw

Surya Rathee
[Published 19 Jul, 2023 | 04:08 AM]
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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has conducted a new draw for Skilled Workers and International Graduates.

The BC PNP latest draw held on July 18, 2023, saw ITAs being issued a total of 172 candidates under BC PNP’s Skills Immigration stream. Invited candidates required a minimum CRS score of 60-88 - to be eligible for this invitation round.

This was the third Skills Immigration draw conducted by British Columbia in July. The previous invitation round was held on July 11, 2023.

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BC PNP Latest Draw - July 18, 2023

Category 1: Targeted Draw: Tech

• Total number of invitations: 112
• Streams invited: Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option)
• Minimum score: 88

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

• Total number of invitations: 39
• Streams invited: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
• Minimum score: 60

Category 3: Targeted Draw (Healthcare)

• Total number of invitations: 16
• Streams invited: Skilled Workers and International Graduates (including EEBC option)
• Minimum score: 60

Category 4: Targeted Draw (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.

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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 two Skills Immigration streams through which individuals can apply for nomination.

Applicants must first meet the eligibility criteria of the specific Skills Immigration stream they are applying under. These streams include the Skills Immigration stream and the Entrepreneur Immigration 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.

Source: welcomebc.ca