British Columbia Invites 192 Skilled Workers and International Graduates

Surya Rathee
[Published 15 Mar, 2024 | 12:31 PM]
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British Columbia has conducted its second Skills Immigration draw of the month. 

The BC PNP latest draw held on March 12, 2024, saw invitations being issued to 192 Skilled Workers and International Graduates. Candidates with work experience in in-demand occupations including Healthcare, Tech, and Construction were targeted in this draw. 

BC PNP Latest Draw - Results

Candidates invited in this draw now have 30 days to submit a complete application to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). If the BC PNP approves of the application, they will be issued a nomination package, which candidates can then use to apply for permanent residency. 

Skills Immigration Draws - Selection Factors

Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to the Skills Immigration candidates is based on one or more of the following factors:

• Education - level and field of education and where it was completed
• Eligible professional designations in B.C.
• Language skills
• Occupation
• 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 labour market needs in B.C. or support government pilot projects and initiatives

If you did not receive an Invitation, your profile will remain active for 12 months in the pool. You may be issued an ITA in the next BC PNP draw. Do not create a new profile until your existing profile expires.

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Next BC PNP Draw Prediction

British Columbia PNP draws are held every week, typically on a Tuesday. The next BC PNP draw is predicted to be conducted on March 19, 2024. The draw type, stream, minimum score, and number of invitations to be issued in the upcoming draws are not published beforehand. 

Including the March 12 draw, British Columbia has so far conducted 10 Skills Immigration draws in 2024. BC PNP has been conducting 4-5 draws every month in 2023 - and the same trend is expected to be carried out in 2024 as well.

British Columbia’s welcoming atmosphere and commitment to diversity continue to make it a compelling choice for individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada this year.

Stay tuned for more Canada Immigration News.

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Source: welcomebc.ca