Latest BC PNP draw invites 21 Foreign Workers and Graduates

Surya Rathee
[Published 04 Dec, 2024 | 05:11 AM]
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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has conducted a new draw. This was the first invitation round conducted by the province in December. Last month, British Columbia conducted four BC PNP draws.

If you have been invited to this latest BC PNP draw, you will have 30 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) to the BC PNP. If this timeframe passes, your Invitation to Apply (ITA) will no longer be valid.

Latest BC PNP Draw - Results

The latest BC PNP draw held on December 03, 2024, saw ITAs being issued to 21 candidates under the Skills Immigration category. The minimum score required to be eligible for an invitation was 102.

BC PNP conducts 4-5 monthly draws, typically every Tuesday. The date of the draw, number of invitations, minimum score, and stream targeted - are not published beforehand. The next BC PNP draw is expected on December 03, 2024. 

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BC PNP Skills Immigration Draws

The BC PNP Skills Immigration draws are designed to help foreign skilled workers and graduates secure permanent residency in Canada. These draws target individuals with the skills, qualifications, and experience needed to support the province’s labour market and economic growth.

Regular draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invite eligible candidates from various categories such as Skilled Workers, International Graduates, Entry-Level, and Semi-Skilled Workers. Invitations are issued based on factors like work experience, education, and language proficiency. Candidates need to register in the BC PNP Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) and receive a score.

Selection Criteria

Targeted invitations in this Skills Immigration draw were issued based on the following selection factors as defined in the BC PNP points calculator:

• 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

A high score increases the chance of getting an invitation. Once invited, candidates can apply for a provincial nomination, which boosts their chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residency through the federal Express Entry system.

Currently, 80% of the applications under the BC PNP are being processed within 8 to 10 months.

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Source: welcomebc.ca