Latest BC PNP Draw Invites Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs

Surya Rathee
[Published 02 Aug, 2023 | 05:16 AM]
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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has conducted a new draw for Skilled Workers, International Graduates, and Entrepreneurs.

The BC PNP latest draw held on August 01, 2023, saw ITAs being issued a total of 209 candidates under BC PNP’s Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration streams. Invited candidates required a minimum CRS score of 60-123 - to be eligible for this invitation round.

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BC PNP Latest Draw - August 01, 2023

Skills Immigration Invitations

Category 1: Targeted Draw Tech

• Total number of invitations: 132
• 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: 23
• 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

Entrepreneur Immigration Invitations

Category 1:

• Total number of invitations: 5
• Streams invited: Regional Pilot
• Minimum score: 123

Category 2:

• Total number of invitations: 5
• Streams invited: Base
• Minimum score: 117

This was the 30th Skills Immigration and the 6th Entrepreneur Immigration draw conducted by British Columbia in 2023. 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.

How does the BC PNP work?

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