More than 212+ invited by BC PNP in latest draw

Surya Rathee
[Published 24 Aug, 2022 | 06:20 AM]
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British Columbia gave away the results of latest draw under the Skills Immigration category on August 23. Results were made public for both General and Targeted draws. The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) sent out its weekly batch of invitations on. More than 212 new applicants were asked to apply for a provincial nomination.

205 invitations were sent from the General draw (including Tech occupations) category including: 

• Skilled Workers category with a minimum score of 101.
• Skilled Worker (EEBC option) category with a minimum score of 106.
• International Graduate category with a minimum score of 87.
• International Graduate (EEBC option) category with a minimum score of 91.
• Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category with a minimum score of 75.

Less than 5 invitations were sent from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including EEBC option) with a minimum score of 60, targeting Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214). 

5 invitations were sent from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (including EEBC option) with a minimum score of 60, targeting Healthcare occupation. 

Less than 5 invitations were sent from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including EEBC option) category with a minimum score of 60 targeting regional and other priority occupations (NOCs 3114, 3213).

BC PNP streams of immigration

Every week, draws are held in British Columbia, and 212 applicants have been invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency visa in this most recent draw. After receiving approval for their permanent residency, the applicants may immigrate to Canada. Invitations were sent to candidates with scores between 60 and 132.

People are invited to British Columbia based on various categories. Additionally, the required minimum score varies for each category. The following is a list of various streams of immigration under BC PNP: 

• Skilled Worker
• International Graduate
• Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
• Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category
• Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot

Eligibility factors required to qualify for BC PNP

Invitations to apply specifically for one or more of the Skills Immigration categories may be based on any or all of the following criteria:

• Education
• Language proficiency
• Occupation
• Period of employment and level of expertise
• Occupational pay and/or skill level offered
• Desire to work, live, and establish oneself in a particular area
• Strategic priorities: elements that support government pilot programs and initiatives or specifically meet BC's labour market needs.