New British Columbia PNP draw invites 336 candidates

Surya Rathee
[Published 29 Nov, 2022 | 05:40 AM]
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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued a total of 374 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in a new draw conducted on November 28, 2022.

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On 28th;November 2022,BC PNP Latest draw issued invitations across two categories: General and Targeted. 

CATEGORY 1: General Draw

A total of 253 candidates across a General Draw – with ITAs being issued to Skilled Workers (including EEBC option) with a minimum score of 105, International Graduates (including EEBC option) with a minimum score of 105, and Entry-level & Semi-skilled with a minimum score of 82. 

CATEGORY 2: Targeted Draw

A total of 83 candidates across a Targeted Draw for Childcare: Early Childhood Educators & Assistants (NOC 42202), Healthcare, Healthcare: Healthcare Assistants (NOC 33102), and Other Priority Occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104). 

Out of the total ITAs issued 49 were Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option), 24 were Skilled Workers, International Graduates, Entry & Semi-skilled (including EEBC option), 5 were Entry-level & Semi-skilled, and 5 were Skilled Workers & International Graduates (including EEBC option). The minimum score required was 60. 

Who was invited?

Targeted invitations to apply to the Skills Immigration streams may be 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 labor market needs in B.C. or support government pilot projects and initiatives.

The British Columbia PNP

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a point-based system designed to provide a direct pathway for immigrants seeking to study, work, invest, and settle in British Columbia. 

The BC PNP currently manages two broad categories: 

• 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) to the BC PNP.