196 skilled workers invites BC PNP Draw In the latest draw on December 12, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) extended invitations to 196 applicants. The draw covered general and tech occupations, as well as specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) categories, with unique minimum score requirements for each stream.
Latest BC PNP Draws 2023:
General and Tech Occupations: Invitations were issued to Skilled Workers, Skilled Workers in the Express Entry BC (EEBC) category, International Graduates, and International Graduates in EEBC. The minimum score for all four streams was 116. Entry Level and Semi-skilled applicants needed a score of 95, and 73 invitations were granted.
Childcare Stream: For Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (NOC 42202) under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate stream, including Express Entry British Columbia, a minimum score of 60 was required, resulting in 61 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).
Construction Stream: The Construction stream required a minimum score of 75, leading to the issuance of 31 ITAs.
Healthcare Stream: In the Healthcare stream, applicants needed a minimum score of 60, resulting in 27 ITAs.
Other Priority Occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104): Depending on the stream, a score of 60 points was needed, and fewer than 5 invitations were shared.
Prospective applicants are advised to check their BCPNP Online profiles to see if they received an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The draw details, including dates, stream specifics, and minimum scores, provide valuable information about the key factors considered in each draw, helping applicants stay informed about the status of their applications.
Mentioned underneath is a breakdown of the streams and their corresponding minimum scores:
Draw 1
Draw Type: General including Tech Occupations
SI – Skilled Worker – 116
EEBC – Skilled Worker – 116
SI – International Graduate – 116
EEBC – International Graduate – 95
Count of invitations sent: 73
Draw 2:
Draw Type: Targeted Draw
Invited Occupation: Early childhood educators and Assistant (NOC 42202)
Selected Categories: SI – Skilled Worker, EEBC – Skilled Worker, SI – International Graduate, EEBC – International Graduate
Count of invitations sent: 61
Minimum Score: 60
Draw 3
Draw Type: Targeted Draw
Invited Occupation: Construction
Selected Categories: SI – Skilled Worker, EEBC – Skilled Worker, SI – International Graduate, EEBC – International Graduate
Count of invitations sent: 31
Minimum Score: 75
Draw 4:
Draw Type: Targeted Draw
Invited Occupation: Healthcare
Selected Categories: SI – Skilled Worker, EEBC – Skilled Worker, SI – International Graduate, EEBC – International Graduate
Count of invitations sent: 27
Minimum Score: 60
Draw 5:
Draw Type: Targeted Draw
Invited Occupation: Other Priority Occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104)
Selected Categories: SI – Skilled Worker, EEBC – Skilled Worker, SI – International Graduate, EEBC – International Graduate
Count of invitations sent: <5
Minimum Score: 60
What is the eligibility criteria for BC PNP?
Job Offer: Get a full-time job offer in British Columbia in certain skilled jobs (like manager, professional, or technical roles).
Qualifications: Have the right qualifications and show you can do the job well.
Work Experience: Work full-time for at least two years in a skilled job.
Financial Support: Prove you have enough money to support yourself and your family.
Immigration Status: Either be legally allowed to stay in Canada or be eligible for it.
Language Requirements: If the job is at a certain skill level, you need to meet specific language requirements.
Wage Rates: Get paid according to the standard wages for that job in British Columbia.
What is the application process for BC PNP Draw?
Pick the Right Category: Figure out which immigration category fits your situation.
Online Registration: Sign up online and get a score based on your qualifications.
Weekly Draws: The program picks people with high scores every week, considering how many spots are available.
Submit Application: If you get an invitation, submit your application online within 30 days. The fee is 1475 CAD.
Fast Processing: If you want things to move quickly, you can ask for faster processing to check if you qualify sooner.
Nomination and Permanent Residency: If you are chosen, you can then apply for permanent residency in Canada through the federal immigration process.
Work Permit Support: If you meet certain criteria, you get a letter to support your work permit application or renewal while waiting for the permanent residency decision.
