BC PNP Issues 243 tech invitations through a targeted draw

February 02, 2023

On 31st January 2023, there was a targeted draw including the tech occupations for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP).

The province sent out 243 invitations to apply (ITAs) for tech candidates and at least 41 ITAs for other profile professionals that were specifically targeted.

All provinces (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) have their own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), which are a means for provincial governments to nominate foreign nationals with specialized skills to immigrate to their province and fill labor shortages.

By 2024, the Express Entry managed programs are predicted to be replaced by the PNP, which has significantly augmented Canada's immigration programs as the primary economic immigration route for foreign workers.

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BC Provincial Nomination Draw Results:

Date	Invites	Stream	Min. Score	Description
January 31, 2023	243	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	85	Targeted draw: Tech
January 31, 2023	18	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
	18	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Healthcare
	<5	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104)

With varied CRS cut-offs for each stream, British Columbia staged a PNP draw this week and issued nearly 284 ITAs in total. The BCPNP drew participants from all of its streams, which include the:

Skilled Worker;
Skilled Worker-EEBC Option;
International Graduate;
International Graduate-EEBC option; and
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker streams.

For particular occupations that the province is hoping to fill, British Columbia also held a targeted draw under these streams. As follows:

Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202);
Healthcare workers;
Healthcare assistants (NOC 33102); and
Other priority occupations, specifically Veterinarians (NOC 31103) and Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104).

Previous BC PNP draw

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw held on January 24, 2023, issued nearly 275 Skills Immigration invitations. The invitations were issued to the immigrants who scored between 60 and 102.

Skilled Worker Eligibility

You must have accepted a full-time, indefinite work offer—it cannot be temporary or have a set end date—from a B.C. company in order to be eligible for this stream.
A skilled occupation is required for the position (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)
be able to fulfill the requirements of the position.
have worked in any skilled occupation for a minimum of two years, full-time (or full-time equivalent) (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)
For NOC TEER 2 or 3 occupations, you must demonstrate your ability to support yourself and your dependents, have legal immigration status in Canada or be eligible to get it, and meet the language proficiency standards.
have a salary offer that is in line with the industry's average pay in British Columbia

Eligibility for Healthcare Workers

You must have one of the following to be eligible for this stream:
An indefinite full-time work offer (the job offer must not be temporary or have a defined end date) from a public health organization in BC
A letter from a health authority or midwife practice group attesting to your status as a doctor, nurse practitioner, or midwife in the province of British Columbia. You must also meet the requirements for education, training, experience, and qualifications as forth by the public health authority.

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How to apply?

In order to immigrate to British Columbia to seek employment, education, location within the province, language skills, and wage to the demands of the provincial labor market, you must first register with the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). You can have a discussion about your immigration to BC Providence under Canada PNP immigration Programs with a good Immigration Expert to simplify your decision.

The International Post-Graduate Category and the Healthcare Professional Category do not require applicants to register with the SIRS; instead, they can submit applications directly through BCPNP Online.

Then, after receiving a registration score based on several criteria, you are included in a selection pool for the selected category. People are encouraged to apply for a provincial nomination in a provincial draw if they meet specific requirements and have a score higher than a particular cut-off.

Candidates will then have 30 days to submit their applications.

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