British Columbia Invites 245 immigrants in the latest BC-PNP Draw

On February 22, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC-PNP) held two (2) draws under the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) programs for general immigrants, including tech professionals and targeted occupations such as healthcare, education-related occupations, and other priority occupations.

245 skilled workers were given the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in Canada via British Columbia. The details of the draw, such as the number of invites and the minimal score needed in each category, are as follows:

DRAW 1

• Draw Type: BCPNP General Draw Including Tech Occupations
• Total Invitations Issued: 203

Minimum score for each stream:

• SI – Skilled Worker – 101
• EEBC – Skilled Worker – 101
• SI – International Graduate – 103
• EEBC – International Graduate – 103
• Entry Level and Semi-Skilled – 85

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: 18
• Minimum Score: 60

DRAW 3

• 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: 20
• Minimum Score: 60

DRAW 4

• 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