British Columbia Invites 175 Immigrants to the Latest BC PNP Draw

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program(BC-PNP) held two (2) draws on May 02, 2023, for general immigrants, including IT professionals and focused occupations including healthcare and education-related occupations, under the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) programs.

175 skilled workers have the chance to use British Columbia PNP to seek permanent residency in Canada. The draw’s specifics, including who was invited and what score was required in each category, are as follows:

DRAW 1

• Draw Type: BCPNP General Draw Including Tech Occupations
• Total Invitations Issued: 133
• The minimum score for each stream:
• SI – Skilled Worker – 104
• EEBC – Skilled Worker – 104
• SI – International Graduate – 107
• EEBC – International Graduate – 107
• 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: 22
• Minimum Score: 60

DRAW 3

• Draw Type: Targeted Draw
• Invited Occupation: Healthcare
• Invited Occupation: Healthcare
• Count of invitations sent: 16
• Minimum Score: 60

DRAW 4

• Draw Type: Targeted Draw
• Invited Occupation: Other Propriety Occupations (NOC 31103, NOC 32104)
• Selected Categories: SI – Skilled Worker, EEBC – Skilled Worker, SI – International Graduate, EEBC – International Graduate
• Count of invitations sent: <5
• Minimum Score: 60

What are the eligibility criteria for Skilled Workers?

In order to be eligible for BC PNP as a skilled worker you must:

• Have accepted a full-time, indefinite work offer from a B.C. company (the offer cannot be temporary or have a set end date).
• Work must be in a profession requiring skill (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)
• Be capable of carrying out the job’s requirements
• Have worked in any skilled occupation for at least two years full-time (or its equivalent) (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)
• Demonstrate your ability to care for your dependents and yourself.
• Have legal immigration status in Canada, or be eligible to get it;
• Meet the language standards for NOC TEER 2 or 3 employment.
• Have a salary offer that is consistent with the occupation’s B.C. wage rates

If your job offer is in NOC 41200 or an approved tech occupation, it does not need to be indefinite (university professors and lecturers). For complete details, please refer to the program handbook.

You need to meet the federal minimum language criteria, have an IRCC Express Entry Profile Number, and a Job Seeker Validation Code, and select the Express Entry BC option. They show that you are qualified for one of the federal economic immigration schemes covered by the IRCC’s Express Entry scheme.

How to apply for BC PNP?

Stage 1: Check your eligibility before you apply for any program or category

Stage 2: Registration

The second step is to create a profile and register in BC PNP Online. By registering, you are expressing interest to apply to the BC PNP. Your registration will be scored based on the information you provide.

Making a profile and signing up for BC PNP Online is the second step. You can indicate interest in applying to the BC PNP by signing up. Based on the data you supply, your registration will receive a grade.

Stage 3: Invitation

The BC PNP will periodically send invitations to those who have registered to apply to the BC PNP. The information provided in registrations serves as the basis for invitations to apply (ITAs). Our ITAs may focus on one or more particular elements, such as the employment region or the profession.

Stage 4: Application

You can apply through BC PNP Online without registering if you are qualified for the Health Authority or the International Post-Graduate track.

How to register for BC PNP?

• Create an online profile with BC PNP Online
• Complete all sections of the registration
• Submit your registration

How to respond if you get an invitation?

If you are invited to apply, you have up to 30 days from the invitation date to submit a complete application via BC PNP Online. Even if you submit an application to the BC PNP, you cannot guarantee a nomination. While registering or applying, you must meet the program criteria.