British Columbia invites 215 immigrants to the latest tech draw

On March 30, 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 tech professionals and targeted occupations such as healthcare, education-related occupations, and other targeted occupations.

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

DRAW 1

• Draw Type: BCPNP Tech Draw
• Total Invitations Issued: 165

The minimum score for each stream:

• SI – Skilled Worker – 85
• EEBC – Skilled Worker – 85
• SI – International Graduate – 85
• EEBC – International Graduate – 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: 23
• 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: 23
• 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