PNP
British Columbia Held a New Skills Immigration Draw and Issued 132 Invitations
Recently on April 11, 2023, the Canadian province of British Columbia held a new Skills Immigration draw. The targeted draw issued 132 invitations to apply to candidates in the BC PNP pool.
The number and frequency of Expressions of Interest (NOI) are based on British Columbia’s backlog of applications at the moment. With a few exceptions, BC PNP draws are typically held every week.
Most of the provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) conduct their own PNPs. Through these PNP programs, interested candidates are offered invitations for provincial nomination. However, a provincial nomination is not similar to permanent residence, but it effectively increases the chances of PR status in Canada. The selected candidates also become eligible to be invited to apply for a PNP-specific round of invitations.
Highlights of The Draw – Who Was Invited?
The BC PNP held rounds of invitations and issued a total of 99 ITAs to candidates in a targeted draw that included tech occupations.
The issued invitations were divided across the Skilled Workers and International Graduates with EEBC option. The candidates required a minimum CRS score of 85 to qualify for the round.
The Canadian province also conducted rounds of invitations for applicants working in the targeted occupations that included childcare and Healthcare.
Here is a full breakdown of categories that invited candidates under the Skills Immigration stream:
- 25 Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) with a minimum score of 60
- The targeted draw issued invitations to 08 Healthcare workers with a minimum score of 60
How to Get Permanent Residency Through BC PNP?
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) ranks and selects individuals from its pool of applications using a points-based methodology. The Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS), also known as the BC PNP points calculator, is this system.
Several factors, including your education, work experience, language ability, age, and other eligibility requirements established by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, determine whether you can obtain permanent residence in British Columbia. You are also required to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI).
The BC PNP will periodically choose names from the pool of applicants, inviting individuals with the best marks to submit applications for provincial nomination. Depending on the programme and the particular draw, a different minimum score may be needed to receive an invitation to apply (ITA).
