British Columbia Held a New Skills Immigration Draw, Issued 176 Invitations

Recently on May 2, 2023, the Canadian province of British Columbia held a new Skills Immigration draw. The first draw of May issued a total of 176 invitations to apply (ITAs) to skilled workers and international graduates.

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?

BC PNP Results For the General  Draw

The BC PNP held rounds of invitations and issued a total of 133 ITAs to candidates in the general draw.
The issued invitations were distributed across the Skilled Workers and International Graduates including EEBC option.

• Skilled Worker candidates required a minimum score of 104;
• International Graduates needed a CRS score of 107;
• Semi-skilled and Entry Level candidates with a score of 85

BC PNP Results for the Targeted Draw

The Canadian province also conducted rounds of invitations for applicants working in the targeted occupations. The category invited a total of 43 candidates in the Skills Immigration targeted draw

• 22 Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) with a minimum score of 60;
• The targeted draw issued invitations to 16 Healthcare workers with a minimum score of 60;
• Remaining 5 were invited from the in-demand occupation (NOCs 31103 and 32104). To qualify, candidates required a minimum score of 60.

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.

The Process of Getting Permanent Residency in British Columbia

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).