British Columbia Held a New Skills Immigration Draw and Issued 168 Invitations

Recently on April 25, 2023, the Canadian province of British Columbia held a new Skills Immigration draw. The draw issued a total of 168 invitations to apply to candidates in the BC PNP pool. This was the fourth draw for the month of April.

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.

BC PNP Results for the Targeted (tech) Draw

The BC PNP held rounds of invitations and issued a total of 113 ITAs to candidates in the targeted draw that included tech occupations.

The issued invitations were distributed to Skilled Workers and International Graduates with the EEBC option. To qualify, candidates required a minimum score of 90.

• Skilled Worker-EEBC Option candidates required a minimum score of 85;
• International Graduate-EEBC option needed a CRS 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 candidates under the following Skills Immigration stream:

• 28 Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) with a minimum score of 60;
• The targeted draw issued invitations to 27 Healthcare workers with a minimum score of 60;

How to Get 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).

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.