British Columbia Held its Second Skills Immigration Draw, Invited 211 Candidates

Recently on June 13, 2023, the Canadian province of British Columbia held its second Skills Immigration draw of the month. The latest draw invited 211 Invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates present 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.

Highlights of the Draw: Who was Invited?

General Draw

The BC PNP held rounds of invitations and issued a total of 170 ITAs to candidates in the general draw. The issued invitations were distributed to Skilled Workers and International Graduates including the EEBC option and also to Entry-level and Semi-skilled workers. To qualify, candidates were required to score within a range of 87-107.

Targeted Draw – Childcare and Healthcare

The Canadian province also conducted rounds of invitations for applicants working in the targeted occupations. The category invited a total of 41 candidates to the Skills Immigration targeted draw.

Here’s the breakdown of the invitations invited to British Columbia’s Skills Immigration Targeted draw:

• 23 Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) were invited with a minimum score of 60; and
• The targeted draw issued invitations to 18 Healthcare workers with a minimum score of 60

How Does the BC PNP Work?

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a program that nominates skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and investors who can contribute to the province’s economic growth.

There are multiple steps in the application process for the BC PNP, including submitting an online profile, providing supporting documentation, and paying costs. The British Columbia PNP will assess your profile based on the eligibility criteria of the chosen stream. Once the authorities approve, you will receive a nomination certificate for permanent residency that later is submitted to the federal government.

If a candidate uses the Express Entry route, the BC PNP nomination increases their Comprehensive Ranking method (CRS) score by 600 points, maximizing the chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence.