PNP
British Columbia Held New Skills Immigration Draw, Invited 149 Candidates
Recently on June 20, 2023, the Canadian province of British Columbia held a new Skills Immigration draw. The month’s third draw invited 149 Invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the BC PNP pool.
The number and frequency of Expressions of Interest (EOI) 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?
Targeted (Tech) Draw
The BC PNP held rounds of invitations and issued a total of 107 ITAs to candidates in the draw that included tech occupations. 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 at least 90.
Targeted Draw – Childcare and Healthcare & Other In-demand Occupations
The Canadian province also conducted rounds of invitations for applicants working in the targeted occupations. The category invited a total of 42 candidates to the Skills Immigration targeted draw.
Here’s the breakdown of the invitations invited to British Columbia’s Skills Immigration Targeted draw:
- 18 Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) with a minimum score of 60;
- The targeted draw issued invitations to 19 Healthcare workers with a minimum score of 60;
- A total of 05 invitations were issued to candidates from the in-demand occupation (NOCs 31103 and 32104). To qualify, candidates required a minimum score of 60.
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 system. The Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS), also known as the BC PNP points calculator works similarly to the CRS calculator
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. To gain PR in British Columbia, you are also required to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI).
It’s crucial to keep in mind that the BC PNP is fiercely competitive, so even if you satisfy the requirements, you might not get nominated. Therefore, it’s crucial to make sure your application is as solid as possible by submitting all the necessary paperwork and portraying your credentials and expertise in the best light.
How to apply through British Columbia PNP?
Here is a brief process of how to apply:
- Step 1: Know your eligibility
- Step 2: Create an online profile.
- Step 3: Get an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
- Step 4: Submit a complete application
- Step 5: Hold on for application processing
- Step 6: Receive a provincial nomination
