British Columbia Invites 257 immigrants in the latest BC-PNP Draw

On March 21, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC-PNP) held two (2) draws under the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) programs for general immigrants, including tech professionals and targeted occupations such as healthcare, education-related occupations.

257 skilled workers were given the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in Canada via British Columbia. The details of the draw, such as the number of invites and the minimum score needed in each category, are as follows:

DRAW 1

Draw Type: BCPNP General Draw Including Tech Occupations
Total Invitations Issued: 202
The minimum score for each stream:
SI – Skilled Worker – 101
EEBC – Skilled Worker – 101
SI – International Graduate – 106
EEBC – International Graduate – 106
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled – 85

DRAW 2

Draw Type: Targeted Draw
Invited Occupation: Early childhood educators and Assistant (NOC 42202)
Selected Categories: SI – Skilled Worker, EEBC – Skilled Worker, SI – International Graduate, EEBC – International Graduate
Count of invitations sent: 34
Minimum Score: 60

DRAW 3

Draw Type: Targeted Draw
Invited Occupation: Healthcare
Selected Categories: SI – Skilled Worker, EEBC – Skilled Worker, SI – International Graduate, EEBC – International Graduate
Count of invitations sent: 17
Minimum Score: 60

DRAW 4

Draw Type: Targeted Draw
Invited Occupation: Other Propriety Occupations (NOC 31103, NOC 32104)
Selected Categories: SI – Skilled Worker, EEBC – Skilled Worker, SI – International Graduate, EEBC – International Graduate
Count of invitations sent: <5
Minimum Score: 60