On February 23, 2021, the Canadian province British Columbia conducted its BC-PNP Tech Pilot Draw under Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC. In this draw, a total of 87 Skilled Workers were invited for applying for Canadian Permanent Residence.
Skilled Workers who submitted their application in Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC in one of the following categories, received an invite. Categories are:
– SI – Skilled Worker
– SI – International Graduate
– EEBC – Skilled Worker
– EEBC – International Graduate
Minimum score required in each category is 75.
The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended till June 2021 to provide B.C. Tech Employers the ability to recruit and retain international Skilled Workers when local Skilled Workers are unavailable.
29 Occupation included in this Tech Pilot Draw are:
0131, 0213, 0512, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2134, 2147, 2171, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2175, 2221, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2281, 2282, 2283, 5121, 5122, 5125, 5224, 5225, 5226, 5227, 5241 & 6221.
What is the Processing times for BC-PNP applications?
Generally, 80% of the submitted applications are processed within 2-3 months from receipt.