Canada Immigration News: British Columbia Draw held on 7 Feb Invites 245 applications

On February 7th, there was a general and a targeted draw for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP).

The province sent out 245 invitations to apply (ITAs) for general candidates and at least 38 ITAs for professions that were specifically targeted.

There are provincial nominee programs (PNP) in every province (except Quebec and Nunavut), which are ways for provincial governments to nominate foreign nationals with specialized skills to immigrate to their province and fill labor shortages.

It is predicted that Express Entry-managed programs will be replaced by the PNP in 2024. The PNP has significantly enhanced Canadian immigration programs as a means for foreign workers to migrate to Canada.

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BC Provincial Nomination Draw Results 2023:

There were varying cut-offs for CRS for different streams in British Columbia's PNP draw this week, which resulted in 245 ITAs being issued. The BCPNP attracted participants from all of its streams, which include:

Skilled Worker;
Skilled Worker-EEBC Option;
International Graduate;
International Graduate-EEBC option; and
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker streams.

British Columbia has conducted targeted draws under these streams for certain jobs that the province is looking to fill. According to:

Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202);
Healthcare workers;

Latest BC PNP draw results:

Date	Invite	Stream	Minimum Score	Description
February 07, 2023	207	Skilled Workers	102	General draw including tech jobs
		Skilled Workers – EEBC Option	102
		International Graduates	102
		International Graduates – EEBC Options	102
		Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Workers	82
February 07, 2023	25	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
February 07, 2023	13	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Healthcare

Eligibility for Skilled Workers BC PNP

This stream is only available to those who have accepted a full-time, indefinite job offer from a BC company (the offer cannot be temporary or have a set end date). It is required that the position be in a competent profession (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)
have at least two years of full-time (or full-time equivalent) work experience in any skilled occupation, be qualified to fulfill the functions of the position (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)
demonstrate your ability to support yourself and your dependents, possess legal immigration status in Canada for NOC TEER 2 or 3 occupations or be qualified to do so. satisfy the linguistic minimum
have a salary offer in line with the occupation's compensation rates in British Columbia

How to apply for BC PNP

Stage 1: Registration

Making a profile and signing up for BCPNP Online is the first step. You can indicate interest in applying to the BC PNP by signing up. Based on the data you supply; your registration will receive a grade.

Registering methods

With BCPNP Online, create a profile online.
Fill out the registration form completely.
Registration must be submitted.

Stage 2: Invitation

Invitations to apply (ITAs) will be sent periodically to individuals in the registration pool. Registration-related data is the basis for the Invitation to Apply (ITA). One or more specific elements, such as the employment region or the profession, maybe the focus of one or more of our ITAs.

Stage 3: Application

You can bypass the registration process and apply immediately through BCPNP Online if you qualify for the Health Authority or the International Post-Graduate track.

How to Apply