BC PNP conducts first tech draw on the 10th Jan, 2023

This was the second BC PNP Draw of the year 2023 in the month of January. If we observe the last two draws conducted by BC PNP, we can predict the BC PNP 2023 draw is likely to be conducted once every week.

BC PNP is the first PNP to conduct the draw in 2023. While the previous draw conducted on 4th January 2023 was for the General NOCs and Targeted NOCs this draw was for the targeted tech NOCs and other targeted occupations where 123 tech applicants were given the invitation to apply with the minimum score of 90 points whereas fewer than 5 individuals were called for NOC 42202 with the minimum score of 60. 17 invites were shared for the Healthcare professionals having a minimum score of 60 and who meet the eligibility criteria for BC PNP and fewer than 5 applicants were given invitations from other priority occupations.

Latest BC PNP Draw 2023

Date	Number of Invitations	Stream	Minimum Score	Description
January 10, 2023	123	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including EEBC option)	90	Targeted Draw: Tech
January 10, 2023	<5	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
	17	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Healthcare
	<5	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (including EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104)

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Tech

In cases when local skilled workers aren't accessible, BC PNP Tech gives B.C. tech firms the flexibility to continue hiring and retaining international talent in tech jobs. This program paves the route for Canada's permanent residence for high-demand international employees and students, enabling them to contribute to the expansion of the economy and the creation of wonderful lives in British Columbia.

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Since its May 2017 inception, BC PNP Tech has helped more than 6,000 tech professionals get nominated for Canada permanent residence. In order to maintain and expand the province's technology industry, BC PNP Tech works to guarantee that the province can continue to draw in and keep the talent that it needs.

Benefits of BC PNP Tech Draw Applicants

Canada immigration route without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permit support letters for nominees,

Allowing them to apply for a new work permit or renew their existing one and continue working while the application for federal permanent residence is being processed

Client support services via email and phone until the grant of Canada PR

BC PNP tech application process

The National Occupation Classification (NOC) code requirements for one of the 29 in-demand occupations must be met in order for a foreign national to apply for the BC PNP Tech program. If the applicant satisfies this condition, they can start the application process by creating a profile on BC PNP Online.

After registering their profile, applicants can proceed with the BC Skills Immigration program's application process if they qualify. Those that apply for the BC PNP Tech enjoy a variety of benefits when going through the provincial nomination process.

First, for qualified Tech candidates, new rounds of invitations to apply are sent out every week. Second, candidates' PNP applications will be handled more quickly. Last but not least, firms can use the "concierge services" offered by the Tech program to get help employing foreign nationals.

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IN NEW PNP DRAW, BRITISH COLUMBIA INVITES 160 PEOPLE.

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on February 22nd, 2022, resulted in the invitation of 160 immigrants from British Columbia.

The province held two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), inviting candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams.

Those from the SI and EEBC streams' Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled sub-categories received invitations. 

The majority of the 145 invitations were distributed via a general draw. Candidates who met the minimal score requirements of 77 to 125, depending on the program for which they are eligible, received invitations.

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The office also solicited applicants with NOC 0621 (retail and wholesale trade managers) or 0631 (retail and wholesale trade managers) as their occupation (managers of restaurants and food services). There were 15 invitations in that draw, each with a minimum score of 125.

Since February 2021, British Columbia has held a new round of invites twice a month as part of their PNP programs. The province's Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) is conducting the draws due to the large number of candidates who have registered in specific labour market sectors.

The Below table contains the detailed information of the draw for viewers to go through

The PNP in British Columbia

It aims to attract foreign workers who want to settle permanently in the province and are in high demand.

In the BC PNP, there are two main immigration streams: Skills Immigration and Express Entry, each of which has subcategories. These streams are managed by the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) in British Columbia. You must first create an account with the SIRS before you can apply. Following that, you'll be given a score based on factors such as your education, work experience, and language skills.

The top-scoring candidates from each sub-category are invited to apply for a provincial nomination to seek for permanent residency in Canada when British Columbia has one of its regular draws.

If you have received an invitation, you have 30 days from the date of the invitation to submit a complete application through the BC PNP online system.

You will be notified of the province's decision within two to three months of submitting a complete BC PNP application packet.

In the event your nomination is approved, you might be able to apply for permanent residency status under the Provincial Nominee Class with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). About six months are allowed after the date of confirmation for the nomination to be effective.

By becoming a provincial nominee under the CRS, you can earn an additional 600 points, which will allow you to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a subsequent federal Express Entry draw. Instead of pondering, take advantage of Aptech Visa's free online evaluation form and Call: +91-7503832132, +91-9131059075, Write to us at: info@aptechvisa.com Or Fill Free Canada Immigration Assessment Form

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