The latest BC PNP Draw invites 161 applicants

The latest BC PNP draw which was conducted on October 24, 2023 invited applicants under the tech sector and other targeted NOC. The draw was mainly aimed for Skilled Workers and International Graduates, including those applying through the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option.

The minimum score requirement for the tech workers under the above stated categories was 90 points. In a bid to address the requirements, the draw also extended invitations to Early Childhood Educators and Assistants in the Childcare sector, where a minimum score of 60 points was set, inviting 34 applicants.

 Furthermore, the Healthcare sector invited 22 candidates were selected, also requiring a minimum score of 60 points. While, Other Priority Occupations, encompassing specific NOCs (National Occupational Classifications) 31003 and 32104, was particularly limited, with less than five invitations. 

Stated below is the tabular representation of the latest BC PNP draw 2023:

Date	Draw Type	Stream	Minimum Score	No. of Invitation
October 24, 2023	Tech	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	90	101
October 24, 2023	Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	34
October 24, 2023	Healthcare	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	22
October 24, 2023	Other priority occupations (NOCs 31003, 32104)	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	<5

Who are eligible to apply for BC PNP Tech and Targeted draw?

 

BC PNP Tech Occupations

10030 Telecommunication carriers managers

20012 Computer and information systems managers

21100 Physicists and astronomers

21210 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries

21211 Data scientists

21220 Cybersecurity specialists

21221 Business systems specialists

21222 Information systems specialists

21223 Database analysts and data administrators

21230 Computer systems developers and programmers

21231 Software engineers and designers

21232 Software developers and programmers

21233 Web designers

21234 Web developers and programmers

21300 Civil engineers

21301 Mechanical engineers

21310 Electrical and electronics engineers

21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

21320 Chemical engineers

21399 Other professional engineers

22110 Biological technologists and technicians

22220 Computer network and web technicians

22221 User support technicians

22222 Information systems testing technicians

22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics

50011       Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

51111 Authors and writers (except technical)

51112 Technical writers

51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations

52119      Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the         performing arts

52112 Broadcast technicians

52113 Audio and video recording technicians

52120 Graphic designers and illustrators

53111     Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and 

operators

Care economy: Healthcare occupations

30010 Managers in health care

31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

31101 Specialists in surgery

31102 General practitioners and family physicians

31110 Dentists

31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists

31120 Pharmacists

31121 Dietitians and nutritionists

31200 Psychologists

31201 Chiropractors

31202 Physiotherapists

31203 Occupational therapists

31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment

31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating

31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors

31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

31302 Nurse practitioners

31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals

32101 Licensed practical nurses

32102 Paramedical occupations

32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists

32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment

32110 Denturists

32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists

32112 Dental technologists and technicians

32120 Medical laboratory technologists

32121 Medical radiation technologists

32122 Medical sonographers

32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists

32124 Pharmacy technicians

32129 Other medical technologists and technicians

32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists

33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants

33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations

33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates

33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants

41300 Social workers

41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies

42201 Social and community service workers

Care economy: Childcare occupations

42202 Early childhood educators and assistants

 

Other priority occupations

31103 Veterinarians

32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians

What is the processing time for BC PNP?

The processing time for Canada PR Visa for Skilled Workers from BC PNP is 3 months in 80 percent cases. Rest the processing time will vary depending upon the case.

What is the cost of BC PNP application?

The application fee for BC PNP is $ 1475 CAD.

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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)
	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

• Using BCPNP Online, access your profile.
• Fill out the application in its entirety.
• Send your application in
• Make the application processing fee payment.

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