188 New invites Sent By British Columbia Under PNP

Key Pointers

• The PNP is a great way for British Columbia to get more people to Immigrate to the province.
• British Columbia is sending 188 new invites to the applicants to apply under the PNP program
• 144 invitations are for Tech occupations under skilled workers & international graduates.
• Minimum cut-offs of Tech draw dropped by 5 points.

188 BC PNP Draw (British Columbia PNP) applications were accepted to come live and work in Canada on 6th December. Of these, 144 invitations went to applicants under Skilled Worker and International Graduate categories.

The recent tech draw has a lower cutoff score of 95, as opposed to September 27, 2022, when the cutoff was 100. Below is the breakdown of cut off score and number of invites sent in the draw:

(Source:https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/british-columbia-sent-more-than-188-new-invites-under-pnp/)

What is BC PNP?

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an immigration program that allows the province of British Columbia to nominate individuals for permanent residence in Canada. The BC PNP is designed to meet the province's specific labour market and economic needs.

The BC PNP operates under three streams:

• Skills Immigration Stream
• Express Entry British Columbia Stream
• Entrepreneur Immigration.

The eligible applicants under either stream may be invited to apply for permanent residence through the BC PNP.

To be eligible for nomination under the Express Entry BC stream, applicants must have an active profile in the Express Entry system. Here are more details about the Express Entry BC Provincial Nomination Program.

Who Can Apply to The Express Entry BC PNP?

If you want to apply for the Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) of British Columbia, you must:

• Be a skilled worker or have graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution
• Have at least two years of full-time work experience (or an equivalent combination of part-time work experience) in your field of expertise
• Be able to score 67 points or more on the BC PNP point assessment grid
• Meet the minimum language requirements of CLB/IELTS 5 or equivalent
• Intend to settle in BC and have enough financial resources to support yourself and your family during your first few months in Canada.

How to Apply Under The Express Entry BC PNP?

The BC PNP application process in 2022 will be very similar to the process in 2021. The main difference will be that the number of points required to qualify for an invitation will likely be higher.

The Application Process 2022

Step 1: If you want to apply under the PNP, make sure that you meet all of the above eligibility requirements under who can apply.

Step 2: The next step is to create an account on the British Columbia Immigrant Nominee Program (BCINP) Online Registration System. Once you have done this, you can log in and begin filling out your application.

Step 3: You will be asked to provide personal information when completing your application. It is crucial to provide accurate and up-to-date information in your application, as this will affect your eligibility for the PNP.

• All personal details
• Your contact information
• Your education and work experience
• Your language ability
• Your family ties to British Columbia (if any)

You will also need to pay a non-refundable application fee. After your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by a BCINP officer. You will be invited to submit additional documentation if you meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

Step 4: Once your application is complete and all required documents have been received, your nomination will be decided.

Step 5: If you are nominated, you will then need to apply for a permanent residence visa through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Benefits of Applying for Express Entry BC PNP

The BC PNP is a popular program for immigrants who want to live and work in the province. There are many benefits to applying for the BC PNP Under the Express Entry BC stream and the Skills Immigration stream, Such as

1. The application process is usually faster than the federal process.

2. Applicants can get their permanent residence status without having to meet the usual requirements, such as a job offer or English language proficiency.

3. Successful applicants will be able to live and work in any part of British Columbia. This is unlike the federal Express Entry system, which requires immigrants to live and work in a specific province or territory.

4. BC PNP applicants can include their family members in their applications. This includes spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children.

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