British Columbia PNP Releases More Than 326 Invitations For Candidates To Apply For The Program
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Table of Contents
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
- Categories under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
- Cutoff scores under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) draw Details
- Factors to Targeted Skills Immigration Streams Invitations
- Invitation to Apply under British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) preceding draws
- Conclusion:
The first draw of the BCPNP post-NOC changes invited more than 326 applicants under the Skilled Immigration Stream of the Province.
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
British Columbia on November 28, 2022, held its first draw post the implementation of NOC changes in Canadian Immigration, under its Skills Immigration Stream. The Provincial Nominee Program draw had more than 326 Invitations to Apply rolled out to applicants gaining eligibility to apply for Canada permanent Residency.
Categories under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
The Skills Immigration Stream included 3 categories under which the Invitation to Apply (ITA) was issued to applicants are:
1. Skilled workers
2. International Graduate
3. Entry-level and Semi-Skilled
Cutoff scores under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
Applicants who received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canada Permanent Residency ensured a minimum score between 60 points to 105 points for the three categories under the Skills Immigration Stream.
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) draw Details
Draw Date |
Number of ITA |
Draw Description |
Stream |
Minimum Score |
November 28, 2022 |
253 |
General Draw (include tech occupations) |
Skilled Worker Skilled worker – EEBC Option International Graduate International graduate – EEBC Option Entry Level Semi-Skilled |
105 105 105 105 82 |
49 |
Targeted draw (NOC 42202) |
Skilled worker, International Graduate (also include EEBC option) |
60 |
|
24 |
Targeted Draw (Health care) |
Skilled worker, International Graduate, Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled (Include EEBC option) |
60 |
|
<5 |
Targeted Draw (NOC 33102) |
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled |
60 |
|
<5 |
Targeted Draw (NOC 31103, 32104) |
Skilled worker, International Graduate (Include EEBC option) |
60 |
Factors to Targeted Skills Immigration Streams Invitations
Though not all, the target draws Invitation to Apply (ITA) under the Skills Immigration Streams may be based on a few of the factors mentioned below
- Educational Qualifications – level or domain of their specialization and the place where it was pursued from
- Language Skills
- Occupation
- Profession Designation Eligibility in British Columbia
- Work Experience (years and skill level)
- Skill level and or wage of job offer
- Intention to work, live and settle in the province
- Strategic Priorities – factors addressing the specific shortage in the British Columbia province and catering to the government pilot initiatives and projects
Invitation to Apply under British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) preceding draws
Draw Date | Number of ITA | Minimum Score |
October 12, 2022 | 374 | 60 – 114 |
October 4, 2022 | 244 | 60 – 120 |
Conclusion:
British Columbia has been regularly selecting high-scoring candidates and issuing Invitation to Apply (ITA). The Province rolls out ITAs yearly not less than 1,350 in count and also ensures to offer its residents a high standard of living along with good career growth opportunities. The latest draw ITAs sent, as well, have shown the opportunities prevalent in the province and the government’s willingness to rope in the best, to provide the best to the province as a whole.
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