More Than 280 New PR Invites Sent in Latest BC PNP Draw
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- BCPNP Invited 280 applicants for PR
- Minimum Cut-off score of 85 under Tech Occupation
- Minimum Cut-off score of 60 under Healthcare
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted on January 31, 2023 was a targeted draw Inviting applicants from Tech and Health Care profiles.
Under the BCPNP Draw for tech occupation, eligible candidates with relevant work experience in a tech-related field and a job offer from a British Columbia employer may receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination.
There were 270 applicants invited to apply for Permanent Residence in the last BCPNP General draw held on Jan 24th, 2023.
BCPNP calculates the score of a candidate through a points-based system known as the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). The SIRS system assesses the candidate's eligibility based on several factors such as Education, Age, Language Proficiency, Adaptability & Work experience.
Immigration Draw Update
Below is an overview of the number of invites and the cut-off score under each category:
|
Category |
No of Invites |
Cut-off score |
Description |
|
Skilled worker, International Graduates (Incl EEBC (option) |
243 |
85 |
Tech occupation |
|
Skilled worker, International Graduates (Incl EEBC (option) |
18 |
60 |
(NOC 42202) |
|
Skilled worker, International Graduates (Incl EEBC (option) |
18 |
60 |
Targeted Draw: Healthcare |
|
Skilled worker, International Graduates (Incl EEBC (option) |
<5 |
60 |
NOC 31103, 32104 (Other Priority Occupations) |
What Jobs are available in British Columbia in the tech sector?
British Columbia has a thriving technology sector, with many different types of jobs available.
Some of the common roles in the tech industry in British Columbia with specific NOC codes are:
|
NOC Codes |
Occupation |
|
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 |
|
50011 |
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
|
22312 |
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
|
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 & Video Recording technicians |
|
52120 |
Graphic Designers & Illustrators |
|
53111 |
Motion pictures, Broadcasting, Photography, and Performing Arts assistant & Operators |
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